The Gang of Five
byI was accosted earlier to-day by a gang of teenaged thugs. It was a terrifying experience for me, especially since I’m 65, with mobility…
Mental Health
My Reflection in Four Walls
byIt’s been a long time since I’ve had a conversation in person. I don’t leave my apartment often, I rarely see people, I’m a…
The Fold of the Year
byIt is the first week in July – I like to call this ‘the fold of the year’ because there are six months behind…
PTNC, not PTSD
byI am Paul Tertius Noble Chapman. My initials are PTNC. When people learn I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, my initials often become PTSD. …
Mental Health Awareness 2019
bySomeone designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month. There seem to be quite a few months with this designation, but May is the official…
The Author’s Way
byThe question authors are most often asked is: Where do you get your plots? It’s also one we don’t particularly care for. Many of…
What’s An Author To Do?
byI’ve received a few ‘hints’ lately that it’s been a while since I posted an article. Part of the delay has been due to…
The Eye of the Storm
byOn Monday, I’m going to have the first of two surgeries to remove cataracts from my eyes. I am told that following surgery and…
Message from a Cave
byMessage from a Cave I’ve been deeply depressed during the last couple of weeks. I’ve been struggling with the inadequacies and immutability of Social…