The Author and Her Lover’s Hands

Gene Stout oil painting of a table overlooking the sea

A fine artist and an author marry. How do they navigate such a relationship. We have agreed to our open marriage. My husband, our lovers, and me.

Garbage

Garbage pail and pile of garbage in a field

The rest of the garbage decides one member does not belong. The tossers get it wrong. And this piece of garbage is not what it seems.

Up & Down

Looking up a ladder to the sunny sky

Until the hovering crystal ladder appeared, no one in Turnersville noticed the dented aluminum bucket, with its sisal rope handle, resting in Hobson’s field…

The Hurricane

Sky view of a hurricane

A poem about death and loss, and the hopelessness akin to enduring a hurricane when there is nothing you can do but wait it out.

Cousins

Record store window with Changes, Bowie and a guitar

When I met David Bowie, face-to-face, I wished my cousins had been at my side. The guys would understand why I shivered when I shook David’s hand…

Correspondence

Close up of old letter with script ink writing

Correspondence reveals much. But only if you have access to all the letters do you have the entire story. With all, the pieces fit.

Equals

Cockatiel

Scientist Lunguard is determined to prove his theory – although his peers have deemed him insane. He shouldn’t continue his research. Perhaps it’s too late.

Poetry

Dancer in blurred motion

How does analyzing poetry inspire writers? I wrote this piece in 1994 after a university education almost killed the artist inside me. I hope you enjoyed it.

Complaint 17

Atrium of a corporate office

What happens to the planet when Larry takes a long lunch? Long as in eons. Coding Supervisor Joshua tries to save the day – and his job.

Tasting Pink

Orange and purple clouds at sunset

Colors come alive. “A rainbow, my son, is something you do not understand. A rainbow is making love to someone who can make you see….”

Moments of Humanity

View of earth from sky through globe glass

Our differences are window dressing. In our assertion of identity we fail to appreciate that humans share so many experiences.

The Game of Xs & Zs

Spilled bottle of orange and white pills

Ever wonder how pharmaceutical companies name medications? Wonder no more! Get your Scrabble letters and answer the age-old question.

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