That Most Evil of Necessary Evils: Publicity
March 25th marked the release of another novel. The pleasure derived from a book release is soon diminished at the realization of the concomitant requirement
April 5, 2026
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A Vacation. Whether I Wanted One Or Not.
I traditionally take a vacation in March. Usually during the latter half of the month to enjoy my birthday during the course of the trip.
March 15, 2026
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End of an Era
I am laboriously tapping this out on my phone at my daughter’s robotics completion because I forgot my computer’s power cable at home, which is
March 8, 2026
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Musings on the Lord of the Rings. An Appendix.
You read “‘Well, I’m back,’ he said.” and close the book. Or do you? There is more if you just turn the page. But why
January 11, 2026
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Commencing the New Year in Monterrey
MBW, the HA, and I jaunted down to Monterrey for the New Year. Not to stay up until midnight and toast the changing of the
January 4, 2026
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The 2025 Rearview Mirror
I hope yours were merry and bright, that your halls were decked, and that any lingering reindeer pellets on your roof have ceased to smell.
December 28, 2025
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Still Thankful
There and Back Again sums it up, I suppose. I loaded the car with the HA and MBW and made the trek from San Antonio
November 30, 2025
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Currently Reading
A short post today, I’m afraid. (Hey, stop that cheering.) I’m freshly returned from Urgent Care this morning for “Paronychia of finger of left hand.”
August 10, 2025
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Back Home
I spent the last two weeks revisiting family and old friends in the Portland area. It was at times relaxing and at others hectic. But
July 27, 2025
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