I write a Weekly Recap each Monday. They are posted here and on my Patreon page and discuss what I’ve been working on and where I’ve been. If you’re looking to join in on the fun, you can subscribe to my mailing list and they’ll be delivered straight to your inbox. The email version also includes my musings on answering a daily prompt question. They’re all archived here for your maximum enjoyment.


  • The furthest distance I’ve ever traveled is from coast to coast within the US — Virginia to California. I hope to change that one day. I’d like to get out of this little box and cross some oceans. Yes, it’s short answer day. Give me a break. It’s a holiday! Good morning and happy Monday,…


  • Judging from my search history, the last question I needed an answer for was “do dried peppers actually ever go bad?” Well, do they? Apparently not. As long as there’s no mold, they will just lose some of their potency over time. Selene and the kids made some amazingly delicious birria tacos over the weekend.…


  • I feel like I’ve said this before, possibly multiple times, but my favorite time of “day” is the night. And I say this with respect to all of you morning people. Honestly, I admire your morning routines. They seem really great! But I don’t want to be a part of them. The night always feels…


  • There are so many physical sensations that are associated with writing. There’s the smell of ink, the feel of paper against the side of your hand, and the scratching noise that the tip of the pen makes when it writes. All of those things are incredibly distinct… quite unlike anything else… and if you change…


  • My idea of a “daily carry” has changed over the years. Let’s leave out the obvious answers here like “cell phone” and “wallet” or anything related to money. For some years of my life, it was important to always have a lighter in my pocket. Even after I quit smoking, I still carried a lighter…


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