I am not content with just watching them. I have an irresistible urge to pet them and floof their downy feathers. In order to curb my cacoëthes, I bought a couple of small parakeets. Very effective. Now I can leave the wild ones alone.

My fantasy short story, set in the world of Atla, is out now in Sally Port magazine.

My fantasy short story, set in the world of Atla, is out now in Sally Port Magazine.

Just like the photo of Marty and his parents in the movie Back to the Future, your democratic government is fading away.

Trump to rename Mexican Hat, Utah, after himself. Henceforth it will be known as Asshat, Utah.

What’s in my USA go bag? Three years of Spanish, a passport, and case where I used to keep my rose-colored glasses before they broke. #usagobag

Yes, there are 2 sides to the current mideast conflict. They are not what you think they are. Side 1: two allied powers hiding behind the stalking horse of trying to anihilate each other. Side 2: two citizenries who have been duped into believing war is the quickest and best route to peace.

Did it ever occur to you that despite probably never having read Mein Kampf, Trump is demonstrably listening to a lot of people who *have*?