I think I get this… “The sun don’t shine on the same dog’s ass all the time.”~Jim “Catfish” Hunter
I love to drive and I love to cycle. I understand how hairy it is out there to be a cyclist when drivers are careless. I have the concussions, broken bones and a brain injury to prove it. I’m also driven to […]
Maybe it’s my engineering background that compels me to take things apart. I treat my writing no differently. Before I sat down to write my first novel, I picked out four novels in the same genre and I dissected them. I had […]
Retreat is always a worthy tactic… “No problem is too big to run away from.”~Charles Schulz
I’m saying goodbye to some close friends this week. Namely some favorite tee-shirts and things (and when I say things, I mean under garments). The test of time has claimed the lives of some of my favorite clothes. Slight frays have become […]
By nature, a writer works in isolation. Not literally, but when it comes to connecting with the public, bookstores, publishers and editors, the writer is isolated from people’s reactions. And as such, it’s difficult to know where you stand. Is my standing […]
With the Doctor returning to our screens tomorrow, here’s some Time Lord philosphy. “I never carry weapons. If people see you mean them no harm, they never hurt you. Nine times out of ten.” ~Doctor Who
I love a good movie, but the problem with movies is what makes a good movie good is subjective. What I think is a good movie may not be your cup of tea. I accept that and you do too. However there […]
I don’t know if anyone saw the stand Anne Rice has been taking against cyber bullies and net rage. She started a petition to have Amazon and other sites remove nasty and hateful reviews. I’ve long lamented that it’s quite depressing reading […]
I love this…“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way (s)he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.”― Maya Angelou