Monthly Archives: May 2014

Skywatch Friday!

And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can … Continue reading

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Enhancement – Friday Fictioneers

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about a brilliant scientific mind with an early setback, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Humor Enhancement “Well, this is it,” said Jeremy, sadly eyeing the university archway. “I still don’t think it’s … Continue reading

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Wild Bird Wednesday #98

On a recent trip to beautiful San Saba, we found some new birds and some familiar ones. It was an exciting trip that lasted all day. Here’s some of the birds we found. Purple Martin Blue Grosbeak Ash-Throated Flycatcher (complete … Continue reading

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Body Jumper – The Speakeasy

Body Jumper Antonina watched the faces of the people she passed, looking for a certain darkness in their eyes. It was a sharpness with a certain gleam that penetrated everything those eyes looked at. She could recognize it instantly if … Continue reading

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Happy Honey – Write On Edge

Written for Write On Edge. A story, about an unusual cure for infertility, begins after the image. Genre: Urban Fantasy Happy Honey Rebecca Pratt fumed as she stood on her doorstep. “Isaiah and I came to this town for the … Continue reading

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Psychological Health – Sunday Photo Fiction

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about delusional thinking, begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction/Humor Psychological Health Efrem, my boss laid the news article before me on my desk. The header read, “Man Sees Dragons!” Efrem said, “I … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist

This week’s photo challenge is all about the twist. Where can we find a twist in the world around us? For me, I see it when birds twist their heads around in a way I can only envy. Here are … Continue reading

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Skywatch Friday!

I believe that if one always looked at the skies, one would end up with wings. –Gustave Flaubert

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Wild Bird Wednesday: Painted Buntings!

Yes, the Painted Bunting… –Or– Hapless avian trapped in paint store. News at 11:00! –Or– Local wildlife threatened by industrial accident at M&M factory! –Or– Innocent bird victimized by artist, Leroy Neiman! And lets not forget the ladies… _________________________________ More … Continue reading

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Playing With Food – The Speakeasy

Playing With Food Until the day I die, I’ll never forget those glassy, unblinking eyes. With that soulless gaze, he watched me as I moved my knight. In two more moves, he checkmated me easily, just like he callously defeated … Continue reading

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