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Oct 10, 2024
Doing it Messy
Cathy Heller would be proud. (If you don't know her, you should check out her podcast, "Abundant Ever After.") In her programs, she...


Oct 9, 2024
I Always Liked John Denver
When I was in the 6th grade, Tamara D. taught me about sex and John Denver. Not sex with John Denver, mind you, the two were always...


Jan 10, 2024
'O Christmas Tree, Uh Oh, Christmas Tree
As of today, January 10th, our Christmas tree still holds its place of honor in the living room, in front of the window that looks out...


Dec 29, 2023
Well, this year sure took a turn.
Hello my friends, it's been a while. The last you heard from me, I'd left Marilyn and George shaking warm hands on the cold sand of a...


Jul 18, 2023
George Ferryman - 9
[Read the first eight installments here.] Everything was blue, from the deep sky to the sea of cornflowers surrounding her. Marilyn felt...


Jul 14, 2023
George Ferryman - 8
[Click here for installments 1-7] George woke with a racing heart and sprang out of bed. Cold droplets of water on his forehead turned...


Jun 16, 2023
George Ferryman - 7
[Read other installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6] Wednesday, November 8 - CHAPTER 5 Days passed since Marilyn’s...


Jun 8, 2023
George Ferryman - 6
[This is part of a longer story. See other installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5] Friday, November 3 (continued) George...


May 17, 2023
George Ferryman - 5
This is part 5 of a series. Other parts can be found here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Tuesday, October 31 (continued) George tossed...


May 4, 2023
George Ferryman - 4
More insight into the tale of George Ferryman.


Apr 25, 2023
George Ferryman - 3
Note: This is part three of this story. Please click the links for parts one and two. CHAPTER TWO Monday, October 23 Jane’s red marker...


Apr 20, 2023
An AI Allegory
A recent conversation with a co-worker about the merits of using AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a tool for content writers inspired me...


Apr 13, 2023
Do You Ever Feel...
...like a plastic bag? The first line in Katy Perry's song, "Firework," has got to be the worst first line of any song ever written....


Apr 11, 2023
George Ferryman - 2
[Note: This is a continuing story. Please read first installment here.] Monday, October 9 George had narrowed his choices down to two:...


Apr 5, 2023
Queen Bee
This was another writing prompt product (the three words/phrases were: Queen, horsefly stuffed animal, a century-old road). It's amazing...


Apr 5, 2023
On Seeing the New MLK Statue for the First Time
This controversial statue was revealed in Boston in 2023. The prompt was "drops of water." And yes, I took poetic license in changing the...


Apr 5, 2023
Family Legacy
This one-pager started with a prompt of "toe" or "tow." Lucy dipped her toes into the water, and just like Goldilocks when experiencing...


Apr 5, 2023
Lucky Number
This one-page story was the result of a 15-minute writing exercise. The prompt was "I'm thinking of..." “I’m thinking of a num-“ “Nine...


Apr 5, 2023
Cracks
A follow-up to "Barefoot," this poem was written 14 years later, inspired by a sculpture by Paige Bradley (see photo). There’s a crack...


Apr 5, 2023
Barefoot
Written in 2003, "Barefoot" was accepted by the East Haddam Stage Company for their Plays With Poetry series in 2005. She no longer goes...
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