The Surprising and Important Lessons from Children’s Adventure Stories
Good children’s stories, new and old, have wide appeal. Adventure stories and tales of epic quests are no exception. Of course, there […]
Surprisingly good life advice from child predators
Some social groups seem less likely to offer sound principles for living the good life than others. High on the list of […]
Common sense and sense experience
The socially acceptable posture in life these days is perpetual waiting: waiting for the relevant studies to emerge before making a decision. […]
In defense of old houses
Likely anyone who has lived in an old house has been tempted to say that the whole exercise is a giant waste […]
Adulting is bull: a response
Adulting is bullshit. –dumb T-shirt A trip to Walmart can yield any number of interesting discoveries (such as native English speakers […]
First Draft Fiction: A Story Worth Telling, Part 1
“I can’t believe you stole my Meemaw’s ring,” Magdalene burst out. She steered the ancient Honda along a two-lane highway in North […]
First Draft Fiction: Fear of Beauty, Part 4
Read part 1, part 2, and part 3. Summer The summer crept in subtly, from warm days to oppressive heat relieved only […]
First Draft Fiction: Fear of Beauty, Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2. Spring There is a distinct season devoted to mud for those who live along dirt roads, […]
First Draft Fiction: Fear of Beauty, Part 2
Read Part 1 here. Winter Snow in a rural setting was new for Rebecca. After the heavy flakes mounted, hours or days […]
First Draft Fiction: Fear of Beauty, Part 1
In a world crying out for stories, this author makes an attempt. Unrefined and unedited, we make no promises of high quality, […]