In a city where shadows seemed to stretch further than daylight dared go, Elenore van Helsing’s name was […]
Adventure of the Scarlet Circle
Letters from Belize
It is the end of July, 2023. The weather is unbearbly hot and still, except for when rain […]
The Rape
When I was a kid, and living in Des Moines, the old woman across the street was raped. […]
Travel Notes
Japan. Nijo castle. I never saw a place that not only said no photos but no sketching. The […]
The Judge
Thinking this morning about some of the people I love/have loved, I realize I’m drawn to narcissists. I […]
I held a Twitter Vigil for Ray Bradbury
Here is the text (in case twitter can’t be trusted) Christina Wodtke @cwodtke My vigil is done. I […]
Revelations and the Odds Maker
I know many people who demur around religion. They say, I am spiritual, but don’t really belong to a […]
Chefs are made, not born
She always had a choice whether or not to become a chef. In fact, her mother said she’d […]
Fish on a Hook
Somewhere a jackhammer is rattling, and a cat is on my lap demanding pettage. The inner procrastinator has help […]
Written in my checkbook
In the line for the DMV all society laid low, class flat, life didn’t prepare you for this. […]