Above all they are practical. No fancy marketing. They have a sense of humor about themselves and often a resident cat. They may be good or bad but they are usually the only choice for many miles around. They often …
“Family Law” Snippet – # 2
Chapter 2
He woke in the early dawn, the perimeter lights still blazing but the sky behind them a bright salmon instead of black. Sticking up between his true arms was a little head with her nose buried in his …
About my first sale
I have been reading science fiction since I was in the 5th grade in elementary school. I didn’t get the bug to try writing it myself until I retired. Part of that was that I did poorly in school in …
Carpet of autumn leaves – UP
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the fall. The leaves are on a carpet of pine needles. Five pics. Click for full size.…
A Snippet of “Family Law”
Family Law
Chapter 1
The campfire cast a yellow bubble of light in the deepening dusk, the exotic wood burning with a sharp spicy smell. The cozy circle of warmth and safety around the open fire was one of …
Another drip in the torrent
People are creative. It amazes me how inventive they are. I once heard that there was a periodical publication called the Gazette of the Patent system. Since I like gadgets and worked with mechanical things it seemed like something to …