To Protect and Serve (No…really.)
I made a rather startling discovery this evening: not all police officers in my neck of the woods are jerks. Really. I know! I was taken aback as well. Before I go on it’s only fair to point out that,...
View ArticleBob Skrezyna: Professional Something
I think I’m letting my mind run a little too far away from center. I mean this is the best way possible but it’s also a slight to my concentration. I’m not going to hit my NaNoWriMo word count this...
View ArticleI’m Failing At NaNo. And That’s Okay.
I’m a failure. And it’s not the first time. And I doubt it’ll be the last. For the eighth time I have attempted to churn out a 50,000 word crappy first draft masterpiece in thirty short days. I’ve...
View ArticleStill Paring Down The Stuff
A few months back I mentioned that I’m looking to pare down what I actually need and I came across a few more things. I thought I’d share this one here, as I’d be glad to ship it for free to anyone in...
View ArticleA Challenge I Can Get Behind
A friend of mine “challenged” me to name the ten most influential books I’ve read. Obviously this is a takeoff on the Ice Bucket Challenge and there are already quite a few going around about movies...
View ArticleThinning The Herd
As you could probably have guessed by my last post I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to personal possessions. As a collector I’ve gotten many typers and ephemera over the years – too much,...
View ArticleLess (really) Is More
I’ve been shedding some personal effects as of late – sports memorabilia, gently used electronics, things of that sort. At first it was strictly for monetary reasons, and it still partly is to be...
View ArticleIt’s Hell To Be Loved
DISCLAIMER – I do NOT agree in the least with the armchair diagnosis of my friends. I just had to vent…and if I can’t do it here, where can I? ;u)
View ArticleSmith Corona Today
I work as a supervisor in a warehouse and deal with labels daily. I’ve had to place orders for them and compare prices for the better part of six years. I thought I’d seen and talked to every...
View ArticleTaking A Boyish Fling At Writing
I can’t sleep so I’ve taken to working on my novel in progress more. The title of this post comes from my favorite movie, Breakfast At Tiffany’s, which I just watched a few times hoping it would relax...
View ArticleGoogle Really DOES Know Everything!
A friend shared this on my Facebook wall today. Thought I’d share it here…
View ArticleCursive Type Surprise
I’ve been ordering from the same company for my staples and such for work for the better part of six years. They’re a great little family owned business and I knew they used a typewriter for rush...
View ArticleQuick Missive
…we also got a new cat! He’s a rescue feral – a Russian Blue named Skywalker. I’d love to post a picture of him but he’s been cowering behind the toilet since we got him! I’ll post on as soon as...
View ArticleWriting Again!
Just a quick missive to implore you to read my new story over at CLICKLIT.NET! You can get there by clicking here and please leave feedback if you’re so inclined!
View ArticleMixing It Up
I’m 34 and I still make mix tapes. It’s okay. I’m not ashamed. I don’t hide it. In fact I’m pretty good at it. At least that’s what people tell me. I used to DJ (weddings and private events – not...
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