Tag Archives: writing

Happy Read a Book Day!

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘Read a Book Day’!  Didn’t know this holiday existed, but it’s definitely a hobby that people should try out.  Let’s not be specific about books too.  Sure, you have novels and tomes.  You also have manga, short stories, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Poetry Day: Magic Beans

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not really sure where this one came from.  Darwin is mentioned, but it has nothing to do with his story.) Darwin had a bag of beans Each with a special gift The red beans made him super strong The green … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Teaser Tuesday: Everthorne the Northern Sister City

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Teasers have returned!  Here is an excerpt from The Merchant of Nevra Coil.  Called Everthorne, this is the northern Sister City and sits in a very difficult region.  A briar forest to the south, icy expanses to the east, swamplands … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere, Merchant of Nevra Coil, Teaser Tuesday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Brenda’s Barbeque Buyout Boutique: Grill ‘Em!

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our end of season sale!  All of our grills are discounted and can come in any reasonable shape you want.  The only choice you have to make is size and the method by which it cooks.  We even … Continue reading →

Posted in Olde Shoppe Stories | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Goal Post: Back to Work And No More Play

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m actually writing this on Thursday night because I’ll be busy Friday and Saturday.  The former has me waking up early to drive an hour and spend the day binge-watching a show with a friend.  This has become an end … Continue reading →

Posted in Goal Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Poetry Day: Mad Doctor of Dyer

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another fictional journey about a crazy doctor.  Really should try to write one of these again.) Beneath the clean-cut hedges And the children playing tag Thrives a maze-like lab Run by Dr. Thaddeus Donald Thad He is a man who … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This book has been out for a little over a year.  So, I don’t think this is going to be much of a looking back.  Making the situation even more difficult, this book plagued me for a while due to … Continue reading →

Posted in do I need to use a dragon, Questions 3 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Gary’s Glasses Galore: All Glasses Polished to Perfection

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Come in and have a seat at the bar.  We don’t serve alcohol here, but the setting helps people find their perfect glass.  You know that the right glass will enhance the taste of what you’re drinking?  It’s not scientifically … Continue reading →

Posted in Olde Shoppe Stories | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Poetry Day: Lost Flights

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about missing the creativity we had as children.  Feels like adults can’t even try to fly as high as kids.  Maturity definitely comes at a price.) I remember older days When my mind would wander Taking flight in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Is Exaggeration Effective?

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be a strange and awkward topic.  I’ll connect it to writing after I give the initial catalyst event. So, I had to deal with two people who don’t always get along.  I brought up a complaint … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments