. . . . SO, AFTER A LONG HIATUS, this blog resumes with the first pages of my novel, City Haul, below, and a frustrated writer's take on our global situation, above.

      I will not trouble the reader with travails of the learning curve getting a novel written, edited, designed, and published -- hence, the hiatus. If you're a writer, you know. To others, I will only repeat what I hear countless times: the writing is easy (even countless edits) -- the rest is a chore.

     What else is in this blog? Mostly, a collection of shorter pieces composed over the years. Most of which should bring a smile to your face. Much needed during these pandemic days.
          Thanks for showing up!
                Richard Little