June 19, 2023 What Makes Great Writing?
Portland author and educator Don James once said, “I can teach you the craft of writing, but I can’t make you Hemmingway.”
April 9, 2023 Deflating the Punch Line
I completely blow the element of surprise for a new story.
January 29, 2023 What Is Nostalgia?
A recent post triggers thoughts of what this site is about.
January 2, 2023 Welcome to the New Site
Welcome to the newly formatted site.
July 17, 2022 The End of an Era
“The White XK-E” will be my last story for a couple of months.
June 16, 2022 — Thinking About The Past
It’s all more than just reciting facts as you remember them.
April 28, 2022
After many months of battling health issues, I’m about ready
February 10, 2022
Thoughts after a month-long series of repairs from a major hack.
December 30, 2021
My third year-end summary plus thoughts on the future.
December 2, 2021
My reading reveals the struggles of a famous writer.
September 26, 2021: Proust’s Truth
Marcel Proust proves again the adage that smells are powerful evokers of….
Personal Reflections
An invitation to read the blog section of Tales of Sunbury.
July 18, 2021: Is The Writing Over?
The story about my father’s many used cars has logged the most….
June 1, 2021: Hits and Near Misses
A story I struggled to tell turns out to be popular….
May 1, 2021: To The Roundhouse
After a number of false starts and a complete rewrite,…