the library · search
9 pieces found
100 days — writingSep 5, 2026
Teamwork
The timeline was insane. Custom linocuts, a new imprint, an ISBN, a bar code, six greeting cards, a bookmark for good measure, and an ecommerce site we insist on calling SHOW-PIFFY.
the writer's deskApr 10, 2022
Carping dat Diem
We’re nearing the end of the 100 Days Project, and there is time for one more “ Daily Dropbear Weird Monthly Prize Award of Excellence ” award. I will be drawing this final prize…
adventuresJan 24, 2022
Old Dog Tricks
As much as I like to entertain people, I also want to educate, to wit: In 1523, a book was published called ‘ John Fitzherbert’s Book of Husbandry’ ; in it, Fitzherbert postulated…
work & creativityApr 17, 2022
99 Days Of Words, Photos, And Fun
Click here to see what happens next. It’s day 99 of the 100 Days Project, and I’m excited and a little nervous. Today’s post will be the gratuitous project recap and the…
100 days — writingSep 3, 2026
Krampus Time
Jenn wrote another book. Well, technically her cat Newton wrote it, and I'm not going to argue authorship with a cat who has strong feelings about Christmas.
essaysMar 11, 2022
The Patience of the Blinking Cursor
The pain and gain of writing every day. Some days it is more challenging to write than other days; today is an example of a difficult day. If I had an old Underwood on my desk, I…
100 days — writingAug 22, 2026
The Penalty
Four little boys, one hot Friday, and a gas station counter full of candy. Their bikes were lined up outside like getaway vehicles. Some things haven't changed in forty-plus years.
100 days — writingSep 13, 2026
One Weekend
It's one thing to have an idea, another to get it onto paper, and another thing entirely to watch it leave your hands and go home with someone who wanted it.
100 days — writingSep 27, 2026
The Island
We're looking at moving to the island eventually, and I've decided the best strategy is to get in the way of the Universe and see what happens. Some of these homes are stunning. Some left me stunned.