Let’s say it’s been six months…

It's been about six months as of February 20th since I started taking studying German semi-seriously. Unfortunately I don't have an "official" start date for myself, but mid-September feels about right.I took a couple of practice tests last week (Feb. 20th) to see if I've actually learned anything since then. I hope to take similar … Continue reading Let’s say it’s been six months… →

Microfiction Monday

My cool regional online writing group has started a challenge - to write a story under 300 words following a prompt each Monday. I surprised myself by jumping on the first prompt and coming up with... something. This actually started out as a somewhat humorous story, but, it seems, it's easiest to take things to … Continue reading Microfiction Monday →

Park Ranger Love Story (Flash Fiction)

Park Ranger Love Story (Transcribed and maybe a bit altered from a maybe true story recounted by a ranger at Pacific Rim National Park) by Kilmeny MacMichael Once upon a time not that long ago, somewhere here in the Americas where mountain lion roam, a woman was out hiking. And when she came around a … Continue reading Park Ranger Love Story (Flash Fiction) →

Oops, almost missed posting this week!

I will now share some random thoughts with you. One) I wish I'd written this article about "competence porn" in film, it's worth a read. Two) Find out if you have access to Kanopy through your library, and suddenly have access to obscure films even if you live in a small town. (I watched one … Continue reading Oops, almost missed posting this week! →

Institution (a teeny story)

Eowanna was yawning when she saw the lady in the moon, the lady untangling her hair with her fingers and looking lonely in the dark. Then Eowanna reached up and gave the lady in the moon her favourite hair brush. It was a special brush, with its heavy handle and backing made of the universal ebony; with its stiff and sharp bristle teeth made from the edges of clouds.