I’m taking a class this semester at the U of Wy, where I also work. Employees can take one free class every semester, and this is a bonus I haven’t used in years. It’s a writer’s workshop in creative writing, with an emphasis on flash fiction. I haven’t dabbled much in flash fiction, too wedded, perhaps, to the idea that stories and novels need to … Continue reading New year, same old me
Yesterday was a good day at work. I had projects to fill my time, and good friends/coworkers to talk and laugh with. The day was beautiful, and when I got home I dragged out my lawnmower and cut my front yard. There was even a little breeze to keep me from getting too warm. Back inside I took care of my finches, geckos, and snakes. … Continue reading Grief is Strange
One of the things I loved about Wyoming when I moved here was the cold. I came up from Texas in November of 2001, and two days after I arrived it snowed. I was in love! The snow, the cold, the wind that roars down my street like an ocean…all of these made my heart sing. No mistake, they still do! Ah, but spring and … Continue reading Wyoming Seasons
I changed the theme of my web page. Let’s see how long it lasts! 🙂 Continue reading New look
Picture: My mother, Peggi, at her first chemo treatment. I could not do much with my broken leg. My mother had gotten weaker and weaker, and couldn’t stand by herself or get up out of bed without help. My sister had just unexpectedly died. The hospice did not offer at-home health aides. I was at a loss. My mother only had Medicare. The hospice told … Continue reading Goodbye to my best friend
My sister’s death was a complete surprise. She was supposed to go grocery shopping for me and my mother that Saturday morning, and was going to call us before she left the motel. By 9am we hadn’t heard from her, and I was getting worried. Calls to her phone went unanswered. I called the motel and had the desk clerk check her room. The clerk … Continue reading December 2019 was a terrible month
It’s been even longer than the last post. I had a couple of posts up promoting my books, but I took them down when I came back to the site. It’s not been a good last few months for me. In December 2019, on my birthday nonetheless (and a Monday), I slipped on some ice in my backyard and fell, breaking my leg in three … Continue reading Back again.
It’s been a while since I’ve written on this site. It’s not been the best year so far. My father died in April, and then someone very close to me was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in August. I’ve been so lucky in my life to never have lost anyone important to me, so my father’s unexpected death was hard. After a long period … Continue reading It’s been a while…
Hi, all! Don’t forget to pick up a copy of my urban fantasy novel, ‘BLACK HARE’, from Amazon. It’s available in both ebook and paperback. The sequel, ‘WHITE HOUND’, is in the last stages of preparation for publishing. Check back for publication date…and maybe a contest! Continue reading BLACK HARE
Ok, so falling asleep last night to 40 degrees and waking up to 14 degrees was a bit of a shock. Wyoming weather can be so unpredictable.We got a little dusting of snow overnight, and the wind’s been blowing strongly since early yesterday. I love the wind. In ‘Black Hare’ I had Rook mention that the wind sounded like the ocean rushing down the street, … Continue reading Unexpectedly cold morning
