The duty of a writer – the revolutionary duty, if you like – is that of writing well.
– Gabriel García Márquez
haiku 310
high above the breeze
blood moon
blood-red planet
#quikfic 97
The senator’s reply: “Your present level of financial support entitles you to only this form letter acknowledging your concerns.”
Quotable 197
It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see.
– Anais Nin
haiku 309
tax day –
joy of “assembly required”
plus chance of fines
#quikfic 96
“But you’re a fireman! Firemen always get cats out of trees.” Ralph grudgingly began to climb to get the cat. “Thank you, Daddy!”
Quotable 196
If there is a secret to writing, I haven’t found it yet. All I know is you need to sit down, clear your mind and hang in there.
– Mary McGrory
haiku 308
historic day
ate pizza
didn’t burn my mouth
#quikfic 95
He buried his wife then lay in his own grave and shot himself. A note on the cabin door asked anyone to please fill in the hole.
Quotable 195
That trite little whimsy about characters getting out of hand; it is as old as the quills. My characters are galley slaves.
– Vladimir Nabokov