Or do they? — I keep reading articles that list the most popular reading subjects here on Medium.com. They almost always mention that if you want to grow your readers and your earnings, writing about recent news events is the best way to do it! I guess I am stumped because if I want…

What am I doing wrong? — So … I read all the “How To” articles, and all the “Ten [12, 15, 20] Steps” articles, and I follow most of the advice that I read. So how come I am not making more than a few pennies each day here on Medium.com? Most of these articles promise…

A poem — They say that pride comes before the fall Yet I do not see the proud falling at all They puff themselves up and many follow Although their boasts are hard to swallow So many do not see through the facade And those that do think it is quite odd The proud believe…

A poem — There are many poet friends in my life All speak with different timbres and different rhymes Although we share the same love of words Finding just the right ones is difficult at times There are images we want to give life to As we each express with our own voice Some messages…

A poem — I want to hit one out of the park I want to get a home run Though many of the poems I write Are written mostly for fun I am happy when I can just bunt And maybe run to first base I want to circle the diamond But that rarely is the…

A Poem — Bare tree branches Intricately intertwined Giving the illusion of black Spanish lace Reaching out Across an angry sky The fiery glow of sunset Darkened by purple clouds Accentuating the effect Seductively drawing me in Capturing me In a mysterious web of imagination Filling me With awe I appreciate your support…