Spotlight On: Gus Sanchez of Out Where the Buses Don’t Run If you haven’t checked out this blog, Out Where The Buses Don’t Run, you’re missing something special. There was a reason for following Gus Sanchez—despite my mother’s warnings—and now I feel vindicated for my blind faith and stupidity. He’s good. Damn good. But I … More Spotlight On: Gus Sanchez
…made glorious summer by this sun of York.” – William Shakespeare, Richard III This post started off life as a Sunday Quote, but once the words began to flow, I realized what an encouraging submission to the IWSG it would make: to share where some of my sources for inspiration come. Inspiration abounds in the … More “Now Is The Winter of Our Discontent…
“I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Blanche DuBois, A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams Have you ever depended on the kindness of strangers? As this year’s Super Bowl teams battle, I am reminded of the tradition started at my church in San Diego back in ’98, the year the city played host … More Soup-er Bowl Sunday
A few weeks ago, I discussed using the subjunctive phrase, “If I were,” instead of the non-standard, “If I was,” when referring to the conditional future, however, did anybody listen? Nooooo. Take a walk down any street, roam the city sidewalks and college campuses, and you’ll hear people “conversating” (another time, another post) with one another, usually in dialogue that … More Pet Peeves: Supposably
A writer’s work is never done. Just too many good stories to tell. I hope everyone is joyfully creating new worlds, exploring blossoming relationships, planning murderous schemes, or just writing some good old-fashioned family fare. I’ve been so wrapped up in my projects lately that I didn’t make time for a real post. It slipped … More Is it Wednesday already?
M.L. Swift, Writer 