I have a pretty good memory. I think. In any event, my memories are usually visual, like being in a certain place. For example, since it’s 9/11, when living in … Continue reading ON MEMORY, ON 9/11
ON AVOIDING HARSH REALITY
It’s challenging enough to write a post each week that is humorous and apolitical, but it’s almost impossible with all the hardship and horrific events, natural and not, that we … Continue reading ON AVOIDING HARSH REALITY
ON THE JOYS OF THE TABLOID
I have a confession to make. I read the Daily News every day. The New York Daily News. I rarely read the NYDN when I lived in New York, my … Continue reading ON THE JOYS OF THE TABLOID
ON BUNDTLETS AND BUMPER STICKERS
Happy humpday, everybody! I don’t like that expression, Hump Day. Or Humpday. Or whatever. It’s when we get over the hump, I get it, but the word hump doesn’t work … Continue reading ON BUNDTLETS AND BUMPER STICKERS
ON THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS BEING NEITHER YELLOW, NOR ROSE
Happy Wodensday, everyone! Hope your week is off to a good start. This week, I’m researching music from the mid-19th century Civil War America, the setting of my novel (although … Continue reading ON THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS BEING NEITHER YELLOW, NOR ROSE
ON ANTHROPOMORPHISM AND DARWIN
The Agent gave me two guidelines for the blog. Be funny, she said. Your novel is funny. You’re #funnyman, for godsakes. Just be funny. If you’re funny, people might want … Continue reading ON ANTHROPOMORPHISM AND DARWIN
ON DUCK PARENTING, AND HUEY
When all else fails, there are ducks. Everyone likes ducks. Well, not Elmer Fudd, but everyone else. And let’s face it, Daffy is a pain in the ass. I’m trying … Continue reading ON DUCK PARENTING, AND HUEY
ON WHAT THEY USED TO SAY
Wednesday already? It’s great to write this blog every week but sometimes I’d rather not. Wednesday is an interesting name for a day. Most people pronounce it “wensday.” Do you … Continue reading ON WHAT THEY USED TO SAY
ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Well, hello there! It’s time to write the blog post. When I can’t think of anything, I look at the pictures on my phone for inspiration. So this week, please … Continue reading ON THE CENTRAL COAST
ON FAKE NEWS
I know what you’re thinking. Okay, not everything you’re thinking. I don’t know if you hate cilantro or love movies about cancer, but what you’re thinking about the title of … Continue reading ON FAKE NEWS