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I am in day two of my new career as a full time writer. I’ve written something on both of the last two days. So far, so good. I’ve explained to my mother the difference between “unemployed” and “self-employed”. And I autographed a copy of my book at the doctor’s office, today. This was the […]

Two more days until the end of the job. And it sounds like not a moment too soon, because friend Heidi is about to supply me with episodes of “Torchwood”, the Doctor Who spin-off, ummm, borrowed from the BBC. He may not know it, but Neil Gaiman should thank you. I don’t know if I’ve […]

Five more days until the end of the job, and a couple of days home to visit the folks makes me glad to be going back to work. The high point of Thanksgiving for me, was when I started the oven fire. This was really quite an achievement, since we ate out. #1 son is […]

Eight work days and counting until I become a full time writer. And this is the opening weekend of hunting season, which means it is my traditional time to sit blissfully alone with my writing, my cheap wine, my expensive chocolate and my shrimp, while the menfolk stalk the wiley whitetail. An apology to all […]

Just a random sampling of things to wonder about. In today’s head lines: “Briton hurt after lighting firecracker in buttocks” That hurts? Who knew? After Tuesday’s election, I’ve decided the marriage amendment we really needed was one that will take Britney Spears and Kevin Federline permanently out of the marriage pool. If the government wants […]