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February 10, 2013

Learning New Skills: Brought to you via Daily Prompting

I want to begin by saying that I don’t do all of the daily prompts. I mean, honestly, it’s got to be hard if you’re one of those prompt people, slaves to the prompt, whether or not you’ve really got something to say about it. Don’t get me wrong. I admire people who can commit … Continue reading Learning New Skills: Brought to you via Daily Prompting

February 9, 2013February 9, 2013

Childhood Revisited: A Sorta Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, there was a little boy. We’ll call him Sam. Sam was just like other little boys, except he lived in a gigantic castle down by Hope Lake. Every day he would wake up, go outside, and throw three coins into Hope Lake. One was a Nifty Nickel, another was a Dodgy … Continue reading Childhood Revisited: A Sorta Fairy Tale

February 8, 2013

I’m On My Fourth Life. How About You?

I totally don’t believe in reincarnation, but just imagine if I did. Penelope Cruz said it best at the end of Vanilla Sky, when she told Tom Cruise, “I’ll tell you in another life, when we are both cats.” So, I thought about it. Cats are supposed to have nine lives, so they don’t quite … Continue reading I’m On My Fourth Life. How About You?

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February 4, 2013February 4, 2013

Let’s Get Digital. Digital. I Wanna Get Digital. Or Do I?

In my conversations with other book lovers every day, I hear one thing over and over again. Nothing beats the smell of a new book. And yet, when I see them reading, they’re doing it on their iPads, Nooks, Kindles, or various other “Nothing beats the smell of a new book.” e-readers that are so … Continue reading Let’s Get Digital. Digital. I Wanna Get Digital. Or Do I?

February 3, 2013

Daily Prompt: Writing Room

So, apparently some random genie has found me here in upstate New York, and has decided to grant a wish I didn’t even realize I had, to create the ultimate reading and writing room for me. I only hope she can create two rooms instead of one because I would never want to do my … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Writing Room