Monthly Archives: April 2012
New Home
Jill: You’re kidding, right? You don’t really expect me to live here. Jack: Why not? Jill: It’s not even a house, let alone a home. Jack: What? You don’t think it’s sturdy enough? Jill: Don’t lean on it! Jack: Alright, maybe you have a point. Previously in Jack and Jill: For more posts with Sturdy go to Whistle Stop Photohunt For more posts with go to Keyhole Pictures
Like a Fake Book on the Shelf
“What are you supposed to do with this,” asks Daughter. She holds up a jar of crystallized ginger. “Um… eat it,” Mom answered. “What? Just like this?” “Sure. Try some.” Mom pours out a handful. “Yum. But if you aren’t supposed to cook it first, why is it in the spice rack?” “Because I never found out what you’re really supposed to do with it.” Mom grinned. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story […]
13 Things in my Refrigerator
1. Milk. We go through a lot. 2. Tofu. Yes, I actually like the stuff. 3. Apples 4. Oranges 5. Cheese 6. Lettuce 7. Celery. Right now we have some sticks prepared for Ants on a Log. More likely to get eaten that way. 8. Cabbage. 9. Butter. 10. Eggs. 11. Broccoli. I have some florets cut up ready for dip, and some stalks cut up ready to go in sushi. 12. Udon noodles. Yeah, this one’s totally random. 13. […]
Suzie’s House 256 : Math Teachers vs Social Studies Teacher
“Ron,” Mr. Foster, the math teacher, nodded as they passed in the hall right after third period. “Chris,” Mr. Gordon replied. He didn’t notice at first that Mr. Foster had something more to say to him. “A word, if I may.” Mr. Foster held a hand up, stopping him without actually touching. “It’s about Tracy Martin. I believe you have her in second period?”
The Serialists of April 11
One of the most regular serialists here is Old Egg. So far I’ve only featured Ahu and Ahuahu, but Old Egg has done several other shot series, too. I’m impressed. This is the hub for The Serialists, a meme for people who post original, serialized fiction on their blogs. If you have one or more posts you would like for us to read, please put a direct link to the post(s) in the linky. If you are not an author […]
Non-argument
Jill: There. Now that we have a good fortune kitty, things should be looking up. Jack: How is that supposed to work anyway? Jill: What do you mean? Jack: Well, is it because the thing is yellow? Jill: I don’t think so. Jack: Because the hand waves? Jill: Um… maybe? Jack: Because it’s got stuff written on it in that foreign language? Jill: *sigh* I guess because it’s yellow. Jack: Awesome! Today’s themes are Awesome and Yellow More can be […]
55 – “I Am From Poem” by Ben
Ben’s English teacher assigned a series of writing assignments to the class. This is Ben’s first effort. In this one, he was supposed to write a poem that begins “I am from” (For those who don’t know, Ben is a fictional character in the Suzie’s House series.) I am from a dad who tried to kill somebody and ended up in jail and a mom who is more interested in adopting my best friend than in making my birthday cake. […]
13 Musical Instruments in My House
Drums 1. Conga 2. Ashiko 3. Dumbek 4. Frame Drum 5. Taktak Other percussion 6. Shekare 7. Gong 8. Maracas Stringed Instruments 9. Piano 10. Kemchi 11. Psaltery 12. Uru 13. Bull Roar I’m counting the bull roar as a string instrument because it won’t work without the string, but rather than being plucked or rubbed with a bow, to make it sound, you swing it around in a big circle. Not an indoor instrument. BTW, I’m still working on […]
Suzie’s House 255 : Math vs Social Studies
“How come Gene’s all scary-moody again?” Tracy sat in the Math classroom, but had her Social Studies book open. Lisa had never seen her act so studious. Tracy paused to wave her pencil in the air. “I mean, just because he’s got his nose all bent doesn’t mean he has to growl at me.” “Um… Tracy? Math is going to start soon. Are you sure you should be working on that?”
The Serialists of April 4th
I’m so glad to see Raven back with more Tryst, a tale of S&M. Things are starting to heat up with the story, so I feel it best to offer a content warning. If you’re underage, or easily offended, don’t go. Otherwise, remember to comment. 🙂 This is the hub for The Serialists, a meme for people who post original, serialized fiction on their blogs. If you have one or more posts you would like for us to read, please […]
