I’m a proponent of freedom of expression, that authors should be able to write about any topic they please. Partly because I believe in self-expression, but also because I feel that writing about all topics – especially sensitive ones – is a good way to explore them and see them from different angles. I’ll admit,…
Month: November 2020
A Dream to the Rescue
There’s a story idea I’ve been brooding over for quite some time. It’s a science-fiction piece, set on a colony world that’s not terribly dissimilar to the early settlers in the American Old West. Not the cowboy era, but more like the homesteaders, eking out a living from the land around them. But I’ve been…
Songwriting
Music has always been a big part of my life. In fact, I’d much rather listen to music than watch television or a movie. It’s background noise when I’m doing chores around the house or writing, it motivates me when I get up in the morning, and it lulls me to sleep at night. I…
Roasted Chickpeas
I’m back in the kitchen to share one of the easiest recipes I know – Roasted Chickpeas. It’s healthy, simple, and allows you to customize it anyway you want. It’s also a great snack for those late-night writing sessions. Check out the video below…
New Podcast Episode – Amateur or Professional
As creators, we all dream of being considered professionals. But where is the line that separates the two? Is it definite or arbitrary? Or are these just labels that don’t mean anything? Join me as I look into what it takes to be a professional artist. The podcast is available at iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, Amazon,…
A Rainy Day
Rainy days always make me feel like doing something creative. I mean, it’s not like I can go fiddle about in the yard or play outside with the dogs. If it’s more than a sprinkle, they won’t do much more than stick their heads out the dog door. I can almost hear them say, “Nope!”….
National Novel Writing Month
Yep, it’s that time of year, the time when writers from all over take part in the madness that is National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo (as it’s affectionately referred to) has been around for years and I’ve participated a couple of times. The first time I did I ended up with a 75k rough draft…
Carnivorous Plant Update
Here in North Florida, the weather if beginning to cool, and with that means my carnivorous plants will be going dormant. It’s sad to see my pitcher plants begin to wither, dry up, turn brown and brittle. My sundews and flytraps will also wither a bit, but they’ll maintain most of their color and simply…
Richard’s Kitchen – Butternut Squash Soup
Fall is in the air and butternut squash is on the menu. Check out my latest cooking video as I share one of my favorite recipes. Only a few ingredients – the aforementioned squash, onion, apple, and a few odds and ends. Perfect for a cozy night or a chilly morning. Oh, and this version…
VOTE!
I tend to avoid politics on my blog and social media accounts. Too much derision and toxicity. As I tell my partner, when it comes to politics, there lies madness. However, today is Election Day in the US. Polls are opening up across the country and people are going to be standing in line for…