It’s Coffee Time

For over twenty years, I’ve kept a standing appointment with the sunrise. When the Texas Gulf Coast weather is kind enough to offer a breeze, you’ll find me on the back porch with a steaming mug and a quiet mind.

CoffeeMuses is the result of those two decades of morning rituals. It is a collection of reflections on family, the daily rhythms of life in Alvin, and the simple beauty found in the world right outside my door. This is where the “mountain dream” finds its home in the coastal sun—one cup and one story at a time.

Sunrise from the back porch

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Mixed Media

The author shares their experience of creating AI-generated images, starting from a seed image and evolving through various prompts. Initially focused on fantasy themes, their process involves multiple iterations of editing and tweaking. They also…
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Short Story: Neon & Sulfur

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The New Secret Engine of Texas Politics:

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