Can You Guess… it’s not Black

I’m wearing a T shirt right now. It has a graphic on it but it’s sort of faded. It’s the name of a popular pop or as the Americans say, “soda.” But that’s… Continue reading →

DP Challenge: Fifty

She stood in the driveway and stared at the house that used to be HOME. A life no longer hers betrayed by actions she…didn’t regret. A shared routine now, part-time parent, drop offs… Continue reading →

The Masterful Brilliance of a Musical Backdrop

“We helped each other become better people.” So says the character of Ryder, on GLEE in one of the final episodes of the show this season. He was stating this fact as the… Continue reading →

Maybe…

“Where is he?” he asked. “He’s out back,” she said. They exited through the deck doors to the backyard. “I thought you said he was here?” he asked annoyed. “He was. Honey? Honey… Continue reading →

BFF

I waited and wanted you didn’t appear But came in an email Too brief to be dear. I longed to be chosen The one you would call, But chit chats and updates Were… Continue reading →

Novel Update 6: Fiction sample

Cooper stood in the elevator nervously shifting his weight from one foot to the other. At the Fifth floor, he walked out and carefully pulled the collar up on his leather jacket as… Continue reading →

Hope…it’s still out there

This morning, at the breakfast table, I looked out and not only saw a small bird (not sure if it was a Robin or chickadee. I’m no birdie.) dancing about the dirty snow.… Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day: A personal Touchstone

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to One and All! I love this festive time as every Shamrock makes me smile. It’s not that I race off to the local pub for a pint and… Continue reading →

Cosmopolis…

“Many people view the idea of everyone being different to be a disadvantage or source of conflict; I, as do many Torontonians, feel that it is precisely this characteristic that unites us and… Continue reading →

What Writers Want

Originally posted on suehealy:
On Tuesday, March 4th, I was asked to give a provocation at Writers’ Centre Norwich (monthly salon) re what writers want. I thought it might be of use to…