Richard

I think of the first line in a story as a fish hook. You set that in a reader’s eyeballs and you can reel them in for the rest of the story. Metaphorically, of course.

You are not alone.

So glad you’re here.

For me, writing is hashing out the idea mentally and only then putting finger to key. It only looks like I’m watching tv.

Definitely chili time.

That’s good parenting, that is.

Fecal factory

Congratulations. Can’t wait to see it.

Get up to date on your vaccinations while you still can.

Yes. The message is, “Fuck you.”