I mentioned a while back that I had started writing a novel, so I thought I’d share the genesis of the idea. Part 1: The Why We’ve all heard of Bucket Lists, but in case you haven’t it’s supposed to be a list of things you wanted to do before you kicked the bucket. Some … Continue reading “Welcome to DreamWorld”
Tunnel of Love
I get many of my writing ideas in bed, either from a dream or during that half-sleep/half-wake thing you experience in the morning. This particular burst of inspiration was a dream that woke me up at 2:30am two weeks ago. I lay there in bed thinking, “What a stupid dream.” And an hour later, I … Continue reading “Tunnel of Love”
April Reading List
I mentioned last month about starting the Brodsky Olympus Bound trilogy and finally getting the third book. Well, Olympus Bound was my first read of the month and it was every bit as good as the other two. Again, I heartily endorse this trilogy if you like your fantasy more reality-based, or at least based … Continue reading “April Reading List”
The Last Enemy
Warning: The following post is presented without humor. Really. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” – J.K.Rowling, written on James and Lily Potter’s tombstone. I was first exposed to death at an early age. My great aunt Nelly had been in our lives forever, but her new husband George had not. When … Continue reading “The Last Enemy”
It’s Raining Candy Bars
April 13, 1978. Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. Andrew and I were there. As usual we packed a bagged lunch, hopped the subway, and bought outfield upper deck seats for a game against the White Sox. As we entered the Stadium, we were each handed a small, square chocolate bar. A Reggie bar, to be … Continue reading “It’s Raining Candy Bars”