Don’t Blink

It’s my birthday today. I stumbled upon this short piece I wrote many years ago, on another birthday, when I … More

Alien Invasion

So I occasionally have these pretty epic dreams that would make phenomenal movies, in my opinion. It’s really too bad … More

“Oh, okay, fun, good food” My mother died on Sunday, June 11, and this was her last text message to … More

It’s one of my favorite words, and there’s so seldom a chance to use it in conversation. Hiraeth (It’s Welsh, … More

We pick up this week with number four on the list of “Best Castles Ever!” If you missed the previous … More

I realize not everyone is as enamored with castles as I am (fools though they may be), so I thought … More

It’s a serious question. Is there an established timeline that follows, “in the days of yore…?” Is there an “early … More

I find myself sort of painted into a corner these days. Because of my profession, I am expected to be … More

Someone asked me what I did for a living the other day. I paused for a second. I always pause … More

When you don’t consistently update your blog, it’s really freaking hard not to want to start with, “So it’s … More