Stories from a Cantankerous Imagination
Around ten days before July 4th, our backyard is electric with lightning bugs. They strobe in a glittering wall from the high grass to the top of the sixty foot tall trees. Some float along the creek bank and under the sweeping branches. Walking through it is like entering a magical passageway. You can’t take... Continue Reading →
Cheers to 2026! I am not one of those power readers who can tear through 100+ books a year, and I tip my hat to those who can. In 2025, I committed to reading more, and in doing so, I started reading a morning book and a nighttime book with audiobooks sprinkled within. Mornings are... Continue Reading →
“Throw it into ChatGPT.” I can’t go a day without hearing that phrase at work. It’s become the go-to assignment for every task of any scale. Need to write an email response and not sure how? ChatGPT. Putting together a project? ChatGPT. Need to define a word? If you thought the answer was “dictionary,” you’re... Continue Reading →
With a different music score, this would be a full-on horror film. The characters are beyond Christmas movie quirky. They are straight up chilling. Leading me to one conclusion: This neighborhood and its residents are a cult.
We were always warned beforehand that it was coming. We knew the code, and we knew what to do when it came over the speakerphone. But even when we had pre-emptive information, it didn’t stop the chills that raced through me at the word ”thumbtacks.” My two coworkers and I had to do three things.... Continue Reading →
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