Category Archives: writing

April 18 – Lockdown

Posted on April 18, 2020 by

The sky The trees The bird The grass The screen The glass The sill The chair The face The tear     Til Turner 2020

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A Snowy Day in America

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

While gentle flakes caress the ground and temperatures blush scarf-wrapped faces, the most fortunate may plan for shopping or visiting fire-lit bistros; tradesman may sigh with guiltless relief for a day of rest with family; and the least fortunate—lacking homes, … Continue reading →

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Poor Eddie

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

An introduction for children on the perils of the writing life.   On a bitterly cold January 19 in 1809, little Edgar Poe was born into a new and troubling world. His parents were poor stage actors. When Edgar turned … Continue reading →

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The Girl at the End of the Pew

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

Here is a vignette of mine published this month in Sleet Magazine. The Girl at the End of the Pew

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Rural GPS

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Wife: Honey please pull over and ask for directions. Husband: No, no, no Google will locate Kim’s house. I just need to reenter the address.  Wife: You’ve tried that three times already. There’s no cell service out here. Just ask … Continue reading →

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