Emerald City

"There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." -- W. S. M.

"Daniel Day-Lewis makes American actors look like giggly junior high school boys playing Nintendo during the prom..." --Libby Gelm...

Once upon a time, in the Land of the Free, there were three little candidates, Giuliani, Romney and Huckabee. Giuliani built his campaign on...

When hubby and I were discussing what to do for Valentine's Day, he suggested dinner and a movie. Perfect. His favorite thing is eating ...

As a die-hard political junkee who cut her teeth on Rush Limbaugh conservatism in 1992, I am more than intrigued with Barack Obama. I consid...

Shakespeare Quote of the Day (A Winter's Tale) The words of a jealous husband, Leontes, King of Sicilia, spoken of his innocent wife Her...

The quality of mercy is not strain'd; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: It blesses h...

The pen is mightier than the sword.

I call in sick today and Benson is suspicious. Whatever. I sit at my computer and flip the switch, bringing the blank monitor to life. The c...

(A song parody sung to the tune of "Garden Party") I went to a graveyard party to reminisce with my old friends A chance to shar...

Newlyweds in elevator, embracing and snuggling throughout conversation. YOUNG WOMAN: Darling, when we get to our new apartment, are you goin...

My friend Abigail and I were having coffee at Starbucks and talking about everything from birthday cakes to chick flicks. We were right in t...

A One-Minute Play by Luana Krause (Cordelia and Phoebe are sitting at kitchen table drinking coffee.) CORDELIA: So where is he now? PHOEBE: ...

Some may say it was a coincidence. Others may say it was random luck. But I say it was Divine Intervention. Saturday I pulled into the drive...

Hubby recently turned fifty-five, that middle-age milestone when you realize that no matter what else happens decaf is here to stay. You als...

Rebecca’s hands tightened into fists and she furiously shook her head, trying to dispel the obsessive thoughts that assailed her daily. She ...

SHRINK: I will now say a word and I want you to say the first word that comes to your mind. Ready? PATIENT: I think so. SHRINK: "Word....