Epitaphs have been on my mind the last few days. Yes, part of that is probably due in part to the fact that I’m having surgery this week, but it could also be the October effect kicking in. Tis the season where people share pictures of cemeteries and grave markers/tombstones, and it’s always interesting to see what people had put on their final memorial or requested for their dearly departed loved ones. A lot of people go with the standard “Rest in Peace” or “Gone But Not Forgotten.” Sometimes, the person knows ahead of time that they have dwindling days, and they request specific messages. My ..read more

If you have the Billy Joel song stuck in your head after reading that post title, you’re welcome. So do I. I miss being a night owl. For most of my life, even when I was a kid, I loved staying awake until the wee hours. That’s where I found a lot of magic, where I did some of my best world building. Things that didn’t seem possible during the day when the sun was shining light on the world seemed more than possible, even likely, at night. It’s peaceful, quiet, still. And yet it still teems with life if you know where to look and how to listen. Since starting this somewhat unnatural journey tow ..read more

Password Protected To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: Submit ..read more

Password Protected To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: Submit ..read more