Sometimes I stay up too late to explain. I have a full time job, but even though I need to wake up in the morning, I stay up late. It’s just fun. There’s no other explanation. So now it’s 3 am and here are a few haiku I wrote late tonight. PILLOWS My mastectomy Pillow is my favorite Leg support now healed PAST MIDNIGHT … Continue reading Late Night Musings
Today I experienced gender eurphoria when my new boss called me “he” in front of coworkers. It was the best! I came out as transgender while working at my last job, and while people were supportive, pronouns were difficult. I understand, it’s still hard to make the change with my family as well, so as long as people aren’t trying to be disrepectful I let it go. … Continue reading Respect Pronouns
Lately, under the influence of alcohol I get aware and excited about my top surgery, which I had back in January. As alcohol tends to amplify our current emotions, this is understandable. I’ve been writing lots about my top surgery because yes, it’s a big deal, and yes, I’m super happy now that it’s over! Since the surgery, I’ve felt complete and have been … Continue reading Post-Op Haiku
From time to time I look back over my old posts on TheProse.com and am often delighted, sometimes dismayed, and always intrigued when I don’t remember writing something! Recently, I was reacquianted with my old friend Alderch. He’s a side-note to my main work-in-progress novel, and he goes on many adventures of his own. Ultimately, I’m not sure if he will ever meet my other main … Continue reading Work in Progress
It’s a misconception that house cats are all nails and teeth, full of disdain, and containing no interest in being “nice.” Well that isn’t true; the sad truth is that too many cats aren’t socialized properly at a young age. As an owner of three super affectionate, non-scratching fur-babies, I’m reminded of how lucky I am. Here is my advice on raising a sweet kitten … Continue reading How to raise an affectionate cat
In the last few days, I’ve been working on a companion poem for my speculative fiction novel, The Empry of Cheraste. I posted it on TheProse for their challenge of the month about villains. The novel is centered around Z’Alenor a “princess” from a cold, rough, war-hungry empire, ruled by an evil queen, Z’Atersab. Z’Alenor is sent to seduce, marry, and then murder the Queen of another … Continue reading “On my sister, Z’Alenor”
This panoramic picture shows an art installation at the Tower of London back in 2014 called, “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,” which started in July of that year to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of WWI. At the time I was living in London and my parents were visiting, so we went to the Tower, and happened upon this spectacular sight. It’s a … Continue reading Tower of London
© 2014 J. A. Smith All Rights Reserved Rows of prayer candles taken in 2014. I’m not religious but I love churches and cathedrals, and lighting candles for loved ones when I visit. Paris is one of my favorite cities, and I am lucky enough to have been there twice, so I figured it was a great first photograph to share. There will definitely be … Continue reading Illumination, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Hello Everyone! You may be familiar with my poetry blogs, MusingtoPieces and WeAreSoBroken, where I post my current and favorite poems. Now, I’ve decided to create a place where I can share prose, photography and commentary on my favorite subjects. These include: cats, anthropology, archaeology, history, travel, food, coffee, and wine. Posts will range from experiences, to advice, to fictitious prose. Now I better get … Continue reading Welcome to my new blog
