Monthly Archives: August 2014

Thinking Ahead – Sunday Photo Fiction

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about a government that oversteps and creates a new enemy, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Dystopia ***Warning: Mature Language*** Thinking Ahead *click – clack* *click – clack* That’s the sound the guvmint … Continue reading

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Philippines – The People

During almost three weeks in the Philippines, I didn’t stay in antiseptic, isolated, 4-star hotels. I lived in a middle-class Filipino household and lived, slept, and ate everything that Filipinos know from birth. Whenever you travel, far and away the … Continue reading

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Transplant – Sunday Photo Fiction

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about a tour through a research lab and an unusual man, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Humor Transplant Air Force General, Barry Lund, led a team of military scientists and accountants into … Continue reading

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Hunting Party – Friday Fictioneers

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about a curious experience with an alien hunting party, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Humor Hunting Party I stood beside the hunter, Raymond Bleist, looking at the dead Wolverscorpion in the sunshine … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fray

This week’s photo challenge is: Fray. This could mean something a bit ragged or perhaps a bit of a tussle. Here are my interpretations of the challenge for the week: Few things in nature say “frayed” to me as much … Continue reading

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Interesting Businesses Found In Asia

Whilst traveling in Asia, I found two businesses that made me smile. I just had to share them with you. Many folks in the US would think POS stands for “Piece Of S**t.” Honestly, if you banked here, could you … Continue reading

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Siquijor, Philippines Part 2

I apologize for the lateness of this followup. I’m not staying in a four-star hotel, I’m staying with the people, where WiFi is spotty. The family techie, Eric, has juggled cellphones, simcards, services, and called in favors to arrange an … Continue reading

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Siquijor, Philippines Part 1 of 2

Just got back from the tiny isle of Siquijor (pronounced: See-key-hore). It was init kaayo (very hot!). Siquijor lies directly East from Dumaguete City (where I”m staying in Negros Oriental). It’s a beautiful island full of mystery and superstition. If … Continue reading

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Permit No Evil – Sunday Photo Fiction

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about three very powerful men, begins after the photo by Alatair Forbes. Genre: Horror Permit No Evil Igulutu had never met a white man like Stewart Beurlein before. The Peace Corps worker had … Continue reading

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Soda Pop – Friday Fictioneers

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about the perils of early science, begins after the photo by Jan Wayne Fields. Soda Pop Most people know of Spontaneous Human Combustion, but few know of Spontaneous Human Explosion. The first known … Continue reading

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