“Not all those who wander are lost.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Quit that old, worn path, Trampled, battered and broken Forged a brand new trail Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Tune in at 9
"You get the popcorn and sodas, and I'll set up the TiVo," kneeling in front of his new DVD recorder, the minor demon looked more like he was genuflecting before an electronic altar than trying to record a television broadcast. His companion, carrying a bowl of burnt mushroomed kernels and mugs of flat root beer, … Continue reading Tune in at 9
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I grew up in East Tennessee, where I lived near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains... literally the closest place to heaven on earth. Living now in Florida, where the highest point in the entire state is only 345 feet above sea level, saying I miss the mountains is an understatement. Whenever I get … Continue reading Home
Order is beauty
Clearly, she wouldn’t kowtow. She would never live under the thumb of such a dictatorial edict. As the unruly crowd of sycophants behind her shouted slurs and threats, she held her ground and her head high. She would not bow. Her companions begged her to be reasonable, to just follow the tacit rules and not … Continue reading Order is beauty
Dead Money: Girls’ Night Out
While Butch and MIllicent went over her part in the job, which poison she thought would work most effectively, how it would be best administered, and how to distract the mark, Pauley sat on the bed where she started this nightmare. The dress, fitted tight around her hips and thighs, made it difficult to get … Continue reading Dead Money: Girls’ Night Out
On the bayou
All week I was looking forward to a kayaking outing a friend and I planned a while back. She is the taskmaster I trained with for our Gate to Gate walk. We haven't been able to get out again since then because of my dodgy foot. I suggested kayaking. One: because it was good exercise; … Continue reading On the bayou
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