Northern lights in Missoula tonight. #northernlights

I love this flash essay by Kristina Patterson via @short-reads.org. www.short-reads.org/kissings/

There is a lot to miss about my friend, Susan. But she died on her own terms. @longreads.com @huffpost.com #dying #deathwithdignity #friends #writing www.huffpost.com/entry/friend...

My friend, Susan, had a twisted sense of humor and I miss her. #dying #cancer #deathwithdignity @huffpost.com @noahmichelson.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/friend...

My essay captures a small part of the complicated dynamics of family estrangement. #family #etrangement A parent experiences cutoff. maggiefrankhsu.substack.com/p/a-parent-e...

A few of my favorite things: reading, writing and dogs.

Hard at work! @janefriedman.com

Laughing helps fuckitfrances.blog/2025/05/06/e...

The answer is write more, unfortunately

I've been cussing more than usual. It helps. I recommend it.

My afternoon reading buddy.

It's been 2 years since I was treated for anal cancer. It wasn't a hemorrhoid! My essay at @nextavenue.bsky.social shares symptoms and more. Today is anal awareness day. www.nextavenue.org/anal-cancer-...

Caring for these three this week. They insist I get up from writing and take them for a walk, feed them, pet them or play ball. How can resist?

Happy to be in Sari Botton's Memoir Monday. Check out The Warmth of Dogs and other essays in Memoir Monday. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

My little essay, The Warmth of Dogs, is out. You may read it at Bright Flash Literary Review. #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub brightflash1000.com/2025/03/03/t...

Dogs and kids, my two favorite living things.

Bright Flash Literary Review accepted my essay! It's coming out in March. Ollie, one of my dog sitting clients is a main character.

Happy pub day to @caseymulliganwalsh.bsky.social She writes beautifully of loss, resilience and hope. #writingcommunity bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

My writing companion this week. He only demands belly rubs.

Is it Saturday or Caturday? It's time to tidy up my desk. #writingcommunity

Good morning from my writing support group. They are here to support you too. #writingcommuntiy #5amwritersclub

Thursdays are becoming my do something for yourself day. Today it's yoga class, massage then a theater performance tonight. Do you have a do something for yourself day or days? #writingcommunity

Let's stick together, build community, tell stories. #writingcommunity

I love a snowy night

Do you prefer rants or raves? "I love it when drivers park within the parking lines or parallel park efficiently." OR "What a stupid, f**king asshole taking up two parking spaces."

I love the quiet mornings, the lights and shadows in the old hotel where I live.

The name Anita Bryant is synonymous with homophobic vitriol, may she rot down there. She did give us a good corny joke during our youth, "If Anita Bryant married Moby Dick, what would be her married name?!

Do you know anyone dealing with family estrangement? #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #estrangement fuckitfrances.blog/2025/01/03/i...

Cat at the head, dog at the feet, laptop in the middle. I feel so supported in my writing today! #writingcommunity

Night night see y’all next year.

Writing, then to store for a ham hock. This Mississippi girl has to have her black eyed peas for good luck. #writingcommuntiy #5amwritersclub

@rebeccamorrison.bsky.social Hugh Grant has the best solution to leaf blowers and I concur. I thought of you immediately. @latenightseth.bsky.social www.instagram.com/latenightset...

The cat I’m pet sitting for! Maybe she doesn’t want Keira to smoke.

The best gift from my book proposal editor. "Your two sample chapters are EXCELLENT! They're tight, well-written, flow smoothly, really engage the reader making them want to read on to find out what happens. And for what it's worth, they're also heartbreaking." #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

Rosy wishing you a peaceful holiday. May it be filled with walks, treats and some writing time. #writingcommunity

Pet sitting for sweet Rosy over the holidays. She's a great writing companion. Bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain/poodle) #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #dogs

Here's the segment of the @pbsnews.bsky.social weekend news hours I was interviewed for. Not a subject I ever imagined I'd be talking about and wish I wasn't, fractured families. #writingcommuntiy #5amwritersclub #estrangement www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5aZ...

Finally saw Wicked last night. I can not get it out of my mind, how we cast out so much good in order to be right (perfect, powerful). Got me writing this morning. #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

Today I'm making a 2025 calendar that will only be for writing time, writing classes, submissions, deadlines. It's the writing calendar. I'm a little too excited. #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

Waking up to this handsome face, my pet sitting client, Koda. Our agenda for the day: breakfast, a walk, write, hike, read, dinner. #dogs #writingcommunity

Good morning 5amers. I'm being interviewed this morning for a PBS segment. Then writing. Wish me luck. #5amwritersclub #writing

Reading a little fiction for a change, it is perfect in so many ways. #books #reading

Annual Christmas tree lighting, Missoula, MT. #christmastree #holidays

All lights green this morning and a good day to stay in and write. #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

Checked out The Memoir Project out from the library. After reading I'm going to buy a copy. @memoirteacher.bsky.social

After reading @allisonkwilliams.bsky.social on @dintywmoore.bsky.social blog I'm inspired to share my stack of some memoirs I've read this year. brevity.wordpress.com/2024/12/04/i...

Cyber Monday I took advantage of great deals on several literary magazine subscriptions. Now if I can keep up with all the reading. #reading #writing #writingcommunity