On this page you’ll find writings that don’t fall neatly into the Short Story or Memoir categories – although the occasional short story or memoir will slip in.

Dirt Wizard Chucks Rocks
One evening, The Goat (hubby) and I were discussing our day, when he said something like, “all I did today was chuck rocks” (he’s a mountain bike trail steward). I said something about it being a big deal to the rocks, how else were they going to get anywhere? He snorted and told me to … Continue reading Dirt Wizard Chucks Rocks

Dear Extroverts … Sincerely, an Introvert
Dear Extroverts, please go easy on the introverts in your life. Returning to your active world is exhausting. Sincerely, An Introvert.

The Anticlimactic Kidnapping of Brunhilda Brunswick
Gram’s bowling ball is missing. Her granddaughter tries to solve the mystery over dinner. (This was my entry into the 2021 NYC Midnight Short Story Competition.)

A Night at the Tortoise Atoll Resort and Spa
This year, on a whim, I entered my first writing competition, the NYC Midnight Short Story Writing Competition, 2021. Not sure what prompted me to do this, as recently I’ve spent most of my day staring at a screen trying to maintain and create a website for my shop, to headache, blurry eyed inducing creative … Continue reading A Night at the Tortoise Atoll Resort and Spa

Finally, the dog is resting.
It takes me a bit to realize what’s missing as I lay awake listening to the noises of the night.
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