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7 Activities for a Waiting Author

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Outline, plan, or write another book.  Bet you thought I’d put the obvious one at the end, huh? Become one with your inner squirrel and spend the days climbing trees in the local park.  Find nourishment on acorns and make … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’re a Destined Hero

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The title is pretty self-explanatory.  Still, I should say something . . . Buy Crossing Bedlam for 99 cents because it has NOTHING to do with destiny. You get the feeling you’re being watched.  Not by anyone around you or anything … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’re a Fictional Assassin

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Every article of clothing that you own has a hidden weapon.  This makes doing laundry very difficult and it is not uncommon for a knife to get stuck in the lint trap.  Let’s not even get into the challenge of … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Should Go Outside

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

At the urging of loved ones, including the dying orchid in the corner, you decide to open the window.  Taking a big sniff of fresh air, you promptly pass out.  Apparently, you’ve been inside for so long that your body … Continue reading →

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From the Mouth of the Toddler

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking of doing some poems about children and the different types you can find at the toddler stage.  Then, my son started saying silly things and I opted to make this list of his more amusing quotes: “I’m … Continue reading →

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The Shire’s on Fire DDR Mix by Greg (And Kind of Me)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back in 2002, I wrote a funny ‘song’ called ‘The Shire’s On Fire’.  My friend Greg and I have odd conversations that lead to bizarre stuff.  This was one and I sent the ‘song’ to him.  I lost my … Continue reading →

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When the PapiZ says Post, we Post . . .

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You asked for it. Here it is. An IM/CY production in honour of out good friend Papizilla and Friday the 13th. You can see the challenge he has set forth here: http://theliterarysyndicate.com/2013/09/13/papi-prompts-2/ Hey, Charles? Yes, Ionia? I’m bored. Uh oh…. … Continue reading →

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Because Everyone Should Hear George Carlin

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Ionia of Readfulthings posted a great poem about sayings from America and the UK.  It got me thinking of the sayings we have that don’t make any sense.  I could talk about it, but George Carlin did it first and … Continue reading →

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Charles Versus the Crane

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Bastet has requested that I tell the story of the crane in the store.  This is another tale of my time as a Hollywood Video employee.  In fact, this was during my 3-month stint as a store manager.   They were … Continue reading →

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Return of the Banter! (Long & Crazy)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In the comment section of ‘Spark You Can’t Explain’, Ionia Martin and I decided to return to our old bantering ways.  Though, it looks like we might have gone through withdrawal and overdid it. This time, we’re posting it here … Continue reading →

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