Another day of unbearable heat. I didn’t really go outside until after dark when my friend and I walked around. … More
Category: Writing
Anniversary Dinner Prep
It’s the day before the anniversary dinner of Storms of Malhado with special readers. I spent all day buying things … More
Black Tulip
I painted this black tulip for International Women’s Day, because the occasion always makes me feel kind of emo. I … More
Ghost Season
As far as I’m concerned, September marks the beginning of ghost season, and there’s hardly a more exciting time of … More
Magic Lessons for Margo: Is There Actual Magic?
How Is Magic Lessons for Margo, the New Sandovici Novel, Different from the Galveston Novels? Yesterday, while on the Island … More
Magic Lessons for Margo – First Chapter
To truly appreciate this story, you might want to read The Adventures of Miss Vulpe first, though Magic Lessons for … More
Shrimp Cocktail
In which my fridge is full of yummy leftovers, I decide to take it easy after a really busy weekend, … More
Mary Star of the Sea
I always look for the statue of Mary Star of the Sea when I go to Galveston. Standing on top … More
Fragments of the Story
Today it rained and I set out to make a large painting that would serve as the cover art of … More
The Horses
“Everyone knows those horses lived,” Gina said. “There’s nothing wrong with them saving their horses.” There’s a story, probably apocryphal, … More