What a relief, maybe
I recently realized that I hadn’t been getting notifications on my Humor Outcast comments, so I apologize for not answering. Finding out didn’t upset me at all–in fact, it was a relief. After all, it […]
Tag: winter
What Kind of Idiot Goes the Speed Limit?
SLIGHTLY OFF THE MARK There was a time when I was the same reckless driver I now complain about. My first two cars were fast, and I liked to believe I was the stuntman […]
Hoosier Winters, On the Nose
We like our traditions here in northern Indiana: For instance, it’s traditional for us to get sick every fall and winter. All of us. I’m as traditional as the next guy, assuming the next guy […]
Epic Fail, Also Called Valentine’s Day
Unfortunately for me, Valentine’s Day comes during a time of year in which I don’t do well. I’ve said before that the only good thing about February is that it isn’t January, but let’s face […]
Winterizing’s Not for the Weak
SLIGHTLY OFF THE MARK It can be nice to sit in my house and let the summer breeze blow past us. Or, to get even more breeze, we could open the windows. My house leaks […]
Dear New York Winter
This is what I was feeling last week: Winter, Winter, cold and snow, Ice and slush and then some, Get out of here! Pack up and go! You’ve overstayed your welcome! (You were expecting maybe […]
I don’t want to build a snowman
Maybe you’ve seen “Frozen”. Maybe you’ve been frozen. Either way, I think you can relate to how I changed the song’s words, to reflect my feelings about winter. If you’re not familiar with the song, […]
Nepali Pizza And Where to Run Naked in Asia
Nepali Entree NEPALI PIZZA (chatamari) INGREDIENTS 1 cup black lentils (matpe beans) 3 cups water 1 cup water (about, check for consistency of batter as you add.) ½ cup ghee or butter (1 additional cup […]
How I Ruined Winter … For Almost Everyone
SLIGHTLY OFF THE MARK I love January! Said no one, ever. Okay, some people actually do love winter, which just goes to show you: Northern Indiana needs better mental health screening. I used […]
All I Want For Christmas Is A Free Short Story
Here’s our Christmas present to everyone: A free short story on PDF, featuring two characters from “Storm Chaser”, The Notorious Ian Grant”, and “Storm Chaser Shorts”. “Another Family” is set before the books and features […]