"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 toughest blog post to write each month is the one I write in my grab-bag category. As many writers know, perhaps the worst thing someone can do to a writer is tell us to “write whatever you want.” The monthly roundups of my recent reading and viewing activities write themselves just by reviewing my... Continue Reading →
A lot of current events are swirling around us right now, and I have strong feelings about a lot of issues. From the ongoing violence in Israel during Passover and Ramadan to a federal judge rolling back 23 years of precedent on mifepristone. But the news item I’ll discuss this week is the Tennessee House... 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 →
Have you noticed that mushrooms are suddenly everywhere? No, I’m not talking about they’re growing everywhere. (Although they may very well be.) Instead, it seems like mushrooms have recently been showing up as ingredients in coffee and drinking chocolate. They’re the fear-inducing specter in HBO’s The Last Of Us and played a role in Chuck... 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 →
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 →
Ruth F. Simon 