Silent Screams

 I’ve been dabbling in fiction, and this piece just won honorable mention in a short story contest. I’m posting it in honor of Halloween. If you find spiders terrifying, you might want to pass on this; if not, check it out (here).

 

Commercial Angst

Is there one type of TV commercial that bothers you the most? To find out which one bothers me, check (here).

The Connoisseur

In 1961, judges for the Coopertown Art Association in New York awarded first prize to an abstract painting signed by an unknown Italian artist. They probably regretted their decision. Read about it (here). 

 

Honesty

Children are often painfully honest, as I learned when son CJ commented on my self-portrait. Read about it (here).

Are You Lucky?

My mother received a call that upset her. Read about it (here).

When Fantasies Come True

Fantasies don't usually come true, but this weekend one did. Read about it (here).

Free Is A Terrible Price

Do you share Bernie Sanders' belief that college tuition should be free? Read about it (here).

Grandpa

My gruff Grandpa had no idea I was painting his portrait. When he learned about it, his reaction surprised me. Read about it (here).

Clotilde

She was old and vain, but I'll never forget seeing her portrait. Read about it (here).

The Good Old Days

A popular mantra tells us that you’re only as old as you feel, but how do you know if you’ve actually begun the downward slide into old age? Read more (here). 

 

A Beautiful Woman Has Come

The Internet is buzzing with the possibility of a great discovery. Is the tomb of Nefertiti about to be discovered? Read about it (here).

 

Best Meal Ever

I've enjoyed many fine meals, but one dining experience stands out among all the others. Read about it (here).

Someone Had to be First

 

We know so many important names in history, but who was the first person to have their picture taken? Read about it (here).