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No Rest For A Hero

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I forgot what made me think about how certain heroes never get to rest.  Might have been when I was watching ‘Highlander’ Season 1.  I remember a character telling the protagonist that he can’t stay out of the contest of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Icarus Reborn

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Written about the constant reaching for hope, which is followed by an inevitable crushing of disappointment.) I see a pattern That I follow to perfection Reaching for the ring High above my head Basking me In a golden glow Barely … Continue reading →

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Questions 3 and a Look Back at ‘Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue’

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue had a lot going on.  The big thing was introducing Dariana, who was the final champion.  I was going to make her origins a big reveal later, but realized that it might be more interesting to … Continue reading →

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Exaggerated Conditions in Fiction

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was watching a show, which was rather good.  The name was ‘Almost Paradise’ and it was a crime show with some comedy.  The main character goes to a tropical island because he suffers from high blood pressure.  This means … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Fictional Plant Creation

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

What you see above is a real plant from mythology?  Okay, that sentence didn’t make the most amount of sense.  The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary comes from Central Asia.  Its fruit was a sheep, which would graze on the area … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: I Want Your Greener Grass

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(We’ve all been there or seen it in action.) The lonely man watches As the crowded man plays With parents, wife, and child He envies the connections That he lacks within his life He wanders off alone With time he … Continue reading →

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Creating Fictional Plants: 9 Times Out of 10 They’re Carnivorous

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I realized that I’ve talked a lot about designing monsters over the years.  Always a focus on the animals though.  A plant-based creature might show up at times, but there are still animalistic characteristics.  This seems wrong.  An environment is … Continue reading →

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Beware the Ideas of March: Doom Omens

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t really know much about doom omens beyond what they are.  These are warnings about disaster approaching.  Sometimes they’re specific, but they tend to be vague and riddle-like.  I keep thinking of Casandra from Greek mythology too where she … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: I Remember This Day

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Funny meme aside, this was a poem I wrote back in 2011 for 9/11.  I don’t remember if it was for a specific prompt or request.  Weird to post it in March, but I might repost it on the actual … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: I Love You, Cake

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(I think this poem speaks for itself.) You are the true centerpiece To every wedding   You are the great reward For living another year   You come in many sizes And all are delicious   You come in many … Continue reading →

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