Archive - Salted Wetzel with a side of mustard

Forever in Our Hearts

Short Fiction: A Father Remembers His Son at a Joyous Wedding

Oct 4 •

September 2024

There are no winners here

The A's end an era in Oakland and the fans are left behind.

Sep 27 •

Joanne Kwan: Creative expression in multiple forms

Author and artist joins the Creative Hero on Writing to share what inspires her

Sep 20 •

Bonus Fiction: A surprising welcome

Fictionistas Flash Fiction Meetup provides heartwarming inspiration

Sep 17 •

Worrying is a drug we can't kick

Energy is wasted on what we can't control

Sep 13 •

Short Fiction: A Future Bride's Day Takes an Unexpected Turn as the Internet Vanishes

Sep 6 •

August 2024

Extra Mustard: Back to School

Lamenting the Empty Nest

Aug 23 •

The grind of writing

Mastering purpose takes more than inspiration

Aug 16 •

All the small things

Fridge Philosophy: Look at the trees instead of the forest

Aug 9 •

Unforgettable night

Short Fiction: Unforgettable Reunion brings unexpected empathy in a chance encounter

Aug 2 •

July 2024

Staring down 50... I want to blink.

Crossing a threshold to a new phase has me gripping the doorframe

Jul 26 •

Wait, I'm an author now?

With two books published, an unknowing personal rebranding has taken place

Jul 19 •

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