COVID Infected My Dreams
Dreamland was a favorite place—curious inkblots representing our waking hours. Then COVID hit, and like many people, my sleep became disorganized. My dreams became chaotic and dystopian. […]
Category: am writing
RDU Airport’s Threatening and Assaulting Behaviors
I filled out a complaint form for RDU International Airport. No one has gotten back to me.
What is the matter with us? Have threats, intimidation, and abuse of power become acceptable? […]
Hips, Birdies, Stars, and Judgment
I’m on a personal journey to level my hips after a botched hip replacement and a less than stellar revision of the hip replacement. During a pandemic. When everyone is a little or a lot on edge. […]
What are you going to do?
Texas is tied for second place compared to other states for the number of mass shootings in the US between 1982 and 5/22. But after almost every mass shooting, Texas legislators continue to loosen gun laws. In 2021, TX Governor Abbot signed a “permitless carry bill” that allows TX residents to carry a gun without a license or permit. Abbott maintains that through his protection of “gun rights,” he has “instilled freedom in the Lone Star State.” […]
Returning to the Homeland
A short story about Passover, celebrating the return of people everywhere to their homeland.
“Next year in Jerusalem!” […]