Monthly Archives: May 2011
55 – Communicator
Standing on the shore, looking out across the Atlantic, Marybeth put the shell to her ear. If Ted put the same kind of shell to his own ear, would they hear the same thing? Would it make them any closer? She had to try. Not as good as a cell phone, but better than nothing. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, […]
13 Steps in Buying a House.
1. Figure out whether or not you can afford to buy a house, and if so, what kind. A quick and dirty method is to compare how much you are likely to have to pay in mortgage, property tax, and homeowner’s insurance with how much you are paying in rent right now. If they come out close, and you don’t intend to move in the next ten years, it’s a no-brainer. Buy a house. You can get most of this […]
Fwd: Cowboy Boots
Another one from the mail bag: A Lady went into a bar in Montana and saw a cowboy with his feet propped up on a table. He had the biggest boots she’d ever seen. > The woman asked the cowboy if it’s true what they say about men with big feet being well endowed. > The cowboy grinned and said, ‘Shore is, little lady. Why don’t you come on out to the bunkhouse and let me prove it to you?’ […]
Win a Copy of Before the Scandal by Suzanne Enoch
From the cover: It was a scandal waiting to happen… Colonel Phineas Bromley is a legend — on the battle field and in the bedroom. Though he’s won many wars, and even more hearts, nothing could prepare him for his new life. When Phin discovers that someone has been pushing his family toward ruin, he assumes the role of a legendary highwayman. Riding out in the middle of the night, hidden behind a mask, Phin heads straight into trouble… and […]
160 – Sleep
Random: Sleep. Drifts away like cotton balls in a strong breeze soft and inviting fleeting bouncing away just as I reach for it. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
