Author Archives: merseamersea

OK. Dis is me, Quinn. I is a cat. I live with new peeps, wit 1 of my sisters. (Not crazy about her, but sheeze OK I gess.) So, it isn’t dinner yet, so I goes out to take tha … Continue reading →

True, Dos. But here’s a newsflash – we don’t like you, either! And I don’t WANT to be your “real” mom. And we do know that your ACTUAL mom was a SLUT. Does that sound harsh? It’s just that of … Continue reading →

The small town where my grandparents lived had a pet crow. Yes, the ENTIRE TOWN. His name was Joe. Yes. Joe Crow. No sarcasm or racism implied. They just called him Joe. (As the “bad” name is “John Crow”,  we … Continue reading →

My short story has been published! I must admit, it’s exciting. Thank you, Lorie! http://kingsriverlife.com/category/kings-river-reviewers/terrific-tales/

Was looking forward to watching my screener of “Downsizing”, which we did tonight. Anyone who knows Hollywood history will immediately understand my upcoming reference to one and two “reelers” – also known as “shorts”. Forgive me for preaching to the … Continue reading →

In light of the deeds being “promised” – or, in my opinion, threatened – by the administration currently in power, consider, if you have a moment, the observations of a Spanish poet who died in 1936, at the age of … Continue reading →

Finally – a new poet explodes upon the literary scene. Her name is Lucy, and she’s a puppy. She has taken pencil in paw and written her first opus. Enjoy. “Dey say a cutie pi izz what I am. I … Continue reading →

My husband has just been reading to me a FB post. Apparently, Melania Trump had lunch. And for some reason, this is important. Well, of course, lunch is important. Breakfast, I hear, is MORE important, but I won’t make an … Continue reading →

Our wonderful friend (and author) Kate Thornton wrote this poem to commemorate the passing of our sweet little girl. It is a tribute not only to Toot, but to every beloved pet anyone has ever loved and lost, so I … Continue reading →