AI I had other plans for today, but instead I’ve just spent a few hours trying to figure out the best way to disable Microsoft’s most recent “update” for my computer – the imposition of an AI app to do – well, who knows, really. I just know I didn’t ask for it, and can’t … Continue reading →

How is building a little airplane like writing a little story?

Not all that long ago, I began to play with putting 3D wooden puzzles together again. For Christmas, I put together this plane which I purchased on my last voyage to Calgary (and which seems to be no longer in production.) I didn't know at the time that I bought it it's a model of … Continue reading How is building a little airplane like writing a little story? →

December Update

Nothing much to report. Still reading for Orca and having fun with that. I am quite "behind" on my quest to write a poem for every day, but I knew when I started I would have times where poems simply didn't happen for awhile. Now that I've got most of the madly-preparing-for-Christmas activities (card and … Continue reading December Update →

Organising story and poem submissions as a writer

Recently I was asked in a writing group chat if I could try and explain how I keep track of what stories and poems I send to literary magazines where and what is happening to them and so forth. I thought I could use some of my answer for this month's blog post. Perhaps it … Continue reading Organising story and poem submissions as a writer →

A little news

Just a brief hello to indicate a few things. One - I am back around. I was away for awhile on a winter vacation with limited internet access, but I'm now home and back to the posting grindstone again. (I know, I'm only posting once or twice a month here, but, it still takes time, … Continue reading A little news →