An irrevocable condition
Now and then I like to tally up all the different places I’ve lived. Maybe it’s a pointless exercise, but it’s also interesting to wonder who’s living in those places … Continue reading
Risky business
Back in the ‘90s I decided to try my hand at day trading. Stocks. It was all the rage. I had left my job as managing editor of a cardiology … Continue reading
Things Trump has done since last Wednesday
Seems like there should have been more Twitter rants after the health care debacle, but at least he’s accomplished these things since March 22. • Via the Department of Homeland … Continue reading
Health scare reform
Well, the Republican health care bill — CyniCare® — has failed to spawn in the House, but you would still be wise to get your ducks in a row in … Continue reading
Anthony’s Navel: Kevin Brennan, on discovering jazz
Originally posted on Bill Pearse:
One of my favorite writers and friends on WordPress, Kevin Brennan shares his story for my Saturday guest blog series, answering the challenge “what book,…
With a happy tune …
Across my transom the other day came a video of my old hero, Leo Kottke, playing a sweet little love song called “Rings.” There it is, right up there. ↑ … Continue reading
Words best left on the shelf — today: eudaemonic
Here’s a word that never got on my radar. Eudaemonic: conducive to happiness. I need a eudaemonic martini right about now. It’s a word that’s hard to work into conversation … Continue reading
Penny wise and pound foolish?
Lately at Indie-Scribable, I’ve had a few prospective clients contact me about proofreading their novels, only to lose them when I quote my price. As you’ve heard me say … Continue reading
Things Trump has done since last Wednesday
Now that we know the “President” has been lying about the Trump Tower wiretaps, I wouldn’t be surprised if he steps up the pace of his iniquities. Distraction reigns. Still, … Continue reading