Off Topic: Two Sentence Genre Stories

YA Paranormal Becoming a vampire was supposed to be about glamour and sophistication and mystery. Instead, I’m 14 forever. Western Noon sunlight glinted off the barrels of the two silver six-shooters. In a few minutes, the ownership of the El Dorado Ranch would be settled and Miss Kitty would have one less customer. Science FictionContinue reading “Off Topic: Two Sentence Genre Stories”

Off Topic: The Seven Deadly Sins of Reading Other People’s Blogs

Caveat: Today’s subject is not about horses. For more non-equine subjects, see my other blog, Off Topic. Rodney’s Saga returns to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. SLOTH – This was clever. I should leave an appreciative comment. Meh. Too much work. Click. PRIDE – My blog is sooooo much better than this. Preen. Strut. Back pat.Continue reading “Off Topic: The Seven Deadly Sins of Reading Other People’s Blogs”

Off Topic Text Art: Origin

I get bored easily. I get motion sick. Therefore, keeping young Katherine entertained in a car was of vital importance. My grandmother and I used to play The Alphabet Game. Starting with A, we would look for the letters of the alphabet on roadsigns, billboards, license plates, etc. I remember wanting to be the firstContinue reading “Off Topic Text Art: Origin”

Off Topic: The Upside of Negativity

Alabama Phoenix Festival, Day 2. I am there with Magic City LEGO Users Group, trying not to scare people. Caveat: Today’s subject is not about horses. Occasionally, I think about other things. For more non-equine subjects, see my other blog, Off Topic. Rodney’s Saga returns to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. The self-help shelves sag withContinue reading “Off Topic: The Upside of Negativity”

Off Topic: My Origin Story

Caveat: Today’s subject is only tangentially about horses. For more non-equine subjects, see my other blog, Off Topic. Rodney’s Saga returns to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow. I have a near-monthly gig interviewing folks about their jobs in the horse industry: good parts, bad parts, and how they got started [USDF Connection clips]. This led meContinue reading “Off Topic: My Origin Story”