“This Feels Like Normal.”

That quote came at the end of the fireworks on the Fourth of July. By a neighbor who didn’t know exactly how profound she was in her observation.   Now, a bit of background. I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota. … Continue reading

The Original Stuff Was The Best: Happy Independence Day.

We celebrate our independence from Great Britain on July 4th. Big deal, right? I mean, the Brits are pretty cool. They have better bands, better medical for the poor, etc. So what. To put this in historical perspective, Washington, Jefferson, … Continue reading

The Device

I love flash fiction. Here’s a dashed-off/not edited story for your Independence Day amusement. Please follow me on Twitter, and “Like” the Facebook author page. Don’t forget to subscribe (the box is on the right side of the page) to … Continue reading

I Am So Busted.

Not that I really want to taunt Danny, one of my favorite commenters, but this is what I had for lunch on the 4th – along with some buttered corn. (Danny, seriously, you thought I’d have crock pot chicken on … Continue reading