A Very Rich Hour

My Writings

I’ve always deeply enjoyed reading and writing. I most enjoy reading classic literature, philosophy, children’s picture books, and comic books. I write science fiction and fantasy for fun. I used to keep a daily journal but I’ve lost the habit. I’ve grouped writings on this site into five categories:

Recent Posts

Tongue Twister

I thought up a fun tongue twister: “Thither are the zither scissors.” I can dance the syllables with impressive control, but my goofy lisp makes

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Joshua Grady boyhood photos

Names for Joshua

include such endearments as • Talking Monkey • Sweet Fuzzy • Grilled-cheese Gorilla • Baby Noodle • Baby Monkey at the Center of the Galaxy

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Mother Ipswich kitchen 1995

Mother’s Moving Day

(With a nod to William Shakespeare, Sonnet 130) On Mother’s Day, she moved from her hotel To Leavenworth, and Vernon drove the truck. For him

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Abraxas Phrase Storage

Hassled for not being tall? Remember: You’re not short, you’re concentrated! Who needs all that excess water? I find myself once again wearing the staggeringly

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