Monthly Archives: June 2014
The Best Way to Get It Done
Jill: So I got this great idea for how to promote the book I wrote. I’ll make a little movie out of the first scene. Jack: Where will you get the actors? Jill: I’ll do it myself. And I’ll write and play the music for it, and direct it and produce it. Jack: What’s the book about? Jill: Barbra Streisand. Previously in Jack and Jill: Grapes of Wroth The theme for this week’s Jack and Jill is “Barbra Streisand” as […]
Hail the New Revolution
“Sandra, I went to that dentist you recommended.” Matt dropped into the seat across from her at the Butterfly Coffee House. He looked better, but before she could say anything he was talking again. “That place scares me.” He held up a hand to stop her from talking. “Not because I hate dentists. Because of the windows. They had chicken wire embedded in them.” “Yes? So?” “I thought at first it was to keep the molotov cocktails and rocks out, […]
13 Changes
The Girl just took a final exam in her history class that included such things as which musician used to break his guitar on stage. Yeah. History class. Feeling old much? It got me thinking about the differences between now and when I was her age. 1. Let’s get rid of the obvious first. There was no internet. 2. Computers finally got small enough that you could fit one on a desk and cheep enough for a middle class person […]
Suzie’s House 361 : Saying Goodbye to the Old Man
Drew followed Trent out to the front porch with a feeling of impending doom. He had to remind himself this was no crisis. It was simply wishing Trent goodbye. He could hardly even gripe about it. “Well. I guess this is it.” Trent straightened his back and lifted his chin. “Yeah. I guess so.” Drew fought down the urge to say that Trent could at least have invited him to come along. They both knew that would be counter productive.
The Serialists of June 11th
Featured Author: Sheilagh who loves the hair-raising scene. 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 the direct link(s) to the post(s) in the linky. Remember to visit one another and comment. We all want to hear from our readers.
Birthday Season
The end of May brings with it the end of Birthday Season for my family. With one exception, we were all born in the Spring. For a few months it’s one after another. It’s not quite as intense as Christmas, but there is much the same feel. By the time it’s over I will have made three cakes, and mailed at least one package. This year I very nearly forgot Mr. Al’s birthday. Not that I overlooked him, but rather […]
Grapes of Wroth
Aunt Gertrude: So when do you think Tina can move back in with you? Jack: When willows bear grapes. Jill: What is mother trying to do? Jack: I believe she’s trying to make us fall for it, but she’ll be the one to end up with sour grapes. Previously in Jack and Jill: Daughter of Satin The theme for this week’s Jack and Jill is “When willows bear grapes.” as suggested by Brian Miller Want to see what I can […]
Been There, Done That
PHOTO Copyright – Douglas M. MacIlroy “I mean, the world if full of the most incredible things, isn’t it?” Sandra’s voice sounded distant on the phone. “Have you ever seen Mt. Fuji?” “Sure. Who hasn’t?” Carly lit a candle, then leaned back with her laptop. She googled Mt. Fuji. “Most of the world, I would think. When have you ever been to Japan?” “I haven’t. But I’ve still seen it plenty of times in pictures.” She picked a particularly appealing […]
Suzie’s House 360 : Sonoma Calls
What a fine woman Drew had found for himself. Trent couldn’t help but admire her apple cobbler, and her fried chicken put to shame anything he could sneak past Sonoma. He pushed his plate back and settled an aching leg on the chair on the other side of the kitchen table with a sigh of relief. “Are you sure you wouldn’t like thirds?” Suzie bustled around the kitchen with a spoon in one hand and a mixing bowl in the […]
The Serialists of June 4th
Featured Author: Ann Pino Who has long kept me entertained. 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 the direct link(s) to the post(s) in the linky. Remember to visit one another and comment. We all want to hear from our readers.
The Vulnerability of Glasses
The nose piece on my glasses fell off about a week ago. I managed to locate it, but the little screw that held it in place is long gone. Luckily, I have one of those kits that comes with a special screw driver and a set of tiny screws. Unluckily, the tiny screws didn’t fit. I managed to repair it in a way by pushing a straight pin through, then bending the pen around so the tip faced away from […]
