Tag Archives: life

The Rug Is Pulled . . . Again

Stability found Then lost without reason Leaving you confused Life has ripped the floor from below Dropping you into a blender A ride you know too well The pieces gained Are ground into dust and pulp Perhaps to be replaced … Continue reading

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On the Eve of Exile . . . Changes to the Plan

To answer his question: Because I brought vodka and ‘Not Your Father’s’ Root Beer. So tomorrow night, I had out to spend a few days at a hotel.  I’ll be doing some editing, formatting, sleeping, and maybe some notebook work.  … Continue reading

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Wiping My Hands Clean & Looking Ahead

That’s it.  The paranormal thriller is done as far as a first draft and I’m taking a step away from writing until Monday.  (Outlining and notes are still allowed.)  I’ll admit that I’m glad to be away from this project.  … Continue reading

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A Trio of Old Poems: Three Different Flavors of Mood

(Just going through an old file and grabbing 3 poems that caught my attention today.  Last one is a fun revisit from February 2013.  Enjoy.) Here We Are Again Our position has not changed We are back to where we … Continue reading

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Blog Revisit: Time Is of the Essence

Originally posted on July 8, 2014.  Knew I wrote about this once before. One thing we always wish we had is more time.  In the day, in the week, in the year, in life, etc.  This runs amazingly true with … Continue reading

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Plan for the Best, Expect the Worst

I’ve had the above song in my head for a while and been waiting for a good post to use it with.  Then nothing seemed to be working out.  I did a poem based on it, which seemed good enough.  … Continue reading

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Full Tilt

Go fast Never slow down Sleep when you are dead Rest is for the weak Adages we take too far As we toil away our years Mental health days mocked Are you a wimp Or are you merely lazy? Never … Continue reading

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The Fractured Void

The crinkling of glass Drowning out all noise Shards crumbling into the void Jagged edges bared Ripping feet to ribbons Dripping precious blood Into the nearing maw Every step Shuddering with fear and pain Unsure if the path is true … Continue reading

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Book Launch Tour! DOG BONE SOUP by Bette A. Stevens

. . . . . . . DOG BONE SOUP is not only the title of Bette A. Stevens’s debut novel; it ranks high among the paltry meals that the book’s protagonist, Shawn Daniels, wants to forget. Plodding through mounting … Continue reading

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Blog is Still Alive & Blogger is Freezing Yet Functional

Well this ends the first week of the new schedule and nothing got set on fire.  Not that I would have complained since it’s cold.  Not as cold as other places, but there was no build up to this.  Just … Continue reading

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