Notes From The Funny Farm A writer's life with with a cat, three dogs, seven chickens, and one very patient husband.

I was surprised to learn yesterday that when the gas and electric company threatens to terminate your service if you don’t respond to the notice to terminate your service, they actually will terminate your service. It was a surprising  lesson … Continue reading →

There’s a spot in my house, as you walk up the stairs to the second floor and make the turn on the landing, where, if the conditions are right, it smells like my grandparents’ house. It’s the smell of tiny dust particles suspended … Continue reading →

All of this cemetery walking I’ve been doing has piqued my curiousity about my own family tree. Over the years, I’ve dabbled in tracing my roots. I’ve had some relatives who have done a lot of work and they’ve shared … Continue reading →

Bandit and I went out for a meander through Mt. Hope Cemetery today, mostly so I could clear my head and shake off the negative vibes I’ve picked up over the last month or so from some know-it-alls and jack-asses I’ve been … Continue reading →

In the interest of full disclosure, this post will make a shameless pitch for why I need to win an all expense paid trip to BarkWorld 2012. What can I say? I’m desperate. 1) I had a rough 2011.  I know … Continue reading →

My regular readers know that over the last few years I’ve tossed around several ideas for books. More than several. I still think they’re all great but my problem has always come when it’s time to sit down and actually … Continue reading →