Tag Archives: sports

Magic and Athleticism

Physical fitness and athleticism is typically not associated with characters who are trained in magic.  The reasoning is that they have spent years researching and practicing their trade that they didn’t have time or interest in physical activities. It makes … Continue reading

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Parts of a Fictional Sport

If you can tell, I’m desperately trying not to use any pictures of Quidditch.  We all know that one and I’m sure it was in the comments on Monday.  It’ll show up here and definitely on Friday too.  It is … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Sunday Funnies!

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, which means . . . commercials and food.  Pretty sure most people who follow my blog don’t care.  Not to mention I’m a NY Giants fan, which means I haven’t cared about a Super Bowl in … Continue reading

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Writing a Story vs Watching a Sporting Event In-Person

To be clear, I’m talking about American sports here.  I don’t know how it’s done in other countries, but it does seem like soccer doesn’t suffer from what I’m about . . . . . To talk about. Way back … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Fan to the End

(This one is pretty clear.  A lot of people will only be a fan of a team as long as that team is winning.  When losing, they’ll jump ship.  Believe they’re called ‘fair weather fans’ and there was another term … Continue reading

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Very Few Super Bowl Funnies

I’ve noticed that it’s getting harder to find memes that aren’t insulting with no wit or controversial.  Guess I’m lucky to have found these 6.  I have family over for the Super Bowl, so I won’t be on much.  Unless … Continue reading

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Hobby Mocking

Excitement at the thought Of indulging In that you love dearly Sharing your knowledge To all who listen Proclaiming your hobby As dear to your heart Who knew you would turn sour Another love is shown By others on the … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Writing the Opposite Sex by C.S. Boyack (THE ENHANCED LEAGUE NOW ON AMAZON!) #baseball #shortstories #scifi

(Today I have a special guest whose newest short story collection has just been released.  A few of these stories focus on female characters, so I asked him to talk about authors writing the opposite sex.  So, give a warm … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Making a Fictional Sport: Mouth Guard Not Included

Last year, I made a post about various sports and activities that can be done around Windemere.  From what I can tell, I never went into any advice or tips or comedy about how to design fictional sports.  One reason … Continue reading

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How Pete met Lizard: Happy Friends Children’s Book Series by Patricia Furstenberg #FREE #CHILDRENSBOOK #ASMSG

CLICK HERE TO GET FREE ON AMAZON! Blurb: This story will teach your child that something magical can happen when you try to see the best in every situation. You make new friends… and discover that clouds do taste like ice-cream! … Continue reading

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