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FLOWERS CELEBRATE AS SEASONS COME AND GO

July 16, 2020 by

Flowers celebrate every year on this fence. They all wait their turn to shine. The last one never sees the first one. The queen of the fence asks, “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality. Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see.”

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NEEDY READERS? GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT

July 15, 2020 by

What do needy readers want? Tastes change, fads come and go, but the top selling book of all time is pretty clear. Across all platforms one book stands higher than all the rest. Do you need a hint? Think ‘Tale of Two Cities.’ Wait, that’s the title. Damn. The big question: Is it worthy? What […]

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BOOMER WRITER WHO DOESN’T WRITE EXPLAINS ‘PROCESS’

July 14, 2020 by

You’ve seen the boomer writer in a coffee shop, or at least used to before covid took up residence. They have a table, a backpack, and coffee, while they unpack like a campout. That’s the early stage. Later, they show their work place, a replica of the one they wanted to avoid, their home desk. […]

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BASIC WRITER QUESTION: WHY BOTHER

July 13, 2020 by

The best writer question is the one they ask themselves before starting their daily word haul. It’s a question writers never want readers to ask, so they ask themselves: Why bother? Here’s why:

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HIDDEN BOOMER WHEN YOU SCRATCH THE SURFACE

July 12, 2020 by

Hidden boomer is like fine silver; more tarnish means better silver. Take that nasty looking spoon through a cycle of good polish and what happens? It turns into the star of the silverware drawer, a favorite for dipping and stirring. What happens when a nasty looking boomer gets cleaned up? Adjust expectations accordingly.

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LIVING LIFE THAT PASSES THE TEST OF TIME

July 11, 2020 by

Living life? If that’s the answer you hear after asking someone how they’re doing, keep talking. Living the dream? Living life to the fullest? Those are okay, but living life is a problem? Why not ask a question, accept the answer, and move on? Because you care so damn much it hurts. Is that it?

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AGING GRACEFULLY? WHAT ARE THE OTHER OPTIONS

July 10, 2020 by

Freud’s Couch Aging gracefully can be a goal. If nothing else, it’s a check-in moment you do for yourself. Some check-in from the couch, some from the bench in a weight room, some not at all. At least that’s what they say. Ask someone their age. If they make a big show out of remembering […]

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DAD DEGREES LIKE COLLEGE DEGREE, BUT GRADED BY WIFE

July 8, 2020 by

Dad degrees? If you’re never heard of one, it’s because they don’t exist. Or do they? Don’t we grade parents like we do anything else? Start with the parents from childhood, your childhood, not your kid’s. I’ll go first.

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DREAMS DIE? NO, THEY GET CROWDED OUT BY NEW DREAMS

July 7, 2020 by

Dreams die, or seem to die, because that’s what dreams do. Does anyone remember the dream they had last night better than the dreams they had as kids? When a dream is memorable as an adult, which way do they go: nightmare, or comfort? I lean toward the anxious side.

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SMART CHOICE: HOW TO PICK A SIDE

July 6, 2020 by

When situations call for making the smart choice in life, be sure to pick the right side. I know what you’re thinking: ‘But Dave, how can I know which side is the right side for me?’ Followed by: ‘Why would I listen to some broken down blogger spew his privileged bullshit?’ Good question, and here’s […]

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