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A New Year is Dawning...
After a few days if internet woes (following weeks of writer's block and apathy/uninspiring times), I'm back. Still, this is a time of great change. In less than 24 hours, a new decade will begin. And that has me contemplating so many things, includi...
And the Compass Turns to Nowhere That You Know Well...
In Celtic circles, November is the beginning of a new year. And thus far, the month has been a time of further great change for me. Finding time for blogging hasn't changed, though. Coupled with a dash of writer's block and feeling completely worn do...
Crawling Out from Under...
October is finally over. And somehow, I managed to survive. Sure, I slept away the entire first day of November, but my body was trying to tell me something, aside from all these aches, pains, and utter exhaustion that still floods over me. I feel as...
Home is Where the Tell-Tale Heart Is...
So, I'm back in northeast Ohio after a LONG hiatus. What a trip—er, trips—it's been. I feel like the last two weeks, I haven't had much time to sit still for long, let alone digest everything. From Salem (an incredible city... thanks to everyone ...
No Need for Broom Closets....
For starters... Happy National Coming Out Day!! I know, I didn't realize until just now. Sorry! My mind has been elsewhere!Well, Salem has been everything I thought it would be. And above all else, the entire month of October is one, long Halloween f...
Creeping from the Crypt...
I've done it again. I've neglected this blog. Of course, this month I haven't been online as much as I normally am, so that's part of the reason. It's been another crazy few weeks for me, chock full of anxiety, stress, and my usual confusion. The tem...
Glancing Down the Road...
In light of the crazy week it's been, I haven't had the time yet to write about some of the interesting things I've run across. But it's coming... never fear. Meanwhile, just a short personal update. The final cover is done for Queer Hauntings: True ...
Infantile Behavior...
Another interesting week draws to a close. Keeping busy with a plethora of things, checking up on friends, and receiving my first onslaught of negativity from an unexpected (well, expected... but not expected) source. Shocking? Slightly. Crushing? No...
Like Manna From Heaven...
When I finally let go of the stress... release the reins and said "que sera sera" about the coming month... it happened. I have word, thanks to the goddess Google. Here are the details of my upcoming book:Queer Hauntings: True Tales of Gay & Lesb...
You Can't Keep a Good Blogger Down...
Yes. I have been way too serious lately on here when I have bothered to post. And I've been distracted too much by my worrying, acutely-emotional side (ok... overwhelmed by it) to the point of madness. But it that my sole reason for not posting? Well...
Heavy Cloud But No Rain...
As life leads us through those little pathways in the woods, we never quite know where the trails will lead us. Sometimes, what seems to be the surest, best-worn footpath ends up at a dead end... or worse, leads to a grassy meadow where no trail can ...
Travel is Fatal to Melancholia...
After successfully eluding the blogosphere for neigh two weeks now, I think it's about time I spilled about my trip up north. While some photos of my trip are on my Flickr page, I haven't divulged any other details. If I continue to put it off, peopl...
Another Prolonged Departure...
Well, it's the weekend! That means I'll be signing off my computer for the next week as I head to northern places. Time to gather my gear, cross that now-fenced Canadian border, and get to Ottawa! So far, it looks like I'll be able to do a bit of inv...
Time Marches Like a Mountie...
I may seem quiet, but in reality, life has been insanely busy. I have a ton of editing work to do on another project (not my own... someone else's) as well as the other more mundane trivialities of life. And this month is going by too fast in some wa...
Southern Journeying...
It has been a whirlwind week thus far. So much to say, so much to see. I will be waiting until I return this weekend to tell all the details, though. It might take me that long to organize my thoughts and collect together everything from my Dayton tr...
Venturing Forward into the Unknown...
Let's just say camping was interesting. Hot days, freezing cold nights, and a redneck dressed as bigfoot drinking with his buddies and wreaking havoc on what should have been a relaxing stay. I received my first sunburn of the season on both arms (wh...
Another Year Closer to Death...
It has finally happened. Today is my 30th birthday!Thanks to some wise planning, I'm taking it easy today. Though I do have a few things to accomplish, like moving furniture (long story) and packing for the camping trip coming up later this week. Oth...
Don't Drink and Divine...
Last night was a nice break for me; a nice dinner out at a fitting restaurant and a quick swing by a haunted spot. I've had a lot on my mind lately, and too much to do at the same time. Even for a few hours, it was good to get away from deadlines and...
Absent and Exhausted...
Another quiet week for Spooked! Sorry for the lack of posts. between jury duty, other projects, and sleep deprivation, I haven't had the energy. I'm getting behind on a lot of things and dealing with a lot of life insanity, so it's just one of those ...
Light at the End of the Week's Tunnel...
Training Day 3: Now that most of the information thrown at us has been digested, things are getting easier. I actually left in good spirits today without that dread of going back. Sure, there isn't any health care or special favors coming out of it, ...
Workin' Nine to Five...
What a way to make a living...So, training is a bit more intensive than I expected! I guess this means I won't be getting much blogging done this week. Hopefully I'll have enough time to squeeze out a post or two in the next couple of days. Between t...
I Haven't Got Time for the Pain...
Bah, scheduling conflicts. I hate them. Everything wants to happen at the same time! I go through periods where nothing is on my slate, then everything wants to happen on the same day! Life would be so much easier if things were spread out, but that'...
Random Acts of Unkindness...
Tell the truth and shame the devil.I find myself using that phrase quite a lot. While we desire to live by that phrase, we often live contrary to it. Truth can hurt and cause strain or argument. It can be a lot uglier than a lie. It's easier to say, ...
A House of Cards...
Today is just... odd. Yesterday's plans dissipated. And I'm feeling a bit strange about everything. I haven't heard from my friend in over 36 hours.I canceled on Monday night with a bad stomach ache and some slight uneasiness. Perhaps I nodded off fo...
Saturday Night's Alright...
Saturday evening was a reunion in so many ways. And old friend, Steve, and his new boyfriend came in town, so we had an opportunity to catch up on the past several years. I haven't seen him since... oh it must be over six years. Needless to say, ther...
Just Passing Through...
No time for a post today, though I have several things to write about. I'll have some news stories to discuss and adventures to mention tomorrow if I have the time. It'll be a busy few days for me. But in a good way. Luckily, in spite of some 'blah' ...
The End is Near...
Finally, I'm on the last six chapters of the book. After tonight, that number should be down to five. The final chapter is being saved for the weekend, since I need to make a few phone calls before tackling it. I found the notes I had scribbled from ...
Curses! Foiled Again!
Criminy. My luck is horrible lately. First, the groundhog saw his shadow today. Six more weeks of his befrigged winter!! Then I get an email about my order. Discontinued! They say the third time's the charm, so hopefully I'll still be getting my earl...
Just Another Freaky Friday...
Sheesh. What a day I've been having. I can't seem to remember for more than 30 minutes which day it is (they say the mind is the first thing to go...). On the bright side, by sheer accident, I found the wine opener I believed I had lost months ago. I...
Back to the Insanity...
This month, I have learned a valuable lesson: never decide to drop everything to punch out chapters in assembly line fashion! Why? For one, cutting off from everyone around you means major withdrawal worse than a nicotine addiction and leads to a maj...
