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The Promise of a New Calendar
The prospects ahead when I peal open the shrink-wrap of a new calendar.
Stay Safe!
"Stay safe!" Family members in Elsewhere USA universally said as they checked on our proximity to the Armageddon-like fires on the news. I know they meant well, but they're unable to comprehend the immensity and score, no matter how many metrics I share. To the...
Up or Out Your Wazoo
Exploration of common euphemisms for an over-abundance of trouble
When there was a Will next door
Remembrance of a long-ago neighbor recounted…
Seeking Peace and Joy
My monthly contribution to the Insecure Writers Support Group blog hop…
The Ghost of Christmas Past
A snippet of conversation overheard at the gym, one with great portent – how do you think the story will end?
Life as a Miracle: EMG Test
Last Monday, December 16, I received a Christmas miracle. The date was the fourth anniversary of my ill-fated visit to the local hospital's ER. While I'd been experiencing involuntary muscle twitches during massages in the previous month, on that day, my right leg was...
New Words and Definitions Added to Merriam-Webster.com
Compendium of words added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2024.
California Writers Save Christmas
An alternative Santa’s workshop tale – not likely true
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