Category Archives: writing

Matthew Gomez Flash Fiction Challenge: Sub Genre Mash-Up of Southern Gothic and Cosmic Horror “Cotton Farmer”

Posted on March 28, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Cotton Farmer By EF Sweetman My dear Mama passed on while bringing me into this world-her one baby girl. Nine strapping boys couldn’t kill her, it was me, her tiniest baby. Nannie and Poppy came to help take care of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on March 24, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Up early, getting my coffee before deciding do I kill time on the bad news, or write with a clean head. Large, milk no sugar. I gave up the sugar in my coffee in 1987 because I ran out of … Continue reading →

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Monday morning

Posted on March 23, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Large, milk, no sugar, thanks. That didn’t take long, did it? News on the radio is that senators can’t get together in the biggest health crisis in over one hundred years. And depending on your political slant, it’s either they’re … Continue reading →

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Sleep is for suckers, right?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Up early, still dark. I’ve never been a good sleeper, so why start now? Large, milk, no sugar. It’s my dad’s birthday. He’s 89. He’s awesome. I mean it, he’s an amazing guy-both my parents are amazing. I’m so lucky, … Continue reading →

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Oh hi, it s been a while, and we're in a pandemic

Posted on March 21, 2020 by EF Sweetman

It’s been years, hasn’t it? How’s everyone been? Kind of a rough time to ask, given the epic event that we’re in right now. I hope, pray, wish–all those foamy, easy words that come automatically–that you are doing well and … Continue reading →

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Well This is Interesting.

Posted on January 26, 2016 by EF Sweetman

My blog is blowing up. I mean it, it is exploding with views, and I have absolutely no idea why. This is, sadly, a very beloved, but a neglected blog. I started it, I think, in 2007. I had no … Continue reading →

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Could 2016 be the Year of the New Hamburgler?

Posted on December 28, 2015 by EF Sweetman

Oh, McDonald’s! Just when I think you’ve given up on your advertising campaign (has it been 10 or 12 years of I’m Lovin’ It!?) you turn us all completely on our heads with your new ad campaign. The Hamburgler! Remember him? … Continue reading →

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Winter Riding

Posted on December 19, 2015 by EF Sweetman

It has been warm and snowless up here in Massachusetts. I am not complaining, the weather has been perfect for winter riding. If you don’t mind riding without snow or freezing temperatures. After last winter, this is something I don’t … Continue reading →

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I’ll Have an Extra Smarmy Venti with Two Pumps of Who The F*ck Cares

Posted on November 12, 2015 by EF Sweetman

I can’t be the only one around who had no clue about the mega over-priced, crappy coffee chain red cups until my newsfeed and twitter informed me EVERYONE IS OUTRAGED OVER THE STARBUCKS RED CUP CONTROVERSY!  Are we? We are? Really? I … Continue reading →

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Bianchi Mini Velo Bicycle

Posted on October 31, 2015 by EF Sweetman

I have a new obsession. This is a Bianchi Mini Velo. They are smaller than regular road bikes but have the same ergonomic geometry to feel almost similar to a full sized road bike. The purpose of these bikes are … Continue reading →

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