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Yard Work
The season of yard work is near. We’ve had a ton of rain, which keeps me inside. I have a plan to go with low maintenance, converting some of my wildflower gardens to lawn. When I was younger, I had these grand ideas of having prairie wildflowers all over the yard, that would attract butterflies… Continue reading
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Winding Road
When I chose the title I first thought of the Beatles song, but that’s another story. When I write for my blog, I tell myself, I have to be optimistic and forward looking, writing inspiring entries that are uplifting, as though the road through life is always on the up. The truth is, I have… Continue reading
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Bird and the Window
This weekend a Junko flew into our window. I happened to be looking out the window and saw it happen. I was powerless and cringed when the little thing collided with the glass. We’ve been meaning to put something in the windows so the birds can see the danger. I guess we better do it… Continue reading
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The Bunker
A popular them for me is having the perfect writing space, where I have total control of the room. I often think about J.D. Salinger’s bunker, where he would isolate himself while he worked. I’ve often fantasized about building a shed in back, and making it a habitable work space, with windows, heat and AC,… Continue reading
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Pesky Cat
We have a tortoise shell cat, who is cuddly and a lap cat. She can be fun, but she is also annoying. When she’s hungry, she lets us know it. She gets up high where she’s not supposed to be. She scratches unless we relent and get her food. Sometimes she goes up high and… Continue reading
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Short Hiatus
It’s been a while since I posted. I’ ‘v been on a deep dive with the third book of my Escape From Desolation series. I finished and am finally coming up for air. I’m having the family read it. If they like it, I’m shooting for a late Spring release. I think I will blog… Continue reading
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Yard Work
One of the downsides to an early Spring is the quicker arrival of yard work. My wife wants me to convert much of our wildflower beds to grass, because I can’t keep up with the work anymore. Yet, the conversion is also an effort. I’m leaning towards having it professionally done. When I see landscapers… Continue reading
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What is Art?
My sister told me that the art world has changed, that the focus is no longer on aesthetics (pretty). I listen to her because she is a trained artist with a college degree and taught art for many years. I’ve never been trained, but I’ve done thousands of pieces over 50+ years (there I go… Continue reading
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Imposter
Now I’ve done it: I signed up for an author event at my local library for early April. About 30 local authors will be there. My wife showed me the flyer as something we could check out as patrons, but then I had to go ahead and sign up as a author. Now, I’m dreading… Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Cities
I’ve always been a fan of the Dickens classic, the dichotomy of two cities in such different circumstances. I like it so much that I make references to it in my futuristic sci-fi trilogy, Escape From Desolation. I believe in parallels in art, where great works echo in new works by different creators. Some call… 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
