Finally, a Facebook notification I’m interested in...

New Essay: Best. Machine. Ever. (2026 Erma Bombeck Finalist)

Opened garage door. Walked into alley. Stared at two feet of snow for a couple minutes. Walked back into garage. Closed garage door.

Level 3 snow emergency continues. Have human beings ever tried hibernation? That’s really starting to look like the way to go.

This week’s interview is with microfiction judge David Swann @daveswann.bsky.social Read his advice on writing micros, his thoughts on which author he would go for a pizza with & much more. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

New Story: Beer Whisperer

An uncomfortable observation...

Happy 131st birthday, James Thurber! 🧁🎉 (Unmute the video for the full effect. 😂) ___________________ #happybirthday #happybday #birthday #bday #jamesthurber #thurber #funny #humor #lol #writing #amwriting #writer #writers#write#write #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #columbusohio #ohio

New Silliness: Amazon Delivery Status Messages You Don’t Want to See (But Probably Will)

my number one most serious writing tip is to make cool friends. in the last year I've needed to know about blacksmithing, neo-medievalism in the american empire, and mid-century lesbian pulp publishing and each time I've been able to just. call a guy.

If you pay me $45mil, I also agree to not coach Penn State football. Just putting it out there.

#Flashfiction #Microfiction

New Story: Inefficiency "I was ready to leave the bodega after Eric tried his mark for the third time. The 666 tat was pulsating light red."

Wife: I don’t think this recipe turned out right at all. I’m going to try again and see if I can get it right this time. Me (slicing off a slab of perfectly wonderful bread): I support this decision. Who am I to judge her creative process?

If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Dr. Who,” or “Transformers.”

New Story: An Important Inflight Announcement "Attention please. Attention please. The following are recent changes to our regular inflight procedures."

A little Sunday afternoon music at scenic Goodale Park.

New Story: Nuptials "James sat in the changing booth in a slightly too-small, last-season tuxedo."

Controversial hot take: We do NOT need more cowbell.

If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Dr. Who,” or “Transformers.”

If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from Star Wars or Transformers.

New Story: Chaos Theory There are exactly two pieces of furniture in my living room: a couch and a coffee table. everscribemag.com/issue-10/

New Story: A Memory of Sox "Long ago, in the before time, I was sitting in a meeting on casual Friday when the guy leading the meeting noticed my socks."

@everscribemag.bsky.social Thanks much for the interview. Had a lot of fun with this. 😀

New Story: Cat Nap "The first few days on a new starship are the worst."

An Interview with Jeff Kennedy. everscribemag.com/interview-wi...

#SkyWriters Any recommendations on books for writing and selling micro and flash fiction? Looking for new read.

Happy Towel Day 2025 to all who celebrate.

A favorite opening line: Things had changed since the last zombie apocalypse.

Retirement has changed my perception of time. Yawning... "You know, if I don’t get this done today, I got nothing on the agenda for tomorrow. It’s all good.”

So more frigging rain, I guess. Time for a beer and MST3K: The Dead Talk Back.

Contents of decedent’s pockets were as follows by Jeff Kennedy maudlinhouse.net/contents-of-...

Another odd little story on the interwebs at Maudlin House.

At least one new weird little story coming out in early May. Trying to get back into submitting a bit.

@carlhiaasen.com Just rewatching Bad Monkey. Absolutely loving it. Thrilled to see another season coming.

A month into retirement and it still seems weird not to have a set agenda. I mean, sure, I try to read a few chapters and work on short stories, but it's not quite the same as the senior leadership team Zoom meeting. It's waaaaay better.

That's a weird version of the trolley problem. #TheMadsAreBack

So he's a stool architect? #TheMadsAreBack

Nihilism and You #TheMadsAreBack

They just formed a club to make fun of this guy. #TheMadsAreBack

Well that was fun. #TheMadsAreBack

This film led to the hoarding of Beanee Weenees. #TheMadsAreBack

The End of Days: A Short Film #TheMadsAreBack

Is this short threatening us? #TheMadsAreBack

Meanwhile, they hold his brother hostage. #TheMadsAreBack

Jay's first arrest. #TheMadsAreBack