Assorted Christmas Movie Binge, Year 2: Still Searching for the Elusive “Real” Christmas Movies

Last year I was binging Christmas movies, and I came to the realization that virtually no supposed Christmas movies are actually about Christmas. Meaning there’s an entire genre out there dedicated to the holiday celebrating the birth of Christ… that rarely ever even mention the birth of Christ. I wound up developing a highly-scientific Christmasyness … More Assorted Christmas Movie Binge, Year 2: Still Searching for the Elusive “Real” Christmas Movies

Shoot Thy Neighbor

Today I’d like to talk about the disgusting appearance of Mark and Patricia McCloskey at the Republican National Convention. I know this news is almost two weeks old, but there’s been a lot of traumatic news to process recently, so forgive me if it took some time to parse and articulate my thoughts on this … More Shoot Thy Neighbor

(in defense of) Getting Excited About Kamala Harris

Last week, when Kamala Harris was announced as Biden’s VP pick, I got excited and posted the following comment on Facebook:  “KAMALA HARRIS YES YES YES! Someone get me a giant yard sign STAT!” Most of my Facebook feed was full of other super excited pro-Harris posts, but one Facebook friend was less enthusiastic. He … More (in defense of) Getting Excited About Kamala Harris

Hope the Little Fox

I am pleased to report the arrival of my second (self-)published novel: Hope the Little Fox! Here’s a blurb: Hope is a wild and carefree child growing up in a remote cottage near the coast. Hope’s high-born mother worries her unruly daughter will never become a proper lady living out in the wilderness, while her … More Hope the Little Fox