Writing Articles

Secrets of the Terrarium: Day 19/20 of National Poetry Month

Is it cheating to combine days when I wrote two a day for other days? I say no. It’s not.

Renewal: Day 18 of National Poetry Month

Does “recreation” require destruction? Does “rebirth” require death? Do opposites attract or repel?

Quintessential, Querulous Quintet: Day 16/17 of National Poetry Month

I could no longer count or recite the alphabet in order. Last time that happened was in college, when I briefly worked in the Library – after hours of shelving books by Library of Congress numbers…

Pixellated People: Day 15 of National Poetry Month

Does technology bridge the divide between us? Does it inspire creativity or resist it? You be the judge.

Popsicles? Damn, It’s Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer

May 24, 2025 | Poetry, Writing

A man had to explain these “rules” to me.

A fake movie poster for "86 THIS!" and shows a crowd of happy people on a hill.

One is Never Enough

May 21, 2025 | Writing

From banned books to banned words, the vocabulary of the Resistance grows by the day.

A brook hidden in a tranquil wooded area, barely lit by sunshine. There's a moss-covered foot bridge over the water and a small waterfall in the distance.

New Poetry Form: The Scala Decima

May 20, 2025 | Invented Forms, Poetry, Writing

I’ve invented a new poetry form – come try it! (Or as I said to some fellow poets, earlier – come play test this!)

Using Social Media to Complain

May 9, 2018 | Technical & How-To

The author, aged 5, looking cheeky and wearing a straw hat.

Here, Hold My Beer – Watch Me Break Blogging Rules I Created!

Oct 17, 2016 | Technical & How-To

Breaking “Rule 31”: Blogging About Co-workers

Oct 15, 2016 | Humor

That Time Arnold Palmer Saved the World from Alien Zucchini

Feb 5, 2016 | Food & Cooking, Humor, Relationships

Image of the Evil Inner Critic, Edna, knitting a report card with an "F" on it in red yarn.

Eradicating Edna

Jul 25, 2015 | Humor, Writing

Rules for Blogging? NEXT TOPIC!

Jun 17, 2015 | Technical & How-To

Champagne and Strawberries = Vindication

Feb 10, 2015 | Humor, Relationships, Social Media, Writing

The Haunted Photo

Oct 31, 2014 | Humor, Relationships, Writing

The #2 Strawberries

May 15, 2013 | Food & Cooking, Humor, Relationships

An interesting breakfast of freshly picked strawberries, wherein my mother in law reveals her dark side.

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