"The only real access that I have to my mind is when I'm writing." – Kay Ryan
This week, Jen sent me a couple of news articles that were quite unnerving. And, another friend dropped off a newspaper clipping that added to the worry. The first article Jen sent me is from NPR and reports on bias in the workplace against overweight and obese women. The second article Jen sent is from... Continue Reading →
The daffodils that a previous owner planted at our house are starting to bloom, so that suggests that spring is coming. At times, I marvel at the ability of perennial plants to come back year after year. A few years back, we had a paver patio installed, along with some drainage improvements added to our... Continue Reading →
If you get a group of writers together in a room, the “What do you write” question is probably the first thing that is asked. And, it’s a question I’ve come to dread. I have two short stories published. One is a contemporary romance, while the other has a fantasy setting. I’ve written a mystery... Continue Reading →
As much as I do not want to talk about politicians like DeSantis, Abbott, Lee, or Cox, I cannot stay silent about the effects that these shitheads are having on the mental health of young people and adults all across America. Let’s start with some statistics. But, even before I hit you with numbers, I’ll... Continue Reading →
I have two older siblings, and their children are closer in age to me than my siblings are. My nieces and nephews also have kids who are now in their tweens, teens, and even early twenties. From time to time, I like to sit down and write letters to my grand-nieces and grand-nephews. They don’t... Continue Reading →
This week's blog post is scheduled to focus on a current event. A good many events have caught my interest, and anyone reading this who knows me likely knows I have opinions on many of the topics that come to mind. I'm going to focus on the Respect for Marriage Act, the piece of legislation... Continue Reading →
I have the good fortune to be attending the Writer Unboxed On Conference. For those who aren’t familiar with Writer Unboxed, it’s a writing community “dedicated to publishing empowering, positive, and provocative ideas about the craft and business of fiction.” They have a regular pool of writers, agents, and editors who contribute to the site,... Continue Reading →
Hello folx. I’m back. For those who missed me, it’s good to be back. I missed all y’all. For those who had hoped I wouldn’t return, I’m not sorry I’ve disappointed you. I’m not keeping you captive here, so if you dislike my little corner of the interwebs, you can mosey along. For those who... Continue Reading →
My spouse, Jennifer, and I didn’t make it to NYC Pride this year. That’s partly due to the temperatures, which have us under a heat warning. It’s also partly because of the pandemic. We’re both vaccinated but still staying away from larger crowds. But it’s mostly because we are homebodies. You see, the only place... Continue Reading →
After a longer-than-expected hiatus, I’ve returned to my blog. I have a lot of topics I could discuss, but my thoughts are jumbled. Until I sort them into some semblance of order, I’ll refrain from posting on those subjects. One topic that I feel ready to address is the idea of normalcy. Specifically, I feel... Continue Reading →
Ruth F. Simon 