The Household Chronicles: TV, Parrots, and Cultural Quirks
I like to have a TV droning in the background while I write and work. It affords a measure of company beyond the dogs. All...
The Day Daddy Spanked Mommy
This story contains graphic depictions of domestic violence as seen through the eyes of a child. Sensitive readers should be aware. Jerry, short for Jeremiah,...
The Day My Identity Was Stolen
This is a true story. It happened to me. Don’t let yourself be a victim. If you are, there are things you can do to...
When the Clock Stops
I’m a man of a certain age, as they say, although I’ve no real idea what that means. Aren’t we all of a certain age?...
What About That Mysterious Signal From Space?
Did you know that on August 15, 1977, Ohio State University’s Big Ear radio telescope detected a strong radio signal from the direction of the...
Please Stop Killing Our Children
Trigger Warning: This is a fictionalized account of a school shooting, a common occurrence in the United States. It contains elements of violence that could...
Parlez-vous and Red Roses Too
Roses are a girl’s best friend, or so I’ve been told; at the same time, wondering why I wasn’t my girl’s best friend. I suppose...
Alexa Needs To Stop Talking
I like a TV running as background noise throughout the day when I work. It used to be music, but then I got old. The...
Living In A Dead Man’s Town
The following contains extremely violent images some may find distressing. This is Part One of my anthology—you can find Part Two HERE. Waking up is...
Trump, Trust, and the Trials of Modern Journalism
Since 2015, Donald Trump’s overwhelming presence on our TV screens and in our digital and print newspapers has raised many concerns and questions, at least...
My Best Friend Died Today
I met Jerry in 1996 while living in the Florida Keys. He was a retired United Airlines pilot and an avid boater. I had never...
Billy, The Orange Man, and the Red Planet
Billy sat at the big table, frowning as he chewed on his sandwich. He tried to understand why Mom and Dad loved the Orange Man....
Broken—A Story of Love and Death
This story is true. It is my story; however, it may contain triggering events. It was April 29, 1994. I was working on a case...
The Witch In the Closet — A True Story
Parker Lee turned eight today and was excited to “Trick or Treat” by herself for the first time. When she was a little girl, which...