Mature Love Stories Are Where It’s At. Really.

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER. THIS IS NOT HYPERBOLE. I’ve been thinking about what makes me tick lately. And because I’m such a commoner, I figure this applies to other people all over the place. Like people everywhere find the same things alluring that I...

Animal companions, loss, and grief.

This cat gets it. The sun IS life. This post is heavy. And raw. And I’m sorry, in a way, to share it. But hopefully you’ll forgive me! Next week will be better. You know me. I like to joke and have fun! It’s my favorite thing to do—approach the world with...

The Unshakeable Sleep

Sobek on my shoulder. Like sunshine, aka a John Denver song, but better. Because he purrs. Do you ever have one of those moments where you wonder why you do anything?Just what is the point?I’m not sure there is one.BUT.This poem. By Mary Oliver.I know what...

Bazillion things to do. I do one. This one.

I’m  currently polishing up the final draft of “Shoulders of Giants.” Where the hell have I been of late?Only a bazillion places and doing a trillion things, and taking care of a grillion tasks.Here’s a sample.Well, the one I already mentioned....