Where to Next?

Where do you want to go next? Since you won't be around for it, why should you care? Well, someone is going to have to dispose of your earthly remains, whether you plan for it or not. So it seems only right that you should let them know how you expect them to deal with … Continue reading Where to Next?

Coffee Shop Characters

Coffee Shop Thoughts How much can you know about a person from observing their footwear, I wonder. It looked like half the patrons of my favorite coffee shop today wore boots. Not cute little fashion boots, but the heavy kind that you would wear for serious winter hiking or certain manual labor jobs. These were … Continue reading Coffee Shop Characters

River Stories

It's been a while! Nine months ago, I thought I was ready to start submitting 'River Stories' to agents. Then life happened. And death. Meanwhile I've finally been able to put some final touches on the manuscript. I feel like it's a very solid story and this week I have actually been submitting queries - … Continue reading River Stories

Sitting Around on Porches

There's a reason, I tell her, why I don't live in the most beautiful place in the world any more. So many memories. Like most good experiences, the years can erase the bad parts. Or if not erase, maybe at least blur them to a comfortable haze. So many memories are centered around transportation on … Continue reading Sitting Around on Porches