"The only real access that I have to my mind is when I'm writing." – Kay Ryan
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 →
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 →
I have a deep-seated hatred for the game of golf. Some call my feelings about the sport irrational. But I disagree. I grew up in southern Arizona. As a child, I was about as horse crazy as it is possible to be. A lot of golf courses dotted the desert landscape near where I grew... Continue Reading →
This week’s post will be all over the map. Buckle up, y’all. The language will be profane and definitely not appropriate for children, work, or those who are bothered by swearing. If that’s not your cup of tea, then perhaps move along to a different post.This week’s title refers to the political unrest we’re facing.... Continue Reading →
In my last post, I mentioned that the speculative/SFF community is grappling with a swirling shitstorm of allegations about sexual abuse, misogyny, and/or racist behavior. Many of the writers or industry leaders who are being called out are among some of the better known in the community.In the two weeks since I last posted, that... Continue Reading →
Ruth F. Simon 