Monthly Archives: February 2011

I Used to Write Poetry

…is how an essay of mine, recently republished by Thumbnail Magazine, begins. It’s about writing very short fiction, flash, whatever you want to call it.

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The Ocean Is Exploding

More random quotes from my five-year-old son Ethan: “I’m the best rememberer in the world.” “The ocean is exploding and so is part of America.” “I’m the king of pizza.” “When I grow up I want to be the Pope.” … Continue reading

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Love Is for Suckers

I’m on the bill for an upcoming San Diego reading sponsored by So Say We All. There’s a theme to the evening. The theme is: Love is for suckers.The date/time/place is: Thursday, February 24, 8:30 p.m., the Whistle Stop. I’ll … Continue reading

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Captured

Yesterday I took the train from Oceanside (where I live) to downtown San Diego (where I attended an Edward Tufte seminar on presenting data and information). For part of the trip the train skirts along the Pacific, and there are … Continue reading

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