Friday’s for JohnKu Today’s a little different… Craig’s in the house. I usually have a John Ku and also some thoughts about the week on Friday. Today is a little different. I couldn’t help but do a JohnKu, but the musings will have to wait. I am delighted to be joined by Craig Boyack, who […]
“Hey, Lucy. YOU AWAKE?” “Um, I am now.” “How about a game of Puma and Water Buffalo?” “You get to be the Puma, right?” “Well, let’s just ask ourselves. Who most resembles the Puma?” “Sure, and who most resembles the Water Buffalo?” “I will ask everyone out there. Who indeed.” “Who are you talking to […]
It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week Larry in his unsubtle way asked Wentworth directly if he sent thugs to kill and Andrew and him. Needless to say, Wentworth went off-hook and demanded Larry and Andrew leave his office. He even threatened to call, as he said, “The real police.” I see […]
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
Is the Orb of Durag the key to Clyde and the Dawn Fangs destruction? As Dawn Fang vampires are found dead across Windemere, their infamous leader will remember what it is to be afraid. With the truce between Nyte and Nytefall nearing its end, an old enemy has emerged to rekindle the vampires’ most ancient […]
This week marks the 193rd anniversary of the first Mardi-Gras celebration in New Orleans. This event just cries out for a visit. Of course, there are some precautions needed, so take this list and try to stay out of trouble. Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Mardi-Gras Celebration in New […]
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More Maine—Arts & Culture Maine officially celebrates its Bicentennial (200th birthday as an independent US state) on March 15, 2020. The Pine Tree State (Maine’s official nickname)—provides a sanctuary for arts and culture—check out these famous Maine people (Arts & Literature) at Maine.gov. Maine has been inspiring…
The ancient art of Chinese Brush Painting was present in the Lakeway Activity Center this weekend. On Saturday and today, a class was and is being held on Chinese Brush Art. Unlike traditional western-style painting, Chinese Brush Painting is meant to capture the spirit of the subject rather than its photographic reality. The ink and […]
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and this week’s prompt will need some explanation by the Prompt Master, Linda Hill. Here is what she posted on the dungeon door, “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “animal sounds.” Write about the sounds animals make and how you experience them. Have […]
Another week rolls along. Eight more hours, and we can all jump into a giant container of our favorite coping substance. This has been a pretty quiet week. I have pretty much tended to the blog, and that’s about all. I am trying to put together some data that can be used to query agents. […]
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