Current
Current thoughts of the day, what’s on my mind.
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Cranes
Each year Sandhill Cranes migrate in two major flyways, between their wintering grounds along the southern coast and their breeding grounds in Canada and northern America. One flyway goes over my house. Each Spring and Fall I watch for them. It’s my signal of the changing seasons. It impresses that these birds have been migrating… Continue reading
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Old Friends
I had kids soon after I was married. Between work and raising kids I lost focus on other stuff like staying in touch with friends. My parents needed a lot of care too, which compounded my withdraw from parts of my life. Now, the kids are grown. The bounds I had with many friends remained… Continue reading
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Reedsy
The second edition of my first book is live on Reedsy. If anyone has read it and would like to leave an upvote, here is the link: Escape From Desolation, Book One: Inclusion, Second Edition by Rob Glahe – Reviewed by Brittney Banning | Reedsy Discovery. Continue reading
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Bunker
As a writer, I need a special place to do my work, to get me in the right frame of mind. I once had a desk in a dark corner in my bedroom and I never got comfortable. When my son moved out, I turned his bedroom into my office, but I’m still not quite… Continue reading
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Fried Mush
I made myself fried corn mush today. I boiled corn meal and poured it into a small loaf pan. When it was cooled and congealed, I cut slices that I fried in a pan until golden brown. With a little bit of maple syrup it’s a delicious breakfast treat. My limited knowledge tells me this… Continue reading
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Corn
I was recently dragged to see the musical “Shucked.” I was reluctant to go because I thought it was a musical all and only about corn, but my family talked me into giving it a chance. It turned out it wasn’t really about corn, although corn was an element of the story. So, because the… Continue reading
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Seasons Greetings!
I’m coming up for air after finishing the next draft of Book Three of my Escape From Desolation series. After the holidays, my wife and I will read it through, then off to the proofreader. Now I have time to reflect on the holidays. Generally, the holidays are a mixed bag for me. I struggle… Continue reading
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Little Connections
I have a strange cartoon. It’s tiny and rests in a frame, barely 2×3, on a shelf in my office. It’s something my father gave me. It’s a man in a trench coat, holding a small fan and standing outside a crematorium. He has a sign the says “Ashes Scattered.” It’s a weird little thing… Continue reading
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Uncle
My uncle is an inspiration. He passed 28 years ago, but he remains an influence and role model. He was a simple man who had a full life. He pursued his dreams, enjoyed his achievements and left a legacy of good will around him. He had humble beginnings. He told me stories of unloading railroad… Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
