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Goal Post: Not A Week For Umbrellas

The last week was a bit too crazy for me to get any editing done.  Not for lack of trying since I did spend at least 2 hours overall staring at chapter 7 of Darwin & the Beast Collector. I shouldn’t be … Continue reading

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Well It Works For Me

(We’ve all heard this one.) This is the way to win It always works for me No other path No other act Shall lead to victory It is genius Look at my proof View my success Listen to my tale … Continue reading

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Poetry Day- Orbs of Mind and Color

(A poem about eyes.  Simple and fun.) Vivid blues to tempt our heart Deepest browns to calm our soul Brilliant greens to enchant our mind Noble gray to ensnare our sight Soft hazel to warm our spirit Rarest amber to … Continue reading

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I Never Made Such Mistakes

(Poem #2 and I guess I should make it clear that the inspiration is seeing how some people respond to posts and comments.  I’m sure we’ll all guilty of at least one of these at some point in our lives.  … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Tenses!

(Been a while since I plugged my ‘how to write’ book.  Enjoy a few teasers this month.) Even though most books are written in past tense, new authors continue to wonder if that is the way to go. It is … Continue reading

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I Hate This

(I know I usually do poems only on Thursday, but I had a bunch of poetry inspiration this week.  So, I’m going to do a poetry week because I’m impatient.  That and I can’t think of writing any other type … Continue reading

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Goal Post: A Week of Semi-Warmth and Work

Yeah . . . I didn’t have any time to touch Darwin & the Beast Collector. The week after winter break is always crazy with students and teachers getting back into the swing of things.  Doesn’t help that I deal with … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: On This Hallowed Night

(A fun poem aiming for imagery.) Howling winds Across the barren roads Pulsing candlelight Pouring from disfigured gourds Yellow moon rising High above the shadows And coating trees in light Leaping cats dart around Loosing hisses through the night Only … Continue reading

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Mirror, Mirror in the Myth

I saw mention of the Magic Mirror from Snow White and started thinking of other ways this common object shows up in stories.  It’s amazing how much symbolism and usage is behind a piece of glass.  Not only recently, but … Continue reading

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Goal Post: A Week of Rest Before the Storm

Winter can go away now.  It has made it’s point that it is the worst and most miserable of the months.  I’d rather deal with allergies and the heat than these messed up arctic winds, which drop the temp by … Continue reading

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