I was not kidding when I said I have a lot of ideas for stories with vampires. This is the opening of another that I worked on somewhere around 2016, I think. Admittedly, this story was going to include a wide range of fantasy creatures and be more reminiscent of a setting you might find … Continue reading The Fanatics of Utrum
Month: August 2019
Sleepless Again
I noticed at 9:54 that my husband was putting on another episode of TV for the boys. I said that would go past 10, and my husband said it would only be 20 minutes past. I expressed that I would prefer not to go 20 minutes past, and pointed out they could move to the … Continue reading Sleepless Again
Childhood Nostalgia
I'm neither highly sentimental nor highly nostalgic, but I had a moment of nostalgia today when I came across this giant, human-sized culvert. As a child I used to love culverts, and would get down on my hands and knees to peer inside, and even crawl inside if one was large enough to accommodate me. … Continue reading Childhood Nostalgia
Needs and Boundaries
My husband and I have been together for 18 years, married for 16. Over the course of our relationship I experienced stress related to circumstances outside of our control, which was understandable, as well as stress related to major decisions my husband made for us because I believed, at the time, that I was supposed … Continue reading Needs and Boundaries
Garfield Park Conservatory
I'm not going to subject you to the hundred or so photos I took at the Garfield Park Conservatory this morning, but here's a selection of my favorites.
Rainy Day Escape
My husband is working from home Mondays and Fridays now, and with our current issues a four day stretch is a little much for me, so I decided I'd find something to do outside the house today. As it was going to be raining all day, it needed to be indoors, but my initial selection … Continue reading Rainy Day Escape
I’m Gonna Have To Add Barbwire To These Boundaries
Last night I made sure my husband knew any TV watching beyond 10pm had to be moved to the living room. He wrapped up a few minutes after 10 and sent the boys to bed, and I settled down to listen to music and hopefully sleep. He came over and affectionately squeezed my arm and … Continue reading I’m Gonna Have To Add Barbwire To These Boundaries
Small Things
I went out for a walk this morning, still sleep deprived, in a state of disassociation and fight or flight at the same time, which would have been more interesting to experience if I'd had more focus. I walked to the spot where the railroad crosses the creek and sat and watched the water and … Continue reading Small Things
I Am Not Going To Blow Up My Life, I Am Not Going To Blow Up My Life…
At the moment I'm having to remind myself of just how badly I could screw myself over if I tell my husband I'm now 100% certain I want a divorce and want to file as soon as legally allowed - 5 months from now. I know part of this is the sleep deprivation talking. We … Continue reading I Am Not Going To Blow Up My Life, I Am Not Going To Blow Up My Life…
Fiction Sample
I've been just a little obsessed with vampires since I was 9-10 and had a nightmare that woke me in terror and sent me running to my parents' room for comfort, something that almost never happened because of a dream. I loved reading vampire novels, watching vampire movies, and the occasional vampire TV show, like … Continue reading Fiction Sample
On A Good Day 