Last November I took on the task of writing 50,000 words in 30 days - National Novel Writing Month: NaNoWriMo. I'm happy to say I accomplished that goal with a little over 3,000 words to spare. As the moderators recommended, I didn't worry so much about editing along the way, I just wrote. I did … Continue reading Can you spare a dollar?
Laptop mutiny
Last week, without warning, my laptop mutinied against me. A dark grey band appeared on the screen, almost dead center, obscuring anything beneath it, and forcing me to adjust any open windows back and forth, to be able to read what's there. A quick poll of my Innernetz friends narrowed down the problem to either … Continue reading Laptop mutiny
Hair raising
Just as night’s bright moon cast a shadow across my fair hair, a howl rang out. Quickly pulling a scarf from a pouch, I hid my locks away from Luna’s glow, guarding against vigilant locals who abhor any unfamiliar traits. Hair was only black, or brown, a rich auburn, but not lacking all tint. That … Continue reading Hair raising
Speed dating
At the Halloween mixer, I was paired with an impressively hirsute lycanthrope. His sideshow worthy pelt made me simultaneously itch in anticipation and stifle a ticklish giggle at the thought of our bare skin touching. I briefly fantasized his growl being deeper than my Samoyed’s if I ran my fingers through his luxurious coat. Wondering … Continue reading Speed dating
Country wedding
I attended my niece’s wedding this weekend. It was a simple and sweet ceremony uniting two young people who were so obviously smitten with each other. The bride wore white, and pale blue Keds painted with fireflies. She carried a bouquet of yellow paper flowers with coordinating button buds. The groom wore a black tux … Continue reading Country wedding
Beautiful mess
Love's Gordian Knot Silken tangle so sublime A beautiful mess * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Thin spiral notebook 