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Musings, Poems and Experiments that occur to me on my writing journey. I write every Sunday about stories (including my own) that raise the human spirit, and keep us going.

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Shit is about to get real

Sep 26, 2022

A Musing on impermanence and what is worth doing

Feb 5

and my new year gift to you!

Jan 1

🎄 Special: Announcing my very first book!

Dec 26, 2022

On things that keep us freakin' going!

Dec 18, 2022

Maskat and Jay return, Gumpchat Wednesdays, and a big vote!

Dec 11, 2022

This week I let go of a marriage.

Dec 4, 2022

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