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Childless Cat Ladies and My Fantasy Adventure
How did my apolitical novel suddenly become political? Like most reasonable people, I was appalled to hear vice-presidential candidate JD Vance assert that “childless cat ladies” were the root cause of our nation’s problems. But I also felt a sense … Continue reading
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The Dark Lady
I am 75 years old, healthy, and have never spent much time worrying about death. When I’ve thought about it at all, it was either as an impenetrable mystery or the void of non-existence—neither of which seem particularly terrifying, interesting, … Continue reading
Author/Auteur
Thoughts on writing, publishing, and the creative life I recently self-published two works of fiction: a fantasy for kids (and adults with active imaginations) entitled How Mother Rat Invented the World and a fantasy adventure novel set in the Homeric Bronze Age … Continue reading
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Beer and Burgers in the Time of The Plague
After nearly two months in lockdown from the Coronavirus pandemic, I chose to welcome the economy’s gradual reopening with a celebration of normalcy: beer and a burger with a friend. I checked the local pub to confirm it was open, … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Science and Literature
When I was very young, in my last few months of mental clarity before the storms of adolescence overwhelmed me, my career ambitions shifted from being a fireman, jet pilot, explorer, or police detective to becoming a scientist or writer. … Continue reading
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