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Welcome to 50: Why Getting Older Sucks

Doctors refer to you as a “woman of a certain age.” Then they schedule every bleeping test available. Do I look like I have that much time to sit in doctors’ offices? I’m not old enough to retire. You receive a birthday card from AARP confirming that you are now eligible to join. Really? AreContinue reading “Welcome to 50: Why Getting Older Sucks”

Working at Anxiety

I’m going to attend a week of professional development for work and it’s a time when my anxiety can explode like pollen on a spring morning. New situations, strange people. The last day of school was also a full day of professional development. The day centered on writing, something I adore. But when the focusContinue reading “Working at Anxiety”

TAU on Netflix

TAU held my attention — always a good thing. The movie starts with an action-packed punch but slows in the middle and the end. TAU (voiced by Gary Oldman) is the AI device that runs the home of a deranged but functioning-in-society scientist named Alex (Ed Skrein). He kidnaps Julia (played by Maika Monroe) and holdsContinue reading “TAU on Netflix”

Open Submission Calls

I finished a big rewrite recently and don’t know what to start next. I have ideas, lots of ideas for books, but the thought of penning another 50,000-word disaster leaves me running to Facebook for a distraction. Instead, I compiled some short story and novella open calls. I’m thinking it is easier to tackle 10,000Continue reading “Open Submission Calls”

Summer Netflix – Brain on Fire

I recently watched two enjoyable Netflix films — Brain on Fire and Tau — and thought I would provide a quick review of Brain on Fire for anyone who has a few hours to binge. I’ll get to Tau soon. As a mom who spent three days in the hospital with her adult daughter suffering fromContinue reading “Summer Netflix – Brain on Fire”