Tag Archives: writing

Shards of Fire and Ice

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Madame Paradox

It is a place called Venice, and I am eight. Waterways crammed between ancient buildings, a man wearing a hat rows a funny-looking boat downstream with a long oar. He deposits us at our destination and floats off beneath a … Continue reading →

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Of Shoes And Ships And Sealing Wax

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Madame Paradox

From time to time I ask myself the important questions in life. For example, why is the dog in this picture pushing a baby carriage? Do I get enough fiber? How much NYC soot can I inhale before becoming the proverbial … Continue reading →

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Things I Stuck In My Mouth As A Child And Other Important Memories

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Madame Paradox

One spring day, young Heidi climbed up the kitchen stepladder, reached into the back of the cabinet and located what appeared to be a luscious chunk of chocolate. Now, growing up in a house filled with dieters, I knew it … Continue reading →

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My Visit With The Amazon Warrior Women

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Madame Paradox

Today, I will be guest posting for Debi over at The Truth About Motherhood. Now don’t all freak out at once. I am not with child. (Someone get my mother an oxygen tank, would you?) In honor of her blog’s … Continue reading →

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Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery While Under the Influence Of This Writing Career

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Madame Paradox

I have this malady I fear is terminal, a creeping fungus that refuses to recede. I am a writer you see, and despite all my best efforts, I can deny this disease no longer. I mean no one in their … Continue reading →

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Dr. Freud, We Have A Problem

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Madame Paradox

There are few things that warm the cockles more than watching a young child play with her dollies. Unless of course she’s me. A dolly placed in my hot little hands was immediately stripped of her worldly possessions. That’s right, … Continue reading →

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Evolution, It’s Not Just For Dogs With Gas

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Madame Paradox

Some of you may recall I mentioned our family dog Pepper and his digestive issues in an earlier post. Poor Pepper. As a puppy he was sick all the time until the vet determined he was born without the ability … Continue reading →

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In Case This Writing Thing Doesn’t Pan Out…

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Madame Paradox

I’m considering alternative careers.  Which do you prefer?   For the Halloween options click here.  For earlier options try here and also here. PS:  As for my previous post My Bat-Shit-Insane Menagerie Of Truth, I will reveal which is the lie and … Continue reading →

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In Case This Writing Thing Doesn’t Pan Out – Halloween Edition

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Madame Paradox

I’m considering alternative employment.  Which do you prefer?

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Some Bloody Gruesome Characters for Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Madame Paradox

Yesterday in the midst of working on today’s post a challenge presented itself on twitter, courtesy of Frank Delaney.  The chance to write up the creepiest character studies I could, using the prerequisite twitter 140 characters.  I must say my … Continue reading →

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