Arkansas Writer

Just For Fun Friday 07/04/2014

Just For Fun Friday 07/04/2014

  These are from the parade in Floyd, AR held at 10: 30 a.m. today… Our vantage point was apparently the central gathering place – actually, the only place I’ve ever been in Floyd - Moose’s Country Store at the intersection of highways 31 and 305.   The parade went down Hwy 31  so I’m sure there […]

It's About Time

It’s About Time

You may remember that a few months ago I wrote about the  Steve Martin version of ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’. Specifically, the improbable premise that Bonnie Hunt’s book was published and on-the-shelf ready within 6 weeks of her first submission. Without her knowing about it. I’ve noticed that there are other ‘lies’ being presented to us […]

Just For Fun Friday 06/20/2014

Just For Fun Friday 06/20/2014

Frame of Reference – A friend of mine posted a note on Facebook recently that he was changing his cable/internet provider, but was going to be ‘off-line’ for a few weeks.  He said, “Today I returned my modem.  Returned my modem?  Seems that could be a new slang for ending a relationship.  ‘I called my […]

Essay, or Not?

Essay, or Not?

You know I ramble about contests. You know I like them – so much that if I’m not entering, I’m judging. And, as a judge, I’ve noted on more than one occasion that there seems to be some confusion on the difference between an essay and a short story.  Other judges have confirmed this problem. […]

About My Writing Habits

About My Writing Habits

My friend, Dorothy Johnson (http://www.reflectionsfromdorothy.blogspot.com) invited me along on a blog hop a few weeks ago.  I regret that illness kept me from responding to it last week, but – better late than never! I just started this blog about a year ago – it will be one year on July 9, to be exact.  […]