What you'll find here? Things that amuse. Things that surprise. Occasional rants. Designed for the ever curious. "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." ~ Dorothy Parker Have fun … [Read more...] about Grumpy Old Me Welcomes You!
Vision Test
It's natural to focus on things that are going wrong for us. Physical things. People who disappoint us. Things that aren't what we'd like them to be in our homes, community, or even the rest of the world.Of course, we … [Read more...] about Vision Test
Soft and Frail (Short Story)
Soft and frail. A secret resolutely kept hidden from all but her mirror. And, with rare exception, never forgotten by her. But for those brief moments when she does forget, the merciless reflection always brings her back … [Read more...] about Soft and Frail (Short Story)
Eating Healthy Foods Is a Crazy-Making Juggling Act!
So you get back some doctor test results. And one or more numbers look a bit off. Or you read something online about eating healthy foods or taking supplements and all the miraculous benefits that will bring. You even … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy Foods Is a Crazy-Making Juggling Act!
Some Words of Love For Mujadara
My love for mujadara came late. I had never heard of it until I moved to Brooklyn. And there, as I sampled my way through the many amazing Middle Eastern dishes that my Cobble Hill (Atlantic Avenue) neighborhood afforded … [Read more...] about Some Words of Love For Mujadara
Nature’s Oddities: The Hummingbird Moth
Look at that picture. Weird right? Is it a fat bee? A butterfly? A small hummingbird? None of those. It's a hummingbird moth. Something I never knew about until a friend said she just saw one in her garden. According to … [Read more...] about Nature’s Oddities: The Hummingbird Moth
Scary Bugs? Cool Facts & Games About Bugs!
Ooh! Scary bugs. We hate them! Well, maybe with the exception of cute ones like lady bugs or pretty ones like butterflies. Except lady bugs are not true bugs. They're beetles. And butterflies are Lepidoptera. A bit of … [Read more...] about Scary Bugs? Cool Facts & Games About Bugs!
Chimpanzee Jewelry: Coming To Shark Tank Soon?
Well, maybe not any actual chimps selling chimpanzee jewelry. Though I wouldn't be too shocked. But when I saw this article on CNN, I thought maybe one day we'd see products inspired by their fashion trends hawked on … [Read more...] about Chimpanzee Jewelry: Coming To Shark Tank Soon?
I Got a Publisher Rejection Email Today
So today I got a publisher rejection email for a piece of freshly-penned flash fiction that I submitted to an online magazine. And while grumpy old me should be upset, I actually smiled after reading it. The best … [Read more...] about I Got a Publisher Rejection Email Today
Listen to the Mockingbird (Short Story)
Bethany knew the dream. An open coffin. Her eyes alert to the world. A vision of soft, rolling hills caressing the horizon. In the foreground, a mockingbird dressed in black satin clears his throat.“Eereet! Eereet! … [Read more...] about Listen to the Mockingbird (Short Story)
Thanks Heroes & Icons Channel for Star Trek!
I have no idea how long it will last, but the Heroes & Icons cable TV channel has been giving us 5 hours of Star Trek a night. In order, they're airing: the original Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, … [Read more...] about Thanks Heroes & Icons Channel for Star Trek!