Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Boat

A widow receives some unexpected help in her struggle to find normalcy after her husband's passing.

Midweek Observations

Apparently, nothing makes a week fly by like self-imposed creative deadlines. As Wednesday has come and gone, and the Friday deadline looms too close for comfort, the following things are on my mind: When working on a story, it is better not to tell everyone you know about it. If you do, that story will grind to

Show and Tell

When a second grader struggles to find a suitable 'show and tell' object for class, he inadvertently uncovers a curious family secret.

Gratitude, Scribd, and Upcoming Fun

First, thanks to everyone who has checked out the new site! I've received lots of encouraging and helpful remarks through the comments thread, Facebook, and by email, and I appreciate them all. I'm planning on posting the 13 stories on Scribd as well, which fancies itself "the YouTube of Documents." Scribd offers offers easy instructions for

Dear Josephine

In my first entry in the 13 Stories in 90 Days project, an immortal man finally gets around to his midlife crisis.

13 Short Stories in 90 Days

Until October 1 of this year, I will be completing and posting a new short story every Friday. 13 stories in 13 weeks. Why? I need the practice. Okay, that's the short reason. If you want to know more, read on. If not, I hope you'll consider coming back this Friday morning, checking out the short story, and giving me