• . . . and then there were none

    Pray for Kevin Doherty because the man’s assigned to meeeeeeeee! Yes, it’s true! Poor, poor man. The same drugs that keep me from putting rocks in my pockets and walking into the river are quelling my creative angst, but not killing it altogether. He’s going to have to have a lot of patience to deal… Read more

  • Halloweenie

    I’m still learning. In fact, I’m still pretty young and naive when it comes to some of this social stuff. Last night, Halloween, I first delighted in doing Demon Spawn II’s, Ryan’s, Jake’s and Zach’s hair and makeup for Trick or Treating. I had been afraid that, since Lily is out of high school and… Read more

  • The Other

    He shifts his weight from his left to his right. “There are three,” he says to the Other. “Two just hang there, waiting, drooling: stray canines pining for a piece of flesh.” The Other looks out the window at the blowing snow; chunks of untouched white stuff breaking free and sliding with silent blasts down the… Read more

  • Plaaaaaytime!

    There’s ever so much I should be doing, but I think instead I’ll sit here and prattle onward and play with my imaginary friends. I’m twisting back and forth in my chair, my head slightly tilted to the side. I can seeeee my reflection in the window and I look OK, I guess. I yawn and… Read more

  • Patti!

    Got a call from my auntie! Her voice was loud, yelling amid the chaos around her. “We’re taking off from the port in San Diego!” she screamed. “It’s beautiful! I just had to share it with you!” She was back in her element! I squealed with delight! So joyous she sounded, so happy, so alive!… Read more

  • Grandpa Grandpa

    44 minutes and 30 seconds to Grandpa Grandpa!!! I’m so excited! “Then why are you grimacing,” oh, gads, didn’t see him pop up. “Pthththttttt! I have no idea,” I say. “Well, find an idea,” he presses. I sigh and sit back in my chair. 41 minutes, 47 seconds! Grandpa Grandpa, actually called “Tin Bartender,” is a… Read more