Judge Kacsmaryk knows what’s best for you
A Texas judge just personally canceled the abortion drug Mifepristone, and his decision has caused [...]
Is “Old Bat” a genre?
I’m having trouble attracting professional attention for any of my books, and the reason, I [...]
Hallelujah.
Back when we were young and frisky and ever so much wiser than our elders, [...]
The Fretfest, floral edition
I’m not much of a worrier. I keep a lid on it. The key is [...]
I’m not keeping up
Used to be there wasn’t as much difference between generations but we’re living in accelerated [...]
My boyfriend jeans can double as emergency shelter
Most people shop for clothing online now, so getting a good fit is more important [...]
The Republican plan for a safer America
To hear Republicans tell it, the cause of American gun violence is crazy people, and [...]
New tree, slightly used and abused
As you might recall, I had the rental house next door all spiffed up with [...]
The Wet Spot
Some years we’re lacking for rain around here, but this year ain’t one of them. [...]
Sasquack!
It’s spring, and things are starting to chirrup and bleat and hey-baby and what-have-you, so [...]
Oh, the callosity!
new world ponkey I try not to fret, but for someone who has [...]
Five thousand methods for foolproof hard-boiled eggs
I used to think it was Dave’s fault I didn’t know how to cook. He [...]
Monkey Jonesing
The two mustached tamarin monkeys that disappeared from the Dallas Zoo were found in a [...]
Staying asleep in Florida
Words change meaning over time. Take a word like “woke,” for instance. It’s been around [...]
Make new friends, but cheep the old
I am a good birder. Also, I am a concert pianist and an Olympic athlete. [...]