6 hours agoMember-onlySpring Is BloomingHaiku for April 2023 — It’s always a challenge to come up with new images for my posts, haiku or otherwise. And I like playing around with graphics even though I don’t always have the time to do what I want. …Haiku1 min readHaiku1 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyStraight UpFlash Fiction Challenge Story — This is a story based on the image prompt from Miranda Kate’s Weekly Flash Fiction Challenge. You can see the prompt (and the image Miranda used) by clicking on the link. This is her intro from the challenge page: This week’s picture comes from Andy Poplar, who makes these incredible…Horror6 min readHorror6 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyTrouble Comes In ThreesThe Dark Scent Of Rain — Part II — Last month I posted the first part of a sci-fi / horror story I’d started years ago asking for feedback on whether it would make a good beginning of a longer story. I’ve gotten a sprinkling of positive feedback here on Medium and elsewhere, so I’m going to continue the…Science Fiction4 min readScience Fiction4 min read
Mar 8Member-onlyA Hint Of SpringHaiku for March 2023 — There have been a few warm days lately. Nature didn’t let them go to waste! A few flowers are starting to bloom. I saw these on an ornamental plum tree just north of Dumfries, Virginia, USA. The brisk wind made them dance against a beautiful sky — I couldn’t resist…Haiku2 min readHaiku2 min read
Feb 23Member-onlyA Worm And A Wet PlaceIt’s the beginning of a story — perhaps? — I wrote part of this piece years ago as a horror/sci-fi flash fiction piece. I’ve added to it and wondered if it might make a good start for a longer story. It’s titled The Dark Scent of Rain. Have a read of this first draft and let me know what…First Draft4 min readFirst Draft4 min read
Feb 11Member-onlyWarm WishesHaiku for February 2023 — This winter hasn’t been terrible so far. There have been some low temperatures for sure, but little snow (outside of my trip to Michigan). We’ve also had more than our share of frigid winds. After a few months, I tend to tire of the grey, chilly days. Today was warmer…Reminiscence2 min readReminiscence2 min read
Feb 8Member-onlyA Story About StoriesMerle was right — Many years ago, Merle Travis recorded a song called Nine Pound Hammer. It was a song, old even then, to which he added a few original lyrics and made a big hit. One of the lines in Nine Pound Hammer is, “How can I roll when the wheels won’t go?” …Simily3 min readSimily3 min read
Feb 2Member-onlyStraight UpThe darker it is, the easier to see the light? — This is a story based on the image prompt from Miranda Kate’s Weekly Flash Fiction Challenge. You can see the prompt by clicking on the link. This is her intro from the challenge page: This week’s picture comes from Andy Poplar, who makes these incredible bottles, at Vinegar & Brown…Paranormal6 min readParanormal6 min read
Jan 26Member-onlyPoem For A Winter’s EveningA remembered romance — I’m not quite sure what brought this to mind. It doesn’t matter I suppose. Perhaps that’s what happens when you get older; your mind teases you by recalling bits of your past. I always like to post a picture with my stories and poems. This was as good as I…Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
Jan 25Member-onlyShoutout: Three On My A-ListThese companies are above average in my experience — I don’t usually do these sorts of posts, but, here on Medium especially, it seems people like to report on their experiences to give others an idea of what to expect. So, here goes… I’ve had interactions with three businesses as of late that have gone beyond the usual to…Pet Supplies8 min readPet Supplies8 min read
