Written by Sanford Begley In the seventies most papers carried a series of Love Is… cartoons, mostly things like cooking together or sharing a drink, that sort of thing. All of these were visible things that people in love could do. Sadly, they never really said what love is, just things people in love could… Read More Curmudgeon’s Corner: Love is… One Man’s Opinion
So this is a Christmas book, sort of, and it’s chick-lit, sort of. Or at least that’s what you might think when you first picked it up. Sure, it’s set at Christmas time. But why not read about the festive season year round? And sure, the main character is a woman. But that’s where you’d… Read More Review: Slay Bells Ring
I don’t anticipate that you will read this, or understand. Actually, in some ways I hope you never understand. It’s difficult, to tell you what you need to know, since you are so distant now. Perhaps I should have said more, sooner, but your childhood was precious to me, and I did not desire to… Read More To my Daughter, on the Occasion of her 17th Birthday,
There were two professional photographers at the wedding in Tennessee, and Scott Bragg of Dreamland Visions Photography sent me the photos he took recently. I’d hired Scott because I knew his work, and that he has an unconventional eye. As much as I want to show all the pictures off, I’ll keep it to a… Read More More Wedding Photos
A group of dragons is called a Flight. For my wedding, I designed and made chainmaille dragons to give to the people who are sharing our day in some way. Tonight, each of these little guys will go to their new owners as the First Reader and I formally join in matrimony. The little dragons… Read More Dragon Flight
As of sometime last night, Farmhand went live for sale. So you have one last chance to read a little, and decide if it’s worth plunking down $2.99 for it. If you do, and you enjoy it, please leave a review! It’s the best tip you can give an author. Nothing elaborate necessary, just your… Read More Farmhand: Snippet 4
Mirror-posted from Amazing Stories this morning. I have been pondering school, learning in general, and this past semester in particular as it is drawing to a close. I am taking a Composition and Literature class not for any other reason than the school requires it, and it’s been a mixed experience for me. But on… Read More Learning and Writing
There’s a new story available from me! It’s a fantasy short, something a little different. You can buy it here now, it will be up on Amazon in a few hours. It’s up now! Excerpt: The Dwarf’s Introduction The blacksmith first met her in his shop. He had not seen her come in, hidden in… Read More The Dwarf’s Dryad
Sometime in 2011, I recall, my oldest daughter Gladiana read a book she really, really liked. Being a dutiful mother-librarian, I helped her find the next one in the series. She absorbed every one of the books by this author she could find. And, because she loves me, and knows I love to read and… Read More Birth of the Kittens
Pregnancy is possibly the most intimate encounter you can have with another person short of sexual relations. And even those aren’t always a metaphysical experience. I have experienced sex that was not intimate at all. Giving birth to my children, however, was a deeply connected, wonderful experience. Finally meeting the people who had been growing… Read More Deeply Felt
Earth’s grand eruption of life blossoms and grows anew green shoots, pink petals promise fruit. Farm wife tends lavish gardens Back bent painfully Rewards reaped for hoeing long. Earthy woman all day through Vital lover’s kiss greets night’s darkness with passion. Sleep comes suddenly to her His shoulder under cheek Her lashes flutter down softly. … Read More Farm Wife