My journal of big words and pretty pictures
In preparation for November's National Novel Writing Month after a year off, I'm joining the ranks of BlogHer for August's National Blog Posting Month. The theme is Mnemonic. All I have to do is publish a new post every day, for the whole of August - 31 days. I have a plan, but I'm not … Continue reading Mnemonic
It was a detail Bates couldn’t ignore. The delay was frustrating, but necessary. Without an official homicide finding from the coroner, there was no case. No case, no charges, no charges, and he gets away with murder. The unseasonably warm weather had worked against him. After dumping her body in a shallow marsh, the ice … Continue reading No perfect crime
Nigel took his place in the queue, marveling at how busy the airport was lately. The tarmac was five or six deep waiting for flight clearance. Looking around at the other carriers, he saw Archie and taxied up beside him. “Hey, Archie,” Nigel said. “Where are all the birds flying in from?” “Nigel!” Archie dipped … Continue reading Their appointed rounds
When I agreed to meet him, it was with the precondition that I consume a tranquilizing amount of aperitif. My third watermelon lemonade mojito arrived with him. His disapproval was as sour as my drink, and I didn’t care. As he slowly sat down, I couldn’t help but notice his receding hairline and substantial paunch. I … Continue reading Happy hour
Even when winter is especially cold (it snowed here this past January), Florida offers balmy, beach worthy weather even on normally wintry days, including Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Spending summers at the shore is pretty much a given. Despite being overrun with tourists and seagulls (flying rats!), hitting the beach is the quintessential go-to … Continue reading Water therapy
I’ll have you know that I have an associate degree in Early Childhood Development, and have babysat for my many nieces and nephews since I was 14. I have two cats and a goldfish at home, and they all behave superbly. That sort of acting out is from not having any boundaries at home, or … Continue reading Unsolicited advice
Thin spiral notebook 