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A Valentin’s Day Story

It was just after sunset on a cold January Sunday when I pulled into the grocery store parking lot.  The sky was dark and a slight wind was starting. Sodium-vapor streetlights cast an unearthly orange over the cars and in … Continue reading

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Routine Shift

“Variety is the spice of life, but routine is the essence of life.” This is a quote from Joe, a recovering alcoholic I knew in my teen years.  He was an interesting man and I learned much about life from … Continue reading

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A Blogging Year in Review

In three months it will be five years since I started this blog.  Starting out I had no intention other than just enforcing some writing self-discipline.  This last year I’ve managed to maintain that basic weekly cadence to my writing.  … Continue reading

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Gifts for Writers

Christmas is on Friday and some of you will likely be giving gifts.  I know some of you bought all the presents you’re giving last July.  This post isn’t for you.  This post is for all of you, who like … Continue reading

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