On the low table by my bed lies a watch tick-ticking into my consciousness all night long. It’s a small thing, the whisper-soft click of a clock. A small thing that in the night silence […]
Top Ten Fantasy Flicks for Lazy Summer Nights
July 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Here’s to the last few weeks of summer freedom. Grab some popcorn and enjoy some fantasy faves! Princess Bride—“As you wish….” Yep, that what’s DH should be saying. Avengers marathon. Thor. Lots of Thor. Star Trek: […]
You Don’t Need to Take First Place to Win
May 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The first time I wrestled a cheetah, I ended up pinned to the floor with a hundred pound cat drooling on my face. Let me just note—eau de rotting antelope is not my favorite perfume. The second […]
The Mental Health Perks of Fantasy
May 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Last week, while driving at dusk, I spotted phantom clouds at the edge of my vision. At first I blamed my overactive imagination. But I kept seeing them, undulating near the margins of the road. […]
Cool Cat Name Contest: Enter Now!
May 8, 2015 by 4 Comments
In the spirit of all things wise and wonderful, we’ve adopted a stray puppy. She’s a border collie mix. We think. And I agreed to keep her on one condition. Well, two, actually. Two kittens, […]
