Tag Archives: WTF

NANOWRIMO UPDATE (Shingles Vax Edition)

Posted on November 10, 2021 by PB Rippey

10 days since the start of Nanowrimo. I have missed 2 days of showing up. Because I got my shingles vaccine and had no idea it would slay me. “Just a sore arm,” I was told. “Like the flu shot. … Continue reading →

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Writing & Covid

Posted on December 7, 2020 by PB Rippey

Pulling a Trumbo.

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It Happens

Posted on July 25, 2020 by PB Rippey

   

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Poem

Posted on November 13, 2019 by PB Rippey

Flawbag There is the girl, woman this 3:02p.m., midway on twinkling crosswalk. Her voice thumps her hip, tucked in a dropped- bottom bag working on its 5th shoulder strap. Walk-lope: she doesn’t like you, though it is doubtful she could … Continue reading →

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13 Years: Grateful

Posted on December 17, 2018 by PB Rippey
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Hunting

Posted on October 29, 2018 by PB Rippey

230am, the dog’s nose a wet Q-tip on my ear, his drunk-carny’s breath. I rise, stumble to the patio door, let him out. Waiting, I realize my right foot is wet. I panic:  blood? Cat vomit. I stumble to the … Continue reading →

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#MeToo

Posted on October 16, 2017 by PB Rippey

I didn’t look at Twitter for 24 hours a few days ago. #ROSEARMY I posted a bit on FB. #metoo I switched FB from public to only friends. #WTH”FRIENDS”??? I’ve been reading FB and Twitter in bed before turning out … Continue reading →

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