Time To Right Yourself

Harkening back, as I tend to do in this Blog, I remember the Association singing a tune called “Time for Livin”.  The lyric “I took off my watch and found I had all the time in the world” from that song has been my defense against this ever...

Pity stays home

The way I heard it, “This little Piddy went to market”.  Apparently, my farm folk relatives(Vegans will appreciate this) couldn’t handle the imagery of a “Piggy” going to market.  That’s right folks, the big fat piggy that goes to...

WORD’z

My grandchildren love to play word games with Grampa.  Earlier this week my grandson was told to have patience while he was sitting at the dinner table.  He replied with his rote first grade instruction, “yes, patience is a life skill that I am...

Victory in Retreat

When I write fiction, I think it is important to write a backstory for every character mentioned.  This provides the writer with two things: 1.  A constant reminder that everyone we come in contact with should be respected as an individual with their own personal...

Of ketchup and foresight

Years ago Carly Simon had us all “Anticipating” Heinz ketchup.  Today, my published paperback “is making me wait” for this is the week the first 10 copies of my book are being rushed to my house.  I have 100 addtional copies coming, but I...