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Writing
My first book is now published as an eBook, Escape From Desolation. I have mixed feelings. I’m excited and terrified. I don’t know if it will get any attention. I wonder if people will like it. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and finally stopped procrastinating. I don’t know what will… Continue reading
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Blur
When my kids were young, I was a stay-at-home Dad. My work space was home. Now that they’re grown up, I still work at home. When I worked in an office, the distinctions were still blurry, except when I was at the office, I only worked … like a dog. When I was at home,… Continue reading
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Force of Will
When I was young, I was told what I was. Sometimes, those messages were bad, and I grew up with a bad opinion of myself. Adulthood has been a journey to undo the lies. Every breath I take is an act of hope that I can go forward and make my life better. Continue reading
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Birthday Suit
This question struck me funny. I’m wearing nothing that is as old as me. My clothes are almost new to a few years old at best. That happens when my belly outgrows my pants or my wife makes me throw out my comfy shirts with the armpit holes. I have a bad habit of not… Continue reading
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New Book
My book, Escape From Desolation, will be out as an eBook on 5/12/23 and available for paperback on 7/5/2023. See my book page for more information. Continue reading
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Being Known
My book, Escape From Desolation, will be out in less than a week. It is the first time I have published. I have a lot of mixed feelings about it, but my family encouraged me to take the risk. I self-published because I don’t have any connections to traditional publishing and am an unknown quantity.… Continue reading
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Both Sides
If I was honest with myself, I would say I’m a leader. But I like to say I’m a follower, a place to hide and get by. I’ve done well at both. I’m a team player and don’t mind doing my part for the group under the guidance of a leader. Yet, I always end… Continue reading
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Can’t Go Wrong
Fruits are always good. Apples, but not just any variety: Mcintosh; Strawberries, I’ve not been able to get them to grow well in my yard; ripe Nectarines and Peaches, I grew up on Peach dumplings; Mango and Papaya; Bananas, I hope they don’t go extinct. Continue reading
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Twenty Pounds
Losing weight is hard. I know I have to. I tell myself this is the year I’m dropping the extra weight. My doctor said I could get off some of my medications if I lost the weight. But old habits are hard to break. I love sweets and ice cream. It’s ironic, when I was… Continue reading
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Dixon
My uncle was a self-made man but he was not wealthy. He loved sports and did them all. He was a swim coach and owned a retail sports shop that gave him a comfortable life. People came from all over the country to get his advice on sports equipment. He was a local legend. My… 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
