
Whether you have arrived here with intentionality or by sheer happenstance, I celebrate your arrival to my (both literal and figurative) domain. You now find yourself in the not-quite-hallowed halls of the grand repository of my nonsensical ramblings, thoughtful diatribes, and therapeutic musings.
My hope is for you to feel a sense of connection. If you find yourself relating to, or moved by, one of my pieces, please grace me with a comment or two to let me know how I am doing.
I implore thee, impart upon me thy words.
Like most artists, my cravings include caffeine, excessive wordplay, structure that I can both follow and ignore, and thoughtful feedback, which helps me to better understand the ways people connect with my writings.
Have an enjoyable stay.
~ elr
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![Sitting Alone, Waiting [Image: ID 138578963 © Motortion | Dreamstime.com] | E.L. Redwine A man sits alone in a darkened restaurant, waiting for his date to arrive. His head is down, and his hands are crossed on the table in front of him. A half-melted candle, a half-empty glass of wine, and his cell phone sit on the table in front of him.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dreamstime_138578963-2048x850-1.jpg)
![Woman and Smoke [Image: ID 109009704 © Dmitry Kotin | Dreamstime.com] | E.L. Redwine Black smoke in the shape of a side portrait of a woman's face. The black tendrils of smoke create the feeling of long wavy hair blowing in the wind. Double exposure.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dreamstime_109009704-2048x850-1.jpg)









![Hammering the Point Home [Image: ID 193667559 © Stevendalewhite | Dreamstime.com] | E.L. Redwine A man preparing to drive a white, painted finishing nail into a board with a hammer while his left hand supports the nail. A ladder, shop benches and tools are visible in the background.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dreamstime_193667559-2048x850-1.jpg)
![I Stand Alone [Images: © Jason Fertig and Curaphotography (composite by elr)] | E.L. Redwine A bright red umbrella site alone on an aged European, wet, gray brick street. Overlay of pianist playing piano.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dreamstime_24931399-Jason_Fervento-composite-2048x1245-1.jpg)
![New Year in the City Park [Image: ID 144742987 © kichigin19 | Fotolia] | E.L. Redwine A monochrome image of snow falling softly on a line of wood and cast-iron benches that line the sidewalk in a New York City park. In the background, old buildings stretch into the distance.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fotolia_144742987_Subscription_Monthly_L-2048x850-1.jpg)
![a lonely person in sad mood [Image: ID 339887562 © Thu Thien Hoang Nguyen | Dreamstime.com] | E.L. Redwine A lonely woman sits alone in the back row of an empty movie theater. The orange/red seats are illuminated, from above, by a yellow light.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/dreamstime_339887562-2048x850-1.jpg)
![Wooden Rollercoaster [Image: ID 131840271 © Stefano Carnevali | Dreamstime.com] | E.L. Redwine A close-up view of the construction of a large wooden rollercoaster, taken from below. Light-brown steel rails sit atop a wood-encased steel structure.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dreamstime_131840271-2048x850-1.jpg)
![Pointing at You [Image: ID 202865292 © Hanna | Fotolia] | E.L. Redwine A male arm, clothed in white, reaches out to point his index finger at you. The white-skinned hand has a plain, gold wedding ring on its ring finger.](https://www.elredwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Fotolia_202865292_Subscription_Monthly_XL-2048x850-1.jpg)