A few months ago, I decided that I would always have fresh flowers on my desk. It wasn’t a “reward” and I’ve never been the “bring me flowers!” kind of person. It was part of the desire to beautify the space I inhabit 90% of my waking hours. Lately, I’ve taken to meditating before I begin writing for the day…. Read More

I was arrested by an elderly Scottish woman at the grocery store. She detained me with her exquisitely-lined face and cool hand on mine. Her sharp eyes and wisdom smile seized hold of my attention, bringing me to a full stop by the grapes. But it was that accent – the lilting Scotch-Irish brogue and turns-of-phrase – and the slips… Read More

Just got off the phone with the independent producer who’s optioned Debt Collector for Virtual Reality. 1 – I will never get tired of saying that. 2 – He says there’s forward movement with the property – that a former V.C. (venture capitalist) with his own VR production studio is interested in producing a “sizzle reel” of DC using some… Read More

A pride button for Pride Month? Well done, FB. Something you don’t know about me: No, I’m not gay. But when I was in 7th and 8th grade, I was “mistaken for gay” and bullied just about every day. Shoved into lockers. Taunted. No one would take the chance on even standing near me, much less being my friend. One… Read More

Wonder Woman – I can’t write a proper review of this because I’m too emotionally entangled in it. Even with all the hype and my high expectations, I’m *still* unexpectedly emotional about this film. Love for Diana. Fervent, fierce pride in the film. “What I do is not up to you.” Yes. A thousand yes’s. And the battlefield scene. And… Read More