Snow Day

January’s frigid temps brought a phenomenon I’ve not witnessed in Tampa since the winter of 1976 — Florida snow.  Back then, we accumulated a massive half-inch of the rarest commodity…and we watched it disappear within two hours.  33 years later, we accumulated nothing but fond memories and comments about the “Big Storm of ‘76”.  Still,…… Continue reading Snow Day

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I picked a good month to stop sniffing…er…writing.  WHAT?  Yes, I temporarily halted production on “Title #2”.  First, I have a major construction project going on 40ft. from my office.  It’s enough hearing heavy equipment rumbling by, but the constant squawking from their backup alarms (the loud beeps you hear when the machinery is in…… Continue reading HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy Holidays!

Let’s see…   Ah yes, Title #2… Though November saw many frequent disruptions and distractions, the new novel is bebopping  right along, thanks to Mr. Coltrane and company.  I say “halfway” because the story feels like it’s around that point.  The practical and common writer’s maxim is, “don’t worry about the length, just write it until…… Continue reading Happy Holidays!