In the Writing Burrow

Publication Day for Book of Lives

Is almost upon us. And I'm not exactly packed. But at least I have the fuchsia satin gloves.

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September 2025

Handmaid's Tale Banned in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) Schools

And everyone and their pet canary wants me to "comment."

Sep 2 • 

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July 2025

The Woman Thing, Part 1

A Tale of Two Cities, and a tale of two strong women

Jul 17 • 

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Happy Bastille Day...

A little late, but here's a playlist!

Jul 16 • 

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March 2025

Elbows Up, Darnit!

The Statue of Liberty has an identity problem.

Mar 17 • 

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February 2025

The Book of Lives

A memoir of sorts.

Feb 11 • 

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November 2024

The Septic Tank Issue Solved!

We interrupt our usual dour programming to bring you this happy-making news flash!

Nov 29, 2024 • 

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Margaret's Excellent Adventure

In which several things go SNAFU, but not for the first time...

Nov 20, 2024 • 

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The Pythia Blathers On

Now you want my post-election predictions. Oh very well. Hand me the hallucinogenic laurel leaves and release the toxic fumes. Here comes the trance…

Nov 19, 2024 • 

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October 2024

The Oracle Mouths Off, Part 2

Multiple-Choice Uproars: more blather about the U.S. Election.

Oct 16, 2024 • 

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The Oracle Mouths Off, Part One

Be careful what you wish for.

Oct 9, 2024 • 

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September 2024

The People Have Spoken

And as usual they did not all agree. But we can live with that, eh?

Sep 30, 2024 • 

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