When one reaches a certain age, attains a veritable number of years, one becomes invisible. You don’t believe me? It’s true. Maybe it’s the white hair that puts up that Invisibility Cloak; maybe it’s the wrinkles; I’m not sure what triggers this phenomenon. For example, in a room full of younger people, the conversation […]

What’s That On Your Shoulders?
Why would anyone willingly carry an ugly burden on his shoulders that was completely unnecessary and, actually harmful? I’m talking about a heavy load called a grudge. It’s wearisome. It’s not a bit nice, and even its name sounds bad. Just say it and listen: GRR-uj. Rhymes with sludge or smudge. The funny thing […]

Hurricane!
Thankfully, I don’t live in an area that is threatened by hurricanes; however, many people do. It’s a danger that they live with. This hurricane season seems to be a particularly busy one. This morning, Hurricane Sally is pummeling the Gulf Coast. It’s extremely sad to me that, despite all the warnings and precautions, there […]
Flavorful Cozies
What flavor do you like in a cozy mystery? One of my fellow writers mentioned the other day, that there’s a wide range of topics and writing styles under the broad heading of Cozy Mysteries. They all have similarities, certainly, else they wouldn’t be cozy. Some of them, however, have a bit of supernatural and […]

The Frogs’ Dilemma
When things look bad and you’re feeling sad; when all the world seems blue, Consider the tale of two different frogs. Which one sounds like you? Two frogs fell into a deep cream bowl; One was an optimistic soul But the other took a gloomy view: “We shall drown without further ado.” So, with […]


