A paved path runs near our house where we frequently walk. There’s a spot where the trail goes between the DART light rail tracks and the parking lot of an apartment complex. Here, along the fence line and beneath the bushes and in the storm drains, we sometimes see stray cats that run away theContinue reading “Ghost, Gift, & Grim: A Tale of Three Black Cats (And Why You Need One of Them in Your Life)”
Tag Archives: Cats
Indie and the Ghost
When I talk to people about my Spooky America books, one of the most common questions they ask is, “Have you ever seen a ghost?” The answer isn’t as easy as a simple yes or no. Have I seen, truly seen, without a doubt, a ghostly spirit? No. Have I experienced strange sensations that feltContinue reading “Indie and the Ghost”
Poems & Purrs
Greetings, friends! I recently learned that two of my poems earned first place prizes in this year’s Poetry Society of Texas Annual Awards. I’m proud to share that “Upon Running into a Former Sweater at Goodwill” and “Eating the Watermelon Moon” will appear in PST’s A Book of the Year 2023. While I can’t giveContinue reading “Poems & Purrs”
