Harpers Ferry, West Virginia: The City Dweller’s Introvert Getaway
I’m on a quest to find the best introvert spots, where us easily overstimulated types can get some exercise and recharge with peace and quiet. Just across the West Virginia border, about an hour and a half from Washington DC, lies Harpers Ferry, a picturesque town that allows visitors to take in the incredible landscape, […]
Want to bond with a male? Try (video) games
Photo by Pascal Swier on Unsplash I’m not a relationship expert. In fact, I’m not an expert at anything. It’s the curse of us Geminis. We read a Wikipedia article and think we’re the master of a particular subject. However, we believe that we are NEVER done learning. And one of the things I’ve learned about relationships with […]
Published: Self-Publishing Primer
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Online gaming, Scorpio style
Photo by m wrona on Unsplash Playing Murder Mystery I’m sitting on the sofa in the living room, and my son is sitting at the kitchen table, our eyes glued to our phones, trying to figure out who the murderer is. “Mom,” he said. “Follow me in the game. I’ll show you a secret room.” “Okay, sounds good,” […]
Monday Flash Fiction: Western, Sci-Fi, Bodice Ripper genre mash
[READ THE TITLE AGAIN. “BODICE RIPPER.” YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.] Sabrina stomped in to the old, worn-out building, her boots thumping on the creaky, wooden floor. There was dust everywhere. On a bad day, she loathed this place. On a good day, she still loathed it but remembered that it at least put food on her […]
What skeletons does Harleigh have in her closet?
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An Introvert Respite in the Center of Florida
Who knew that there was a peaceful respite full of music, flowers, and Japanese koi, in the middle of Florida? Among the crowded and noisy theme parks, which were fun but which gave this introvert a headache and tinnitus, my son and I discovered Bok Tower Gardens. How did we find out about it? […]
Eleanor of Aquitaine: The first feminist
This is the third year in a row I’ve published this post on my birthday. On my birthday, few things give me more pleasure than to write about my all-time favorite historical personage, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Those of you who know me well know that I’ve studied Eleanor’s life since I was about 15 years old. She […]
Flash fiction: Capricorn, Inc.
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash The slender woman opened the door to enter her high-rise apartment, and let it slam behind her with a satisfying bang. “Ahhhhh,” she sighed, pleasantly closed off from the outside world, at least for a few hours. She kicked off her designer, patent-leather heels to the side of the foyer. “Hey babe!” […]
Political Dirty Trick, A Crystal Moore Suspense by James R. Callan
Political Dirty Trick, A Crystal Moore Suspense, Book #3 By: James R. Callan Crystal’s good friend, Ron Drake, is a shoo-in to win the gubernatorial race in Texas. Two volunteers in the opposition camp (George and Ginnie) believe their candidate’s only chance is a political dirty trick that will sink Drake’s numbers in the polls. […]