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Goal Post: At Least the Week Ended on a Good Note

Sadly, I can’t talk about a lot that happened this week.  Work was crazy busy, which left me exhausted nearly every day.  The energy I had at the start of the week was used to do Pokémon Go with my … Continue reading

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Beware the Ideas of March: Doom Omens

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

(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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Characters Falling From Grace on Purpose

The character above is Vegeta, who is a character from Dragon Ball Z.  He started as an enemy and eventually moved his way into ally.  At several points in the series, his pride gets the best of him and he … Continue reading

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Vicky’s Vitamin Shoppe: The Ones You’ve Never Heard Of Before

Welcome, dearie.  I’ve got the best vitamins outside of the industry.  Betting you saw the posters, which means you’re special.  One would even say chosen to come here and choose from my wares.  Why is my voice raspy?  I have … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Brain Be Fogging All Week

(For anyone annoyed that I used this theme song instead of the Japanese one, you need to understand something.  ‘Rock the Dragon’ was the first intro I heard when I got introduced to the series in college.  I love the … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: I Love You, Cake

(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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7 Tips to Exploring New Lands in Fiction

Is having your characters explore a new world difficult?  Maybe.  Some authors have an easier time than others.  This depends entirely on how your imagination works and what your writing style focuses on.  For example, I think those who work … Continue reading

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Discovering a New Land in Fiction

The exploration of a new land is kind of a staple in fantasy adventures.  We don’t really pay much attention to it unless it’s the main plot of the story.  It’s usually seen as a shift to a new location … Continue reading

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The Moral of the Story

Funny thing about stories with morals is that we typically grew up with them.  Then, we get upset when entertainment has messages.  Sure, there’s a trend of the message overshadowing the fun, but I’ve seen people get upset at the … Continue reading

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