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March 28, 2022
Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear – Caveboy
There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear – Caveboy
March 27, 2022
March 26, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up March 26: The Free Dilemma
I wanted to get my new poetry book released by April, to coincide with National Poetry Month. After some formatting issues for the KOBO platform, I decided to put it on the backburner to take advantage of the promotional opportunities of . . . [sigh] KDP. Considering that the platform-that-must-not-be-named accounts for 80% of eBook … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up March 26: The Free Dilemma
March 25, 2022
Free Book Friday March 25: In Conversation with Anne Mortensen
Anne Mortensen has been writing in one form or another most of her life. In between it all, she held various full-time positions including typesetter, PR executive, cafe owner, photographer, and journalist. Originally from El Paso, Texas, Anne now lives in London with her loving husband and gentle tabby, Meli. In Conversation With: Anne Mortenson Today … Continue reading Free Book Friday March 25: In Conversation with Anne Mortensen
March 24, 2022
Thursday Thoughts: Don’t let sleeping dogs lie.
After dog sitting for a week, I have learned a few things. Comfort for you is different from the comfort the dog has because it is hard to get up when you have a dog curled up on your lap dead asleep.There are two kinds of hungry. I'll eat my food hungry and I want … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Don’t let sleeping dogs lie.
March 23, 2022
Weird Wednesday: Cartoons
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March 21, 2022
Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear – You’re late. Whaahappen?
There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear – You’re late. Whaahappen?
March 19, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up March 19: So Messy
Spring. The back lane is full of deep ruts and meltwater. The sidewalks are covered with slush and water, forcing people to walk on the road. Sand and salt everywhere. Drivers don't slow down, dousing pedestrians with a dirty shower. You realize how many dog owners don't pick up after their pets. At least it's … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up March 19: So Messy
March 18, 2022
Free Book Friday March 16: In Conversation with M.J Dees
M J Dees was born and raised in Kingston-upon-Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. He has worked in a variety of jobs in a variety of countries and is currently living in São Paulo, Brazil. In Conversation With: M.J. Dees Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with author, M.J. Dees. Thanks for … Continue reading Free Book Friday March 16: In Conversation with M.J Dees
March 16, 2022
Weird Wednesday: Apt Poetry/Apt Cartoons
I drew on of my "The Untitled" cartoons last week, but posted a different one because is was funnier. While editing/formatting my next poetry book, I remembered a poem I wrote last year during the 30 poems/30 days challenge. the prompt read: Poetry Prompt: Write a poem in the form of a news article you … Continue reading Weird Wednesday: Apt Poetry/Apt Cartoons
