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Dragon Biography

December 21, 2025December 22, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 16 Comments

Yesterday morning I saw this writing-prompt: "Would you rather have a pet dragon the size of a cat, or a cat the size of a dragon?" As I read the responder's list of advantages to cat-sized dragons, I realized I was grinning. I have lived with a cat-sized dragon! When my son was an infant, … Continue reading Dragon Biography

Roommates in a Padded Cell

padded white cell, empty except for a vase of purple daisies
November 21, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 12 Comments

Pepper and I met (virtually) when we were both freelance-writing for the same client. Well, Steve wasn't actually the "end-user" client himself; he was more like a broker of freelance writing-jobs. His jobs paid a little less-per-word than the gigs I landed on my own (because he was taking a cut), but he was a … Continue reading Roommates in a Padded Cell

Tomatoes & Moose

basket of tomatoes
September 20, 2025November 21, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 6 Comments

JustD in her garden Long ago (15-ish years?) in a galaxy far, far away (my Hawaiian BBQ restaurant in Boise), my then-new neighbor (and regular customer) explained to my then-husband how to spell her name: "It's not D-E-E, it's just 'D'." Keoni wrote out, on the lid of her take-out container: JustD. And ever since, … Continue reading Tomatoes & Moose

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    Willie Torres Jr. on If the Present is a Gift, so is the PastJanuary 10, 2026

    Letting go of our own plans is hard, but trusting God with the unknown matters. The past feels safe, but…

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    dovalpage on A Pain in the NeckJanuary 10, 2026

    Take care. Hope you feel better soon! Sending good vibes.

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    Peter A. Taylor on A Pain in the NeckJanuary 10, 2026

    Over 70% of us who served in Vietnam were there as volunteers. We went because our country called. I was…

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    "While I was in Vietnam I was involved in a serious accident. I was flipped out of a boat and…

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    I know I should clear space, but I just don't have the motivation 😄 Especially toys my little dude no…

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