24-hour short story contest, great prizes, $5 entry fee

Starting tomorrow January 24 2026 at noon (CST), a fun activity for writers begins! For me, the mystery of what the topic will be is half the fun. I participated in this QUARTERLY contest last September, and it was a delightful experience! If you want to check out Writers Weekly's first contest of the 2026, … Continue reading 24-hour short story contest, great prizes, $5 entry fee →

I Wonder as I Wander – Christmastime in Appalachia

Hello from the Appalachians! I’ve gathered some Christmas-y photos from my walks around the neighborhood which I hope you’ll enjoy. And music for scrolling through them! See if you can pick up some of the culture, dialect, and love of nature in the lyrics to this Appalachian Christmas carol. “I Wonder as I Wander” I … Continue reading I Wonder as I Wander – Christmastime in Appalachia →

Finding the Happy and the Thanks in Thanksgiving Day

Here's wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! The first Thanksgiving 1621 / J.L.G. Ferris 1932 According to American history, the first official Thanksgiving celebration was one of genuine gratitude that......they were still alive after a transatlantic voyage across the Atlantic. ...many still had surviving relatives with them. ...they had so far survived the lack of food. … Continue reading Finding the Happy and the Thanks in Thanksgiving Day →

Highlighting 2 organizations that support Veterans

To all the Veterans that have served this country, thank you immensely for your service. And to all the creative, kind organizations that support our veterans, I want to give you all a shout out! Here are only 2 that I have learned about in the last few months. There must be hundreds more--I hope … Continue reading Highlighting 2 organizations that support Veterans →

Review of Once Upon a Prime

It's surprising how many excellent pieces of literature--classics from way back, as well as contemporary--feature mathematician authors and characters, and math-related plotlines! Here are just a few of those featured in this book: Journey to the Center of the Earth, O. Henry, Neal Stephenson, The Tale of Genji, George Eliot, Sherlock Holmes, John Updike, and … Continue reading Review of Once Upon a Prime →