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March 13, 2013March 13, 2013

I Didn’t Invent The Time Machine to Win at Gambling. I Invented The Time Machine to Travel Through Time.

So often these days, it seems way too easy to overlook the obvious. The sign says, “Pedestrian Crossing,” but hardly any cars actually stop to see if any pedestrians are trying to cross. The announcer on the radio said, “Roads are icy,” but there is still a serious accident due to people speeding on the … Continue reading I Didn’t Invent The Time Machine to Win at Gambling. I Invented The Time Machine to Travel Through Time.

March 11, 2013March 11, 2013

In Tongues

“But I don’t speak Russian,” he told her as he looked at the sign above what appeared to be a tavern. She looked at him in puzzlement because it seemed she only spoke Russian. Shaking her head, she tried a different approach to get him to understand. “Я хочу вам правильный путь. Я хочу вас, … Continue reading In Tongues

March 10, 2013March 10, 2013

My Week as a Playlist

If my week were a playlist, it would be: 1. Winter – The Rolling Stones “It sure been a hard, hard winter My feet been draggin’ ‘cross the ground And I hope it’s gonna be a long hot summer And a lotta love will be burnin’ bright.” 2. Dreams – The Cranberries “And now I … Continue reading My Week as a Playlist

March 10, 2013March 10, 2013

Welcome to Newport, Part 2: My Phoneographic Journey

My phoneographic journey through Newport, my village, my neighborhood. I introduced you to the village in my previous post, but that was through words. This is through phoneography, the daily post challenge of the week. Enjoy! I spent a lot of time at the local library, which isn’t much bigger than my house but feels … Continue reading Welcome to Newport, Part 2: My Phoneographic Journey

March 6, 2013

Like a Fish. Yup, Like a Fish.

She had been waiting for the special day for months, ever since her kindergarten teacher told her it was going to happen. A day of fun and games for everyone from kindergarten through second grade, the bigger kids and the littler kids working together and enjoying what would have otherwise been just a bland old … Continue reading Like a Fish. Yup, Like a Fish.

March 4, 2013March 4, 2013

The 26th Letter of the Alphabet

This post has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with the 26th letter of the alphabet, but you’ll see that in due time. It has been neither sponsored by the 26th letter of the alphabet, nor endorsed by said letter. That being said, on with the show. I have always had a fascination with words. From … Continue reading The 26th Letter of the Alphabet