Every spring for the past ten years, we’ve had a bird problem. It’s an improvement over the squirrel problem we used to have, but still frustrating for a few weeks. Actually, the bird problem probably stems from the squirrel problem. We used to get squirrels in between the roof and the upstairs ceilings. They had […]
Reading to Write
My Path to Becoming an Author
Category: Creative Non-ficton
Conversations with a 3 year old: As I flip through the recorded kids programs on the DVR. Damion: Wait. Little Charmers. Me: You want to watch Little Charmers? Damion: sure. Me: ok…. (Not one of his normal choices) A couple of minutes later. Damion: Turn it now. Me: I thought you wanted to watch it. […]
Why do I write? Many people have asked me that over the years. Sometimes it was simple curiosity. Sometimes it was with a sense of frustration because I tried to solve problems by writing letters instead of talking them out. That’s because I’m not good at arguing. Oh, I can pick a point and defend […]