Monthly Archives: August 2012

Kitchen Update

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

Okay, so it’s not completely done. But this is what we did. It’ll hold us until I can save up the 17K for a new kitchen. The lights are from Home Depot and are LED lights. I absolutely love them. … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down (chapter 14, unedited)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Well, here it is folks–the last chapter before the whole book comes out on September 1st. FYI, it’ll be 99 cents until the 8th of September so pick up a copy and red the rest of the 36 chapters. Chapter … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name? Or does a skunk smell as sweet as a rose?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

I am a firm believer in the power of a name. After all, in order to perform an exorcism one must first know the power of the demon trapped inside. Yeah, that says a lot about my view on my … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down Chapter 13, unedited

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Chapter Thirteen “No! Not the gangs!” Stuart’s people melted into the shadows of the restaurant’s kitchen. Metal clanged. Someone screamed. A wail bounced off the tiled wall. Good gravy. Audra’s fingernails dug into her palms. Panic was all she needed. … Continue reading →

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How Brainwashed Are You?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

I hate shopping. Really, really hate it. And so it usually is with some desperation –ie most of my shirts look like Swiss cheese thanks to my job, my pants are worn in unmentionable places or I can’t find buttons … Continue reading →

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Me versus the Crock Pot

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

My crock pot hates me. There, I said it. I put stuff in, turn it on and get mush or undercooked vegies out of it. It’s a plot. The toaster is in on it. I think they’re related. I just … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down (chapter 12, unedited)

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Chapter Twelve Pressed against the brick pillar of the gas station, Papa Rose peered into the streaming rain and raised his Glock, aiming it beyond the traffic jam of abandoned cars. The hair on the back of his neck brushed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Cinema in Review

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Just to be clear, I’m not talking about movies in the theatre. I’m talking about those available on the little screen. And just for grins, I’m throwing in some shows from TV as well. I love a good story but … Continue reading →

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Aren’t you Curious?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

All those who are geeks are heart raise your hand. Yep. That’s me. I’ve been avidly scouring the internet for those images sent back from the Mars rover, Curiosity. So far, it looks a lot like the desert. But that’s okay. … Continue reading →

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White water Weeks

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Do you know what white water is?  It’s a kind of rapid, where once smooth and placid water begins moving quickly. Usually there’s a change such as constriction, gradient change or obstruction. So does this mean I went rafting? Not … Continue reading →

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