Nov 22, 2019Advice for WritersAdvice for Writers You’re looking for something to help or you wouldn’t be reading this. There is a lot of information out there and it’s difficult to see through the fog of it. I’ve been writing for a long time. Impetus came early to me — I’m in my 60’s…Writing8 min readWriting8 min read
Oct 26, 2019Dry LightningFor a couple of days in early summer — just before they drop their seed, the prairie grass will celebrate by donning a purple coat to sway in the breeze — and you’ll be reminded to return near sunset, the golden hour, when the air will be cool and the…Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Aug 8, 2019FingersJohn Jeffrey Allison is on his back in a field. He is looking up through tall alfalfa and pondering the play of a kaleidoscope of butterflies dancing in still air over his chest. They have been there since he opened his eyes five minutes ago. …8 min read8 min read
Aug 5, 2019Member-onlyIs this how reconciliation happens?It’s difficult to know how to present this. I have a wealth of past thoughts and a lot of typing accumulated over months — even years. I’ll just start and see what comes out. …Personal Essay10 min readPersonal Essay10 min read
Mar 28, 2018CatalogueCatalogue The descriptions are never too long. Just enough to give a rough outline of the folks she sees, to make them feel real — and then the best part — to give them some kind of good — some happiness or hope or contentment. I get out of bed…Family8 min readFamily8 min read
