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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The News and A Joke

Good morning. It's not even nine in the morning, and it has been a busy day. The minister's father from the church across the street from us caught me early this morning, around 7 am. He had a photo taken via their security cams, asking if I recognized the guy who was 'rattling all the church... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

I got caught up in a bunch of other things that had nothing to do with me, but I apparently was the only one who could fix it... so I did. I posted a comment on a comment that asked a question I'd like to figure out. Do you want my latest sci-fi story or another romance story? More details here in... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Porch Light Is Still On - Finale

Good morning. Something Familiar, Something New The second time they tried, there were fewer assumptions. They didn’t fall into old rhythms. They walked around them instead, like furniture rearranged in a room they both remembered differently. Chuck didn’t bring his overnight bag. Marcia didn’t ask... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Health Warnings... and of course... A Joke!

As Glenn Frey of the Eagles sang in the movie, "Beverly Hills Cop," The Heat Is On! (Yes, I love music!) Another day (actually, the entire coming WEEK!) is scheduled to hit or flirt with triple figures. I know how to stay healthy in this stuff, and I am making sure both of us (and the dogs) are... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Porch Light Is Still On Continues

Halfway Words The message had been sent without fanfare. There was no punctuation: no emoji, and no second-guessing. Let’s see where we are. Chuck read it five times before he responded. Not because he didn’t know what to say—he did. He just wanted to ensure it conveyed what he meant. Tomorrow? Just... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

The Porch Light Is Still On Continues

The Space Between Rings Marcia didn’t open the message right away. She saw Chuck’s name light up on her screen and just let it sit there. Glowing. Waiting. Like it might answer itself if she stared long enough. She made tea, but didn’t drink it. Watered the plant on the windowsill instead, the one... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

The Usual Stuff & a Joke

Good morning! We hope all is well with you and your loved ones. The humidity index is off the charts here at 98%. Add in a temperature of about 93, and things are sweltering hot. I'm not complaining, but I can see how people with respiratory issues would be suffering. We will continue to do what we... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Porch Light Is Still On Continues

What You Reach For The day after the café window situation, Marcia didn’t mention it to anyone, but she kept replaying it. That flash of Chuck’s eyes meeting hers through the rain. That nod. Then turning away. It wasn’t rejection. Not exactly. It was restraint, and it hurt more than she thought it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Alone Beyond Jupiter

I finished my latest sci-fi short story, "Alone Beyond Jupiter," today. I was hoping to make it about 14,000 to 15,000 words, but when it was done, it ended up at about 10,500 words. Yeah, I could have stretched it, but that's not worth reading. Here is the tentative eBook cover. It is a rare day... Sign in to see full entry.

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The Porch Light Is Still On Continues

What You Notice When It’s Quiet Marcia had forgotten what it was like to talk to people without filtering for what she didn’t want to say about someone. At the book club, someone made a joke about second chances. She smiled at the wrong moment. At the checkout lane, the cashier asked how her week... Sign in to see full entry.

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