Discrimination 2
A child hungry
A man angry
Of a life he doesn't approve
They cannot believe
A request to leave
Just feeding the child they love
They offer no harm
His heart is not warm
Out his door he wants to shove
They walk down the street
As he grits his teeth
Citing law he thinks from above.
Momma comforts son
Leaving that one
Compassion he is reft of
Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday, December 16, 2013
Bye bye Jojo
The daughter of Jojo's owner picked her up. I'll miss the cute little sweetheart. She used to always greet me at the door. Talked to me constantly, and she loved to do head bumps. And brushings. She would stand on my lap for brushings. Really miss you sweetie.
About time for another update
I'm slowly working through putting images in my sidesword book. Not sure if it will be ready for print by the end of the year as I have a group taking some pics for it.
On the writing front, I have started working on the sequel to After the Collapse. It is set on the Navajo reservation and parts of the book will be in Navajo with translations as footnotes. I will also be including photos I have taken on the Navajo reservation.
I have a lot of projects in mind for 2014. Finishing my sidesword primer, publishing the sequel, and then an erotic thriller and a Victorian fantasy involving fairies and critters from the fey realms.
So... keep an eye out for my updates!
On the writing front, I have started working on the sequel to After the Collapse. It is set on the Navajo reservation and parts of the book will be in Navajo with translations as footnotes. I will also be including photos I have taken on the Navajo reservation.
I have a lot of projects in mind for 2014. Finishing my sidesword primer, publishing the sequel, and then an erotic thriller and a Victorian fantasy involving fairies and critters from the fey realms.
So... keep an eye out for my updates!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Fallout from losing a friend
An old friend by the name of Herb Klaus passed away from complications of cancer and whipple surgery a short time ago. A number of us knew Herb from the early 1980's. Unfortunately I didn't have much left to grieve many of the others in our group of friends did. I'm not sure exactly why but Herb and I grew apart. Perhaps it was because his wife did not approve of the activities we did together before they were married; rock climbing, fencing, role playing gaming, watching movies and having parties and get togethers...
Before he died he was living in texas with his family. Many of us could not go out to the funeral there. Although I had the feeling we would not have been welcome anyway. His wife and their friends were evangelical.
Today we held a private memorial get together for Herb. We had announced it and his wife went ballistic. She basically told us we could not remember our friend. That we did not know who he was. You see, she controlled his life and now was no longer in control. She tried to tell us that our memories and our history with him did not matter.
Talking to my friend Aleia (a grief counselor who helps people who are dying from terminal illness), she mentioned that she believes Evangelicals and other fanatics from Christianity and other religions are mentally ill. I have to agree with her. they are living in such a dream world that I believe they really are mentally ill.
She has to grieve to recover. Can you imagine what an Evangelical goes through when all of their prayers go unanswered. On his status page talking about his progress and lack thereof with his cancer, the posts became more and more religious over the many months. How can a person who believes so strongly that God will answer their prayers cope when those prayers are not answered? How?
Before he died he was living in texas with his family. Many of us could not go out to the funeral there. Although I had the feeling we would not have been welcome anyway. His wife and their friends were evangelical.
Today we held a private memorial get together for Herb. We had announced it and his wife went ballistic. She basically told us we could not remember our friend. That we did not know who he was. You see, she controlled his life and now was no longer in control. She tried to tell us that our memories and our history with him did not matter.
Talking to my friend Aleia (a grief counselor who helps people who are dying from terminal illness), she mentioned that she believes Evangelicals and other fanatics from Christianity and other religions are mentally ill. I have to agree with her. they are living in such a dream world that I believe they really are mentally ill.
She has to grieve to recover. Can you imagine what an Evangelical goes through when all of their prayers go unanswered. On his status page talking about his progress and lack thereof with his cancer, the posts became more and more religious over the many months. How can a person who believes so strongly that God will answer their prayers cope when those prayers are not answered? How?
Monday, November 4, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Good mews
I'm getting the final edits from my editor tonight. So within a few days Storm Over Nepal should go to print.
On a health front, doing a little netter after seing an arhletic trainer for a month. Knees have stopped hurting and I am able to sustain higher rates of activity longer.
Jojo the cat is doing well and living in my shop now. What a sweet cat.
Friday, September 20, 2013
The storm's progress
Storm Over Nepal is progressing nicely. Last edit being finished right now by my editor. I have the layout started and just need to get the ISBN's and put in the edits when sent to me. Sooooo, hopefully be complete and ready to print by the end of September.
I have a little bit written for Power On The Rez, the sequel to after the collapse. Plans are to have that done by the end of the year if at all possible. Sooooooo....... very busy.
I have a little bit written for Power On The Rez, the sequel to after the collapse. Plans are to have that done by the end of the year if at all possible. Sooooooo....... very busy.
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