On our most recent family trip we stopped for fuel and a potty break at a rural tumbledown gas station that had only a “two-holer” bathroom (one potty closet for men and one for women). With the ladies’ potty occupied and no one else in line I thought I could save time if I purchasedContinue reading “A Word of Encouragement to the Grand Multipara Nation”
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Beta Reader with Writer’s Block
My novel is in need of attention. I can’t get the “first act” to work, though I feel like it’s otherwise readable. Ideas for other stories occupy many a kilobyte on my computer. Writing gets what’s left of my energy and drive; most of it is consumed by the other humans in my family andContinue reading “Beta Reader with Writer’s Block”
Why GreenWeenieAuthor?
You’ve got to admit “Green Weenie” has a nice ring to it. I wanted to start a Green Weenie blog because I am concerned about the environment, and also because for my mid-life project I’d like to grow in confidence, assertiveness, and what have you. That will reduce manifestations of backstabbing, passive-aggression, and other lessContinue reading “Why GreenWeenieAuthor?”
An Erstwhile Enginerd turned Housewife Muses on Household Garbage
I cringe at what gets carted off by the big green truck every Tuesday. Partly because the contents of our bin are cringe-worthy in and of themselves, but mostly because this stuff won’t biodegrade. Or if it does, it’ll turn into a toxic puddle that won’t make little critters healthy, wealthy, and wise. Just aboutContinue reading “An Erstwhile Enginerd turned Housewife Muses on Household Garbage”