The Mess That Is Me

The Mess That Is Me is merely my unique observations about this crazy world that surrounds us and how I fit into it. Here I will share parts of my writing process and fears, some of our travels and reports of our events, and even about our quirky family. So grab a cup of coffee, settle back, and see what lies within this twisted mind of mine.

I’ve been to four different stores all over town, two of them office supply stores, which should carry my item with all the miscellaneous...

When I was young, my family would hop in the car and just go, no destination in mind. We had a free afternoon and my dad wanted to see...

I’m in the waiting process now. My first novella has been written, revised to death, and edited by my editors-in-residence, and now...

It was time. I had put it off as long as I could, but finally, it had reached a point where it couldn’t be avoided. The preparations...

I’m not a big sports fan. I know that comes as quite a surprise to people and many wish to revoke my Man Card, but it’s true. I wasn’t...

I love accents. Who doesn’t, right? I have to be careful, however, because when I’m talking to someone with a strong accent, I have a...

One of my family’s favorite places to visit is the Disney Marketplace, or Downtown Disney as I’m used to calling it. It’s a series of...

I have a confession to make, one that I’m sure I share with quite a few people. It’s also not really a secret. You see, I make a lousy...

The ambulance doors flew open and the injured was slid inside the crowded compartment. The medics worked with maddening speed to stop...

At one time in my life, I had three jobs. Not because I had a death wish or was trying to avoid seeing my family, but because it took...