Category Archives: Writing

State of the Blog: Lightning in a Bottle

[End-of-the-month commentary on blogging. List of previous.] Posted earlier this month, Why I Ride by Katie Wood is now my second most popular individual post, according to the WordPress stats. It was by far the most popular on Facebook. In WP hits, it takes a backseat only to Watching the Tevis, July 21, 2013. ItContinue reading “State of the Blog: Lightning in a Bottle”

Other Writing: Sporthorse Cruise, USDF

“Behind The Scenes: Alice Knox, Founder, Sporthorse Cruise” USDF Connection February 2015 United States Dressage Federation A short interview about horse vacations at sea. © 2015 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Behind The Scenes

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”

Blogging Goals, Or Not

To expand my horizons, I have joined See Jane Write, a local blogging group. The first event of the year was a goal-setting workshop. Content & photos here. I’m in the back corner with grey hair & blue glasses. We met at Desert Island Supply Co., a free creative writing and tutoring center for localContinue reading “Blogging Goals, Or Not”

On the 9th Day of Christmas: Nine Pounds a-Droppin’

Yesterday looked forward. Today looks back. How did I do with the 2014 resolutions? Weight “My third goal for the year* is to lose weight.” [9th] Victory! Taken off & stayed off. Show vest buttons with ease. [Progress: photos at end] No thanks to me. Credit goes to an obliging metabolism and an outstanding chef.Continue reading “On the 9th Day of Christmas: Nine Pounds a-Droppin’”