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.

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.

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.

Nothing But Dave

Accustic guitar on fire

Breaking Up Ruins My Playlist “I’ve noticed,” he said as he took a seat at my desk, “that although Spotify has a wide range of music styles and artists, you only listen to Dave Matthews Band. I would expect you to have broader taste than just Dave.” With resentment at the intrusion while I was […]

The Liar

Photo of dark bar with bartender hand pouring a drink

She knew her marriage was doomed. But who is to blame? Confession is good for the soul.

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