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In Younger Days — This short story is part of a chapter in my forthcoming book, “Memories of Montserrat.” They told this story for years. My grandparents loved entertaining. Tea parties, afternoons playing bridge, full dinners, Caribbean sunset viewings, and “Adventures in Listening” — they never missed an opportunity to gather and socialize. Phones…

Remember your why — “Taking back the authority of my own work.” — Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big We know the standard advice — your journal entries are for you. They are not here to share with others. For one reason or another, they are for your own growth, reflection, or personal development. …

66 Years of Life — I’ve been sitting in my Captain’s quarters all week, thinking about what you all can get me for my birthday today. Here’s entries from the daily log this week. Chickens. Eggs are so dang expensive right now. But then I’d have to feed them. And deal with roosters. I don’t…

All the crouton stuffing you can eat — Being friends with Chronos, God of Time, has its benefits. I can ignore my own deadlines. I can pronounce it whatever time I like. Clocks? Who needs stinkin’ clocks? When you have a time deity on your side, anything goes. When Chronos says make crouton stuffing, you start cubing bread…

Free tacos and other musings — I get a bit nostalgic at this time of year. And not just because it’s gourd season. September 20, 2019 — the founding of MuddyUm — just passed by. We have been entertaining people with laughter for the past four years. I remember when the ship was just two months…

Money! Retirement! Writers Prompts! Live Retreats! Stories! Fantasy Football! — I told Chef Sean Sherman that as I was cooking his tea, it brought up memories of growing up, and the outdoor spaces where I lived. “Yes, it smells like the forest!” he replied. That’s because it IS the forest. He had spent a few moments after he arrived at…

Medium Day and other barnacles of interest — If you haven’t heard by now, tomorrow — August 12th — is Medium Day. Editors have been writing about it all week! 🏴‍☠️Pirate Community Calendar-August Join MuddyUm on Medium Day, August 12th! TWICE!muddyum.net MuddyUm July 2023 Top 3 + 1 MuddyUm’s funniest for July 2023 and one bonus from elsewheremuddyum.net 4:30 PM To 5:00 PM Is The First MuddyUm Medium Day Session “The Care and Feeding of the Comedy Community” is the topic- be there or be square (HA!)muddyum.net

Let’s Share — At a Writers’ Retreat here in Poughkeepsie, New York, a small group of editors and writers gathered here at my home and retreat center, for a weekend of writing, inspiration and laughter. It was the first of what we expect will be many, and it will grow, just as surely…