Brandon Ellrich – Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet

Back to the Drawing Board?

I’m writing most of my articles on Substack now. Will you join me there?

Kids Who Will Make You Happy You’re Child-Free

If you look forward to one day becoming a parent, this article will show you why you should be glad you’re child-free.

Visit Missouri Town: A Journey Through Time

Missouri Town is a 30-acre living history museum in Jackson County, Missouri, featuring over 25 buildings from 1822-1860 that have been restored and furnished. Visitors can explore various structures, including homes, shops, and a schoolhouse, while interacting with livestock. It provides insight into 19th-century life through its exhibits and events.

A Poem with Nine Lives

This is a nonet poem about cats. The nonet is a nine-line poem featuring a specific syllable count for each line.

What Happens When Your Favorite Literary Characters Post Help Wanted Ads?

One of these jobs may not make you a headliner, but you’ll be “famous-adjacent” Do you recognize the classic novels associated with these ads? WANTED: Sitter for Lunatic Wife Need position filled ASAP! No prior experience or education is required, though past dog sitting may prove helpful. Previous work as an exorcist’s assistant automatically lands anContinue reading “What Happens When Your Favorite Literary Characters Post Help Wanted Ads?”

When You Suddenly Know Your Cats Run Your Household

It really sneaks up on you If you have cats, you know they like to claim territories. Your house becomes theirs and you don’t push back because you love them. If you have children (first of all, why?), the cats take second place but if you don’t, you begin to alter your lifestyle to accommodate these finicky felines.Continue reading “When You Suddenly Know Your Cats Run Your Household”

Thanksgiving’s Revenge Is a Dish Best Served at 400 Degrees

We abused Thanksgiving long enough Originally published in Contemplate You may have seen previews or even watched the movie Thanksgiving, about a weird-looking pilgrim on a murderous rampage. That may appear more like a documentary to many Native Americans, but that’s another topic. What you’re about to read here is more frightening than a hatchet-wielding man withContinue reading “Thanksgiving’s Revenge Is a Dish Best Served at 400 Degrees”

The Spectacular Beauty of Autumn — and Death — in Photos

There is necessity and even beauty in death. This is illustrated perfectly during Autumn.

Do You Want to Take a Trip, a Holiday, or a Vacation?

Do You Want to Take a Trip, a Holiday, or a Vacation? A trip can be almost anything. You can take a trip to the grocery store or a trip down memory lane. A holiday is a bit longer. The Brits use this term as Americans would use vacation. I always think of a holiday as a specificContinue reading “Do You Want to Take a Trip, a Holiday, or a Vacation?”

Freelance Writing

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I haven’t been posting a lot of articles on WordPress very often. I was, and still am gaining followers and had a lot of great interactions with many writers, but like everyone else, I have bills to pay. I began a freelance writing jobContinue reading “Freelance Writing”