Those of you who paid for premium cables channels in the 80s may remember Angel.  It was the tale of a girl who’s momma left here alone with a $100 bill one day who decided to make a living on the streets.  She had a secret life–High school honor student by day, Hollywood hooker by night.

Brett Giddens has a slightly less dramatic secret life.  Then again, he’s a real person.  He’s an Oklahoma high school basketball coach by day who spends his nights singing in small casinos as an Elvis impersonator.

I have a secret day/night life, too.  Mine doesn’t rival the Angel story and it isn’t as fun as Giddens’ tale.

Sometimes, in the evening, I write things that pay next to nothing.  And I do it just for fun. [Read more…]