Posts Tagged: postaday
The Beatles ~ Tricks on their Album Covers
They helped define a generation, becoming almost recluses 2/3rds through the 60s, but still there in the albums they made. There are not many of us who understand the impact they had during those years without having been there. But
The Beatles ~ Tricks on their Album Covers
They helped define a generation, becoming almost recluses 2/3rds through the 60s, but still there in the albums they made. There are not many of us who understand the impact they had during those years without having been there. But
A Writer’s Lair ~ Simiane de Rotonde
There are not many differences between a baker and a writer; both work odd hours, both provide our staple needs, both can only hope to garner enough sales to enjoy another sunrise. Both are often found wandering around the hills
A Writer’s Lair ~ Simiane de Rotonde
There are not many differences between a baker and a writer; both work odd hours, both provide our staple needs, both can only hope to garner enough sales to enjoy another sunrise. Both are often found wandering around the hills
The VAK Code
A few years ago it seemed like for a chosen few NLP was the secret. I thought the name was clever: NLP – Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It sort of flew in and out of the window with me though. The ”programming”
The VAK Code
A few years ago it seemed like for a chosen few NLP was the secret. I thought the name was clever: NLP – Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It sort of flew in and out of the window with me though. The ”programming”
Goodbye Soviet Union, Hello Eurasian Union
1. Adygea 2. Altai 3. Bashkortostan 4. Buryatia 5. Dagestan 6. Ingushetia 7. Kabardino-Balkaria 8. Kalmykia 9. Karachay–Cherkessia 10. Karelia 11. Komi 12. Mari El 13. Mordovia 14. Sakha (Yakutia) 15. North Ossetia–Alania 16. Tatarstan 17. Tuva 18. Udmurtia 19. Khakassia 20. Chechnya 21. Chuvashia Putin’s restless. For an ex-KGB officer who rose through the ranks in a system where obeying
Goodbye Soviet Union, Hello Eurasian Union
1. Adygea 2. Altai 3. Bashkortostan 4. Buryatia 5. Dagestan 6. Ingushetia 7. Kabardino-Balkaria 8. Kalmykia 9. Karachay–Cherkessia 10. Karelia 11. Komi 12. Mari El 13. Mordovia 14. Sakha (Yakutia) 15. North Ossetia–Alania 16. Tatarstan 17. Tuva 18. Udmurtia 19. Khakassia 20. Chechnya 21. Chuvashia Putin’s restless. For an ex-KGB officer who rose through the ranks in a system where obeying
A Writer’s Lair ~ Colonia del Sacramento
When I was once again throwing all caution to the wind, I decided to look for somewhere to sit down and write: a town, table, suitable local drink and reliable bakery. One of the places I wish I had settled
A Writer’s Lair ~ Colonia del Sacramento
When I was once again throwing all caution to the wind, I decided to look for somewhere to sit down and write: a town, table, suitable local drink and reliable bakery. One of the places I wish I had settled
Friday Fictioneers ~ Igor’s Moment Of Gory Glory
“And now, ladies and gentlemen, my prize, something I designed, a likeness of one of my……previous…guests, here at my castle, by my own hands. Igor! The covering! Unveil it!” “Uh, Count Dracula, sir, you’ll be wanting some rest, its getting
Friday Fictioneers ~ Igor’s Moment Of Gory Glory
“And now, ladies and gentlemen, my prize, something I designed, a likeness of one of my……previous…guests, here at my castle, by my own hands. Igor! The covering! Unveil it!” “Uh, Count Dracula, sir, you’ll be wanting some rest, its getting
Why Did You Turn The Cherry Trees Into Monasteries?
Why did you turn the cherry trees into monasteries? There’s no blossoms for her hair now No shade to watch the grass grow No branch for the snow No snowflake blossoms floating in the breeze No more carpet of fallen
Why Did You Turn The Cherry Trees Into Monasteries?
Why did you turn the cherry trees into monasteries? There’s no blossoms for her hair now No shade to watch the grass grow No branch for the snow No snowflake blossoms floating in the breeze No more carpet of fallen
Trifecta ~ No Exit Door
In good humour, I see this week, Trifecta, despite being jokingly labelled ”potty mouths” by Tara publicly on Twitter…..anyway, announcing the challenge> “a 33-word example of personification, the practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals (http://literary-devices.com)….when the wind howls, the
Trifecta ~ No Exit Door
In good humour, I see this week, Trifecta, despite being jokingly labelled ”potty mouths” by Tara publicly on Twitter…..anyway, announcing the challenge> “a 33-word example of personification, the practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals (http://literary-devices.com)….when the wind howls, the
My First Nude Sauna
“First we get naked but not for sex, and we drink beer, but not to get drunk.” Silence. Here I was, giving safety training to Gulf Air pilot and cabin crew trainers. I had them each give a presentation in
My First Nude Sauna
“First we get naked but not for sex, and we drink beer, but not to get drunk.” Silence. Here I was, giving safety training to Gulf Air pilot and cabin crew trainers. I had them each give a presentation in
Friday Fictioneers ~ The Code
Step by step. A grand last view, if not grand last words: “Keep movin’ ye rat!” A shove in the back. As if I’d stumble so easily! And even shady palm trees. . Step by step. T’wards my necklace of
Friday Fictioneers ~ The Code
Step by step. A grand last view, if not grand last words: “Keep movin’ ye rat!” A shove in the back. As if I’d stumble so easily! And even shady palm trees. . Step by step. T’wards my necklace of
Trifecta: Phone Calls From The Faroes
This week’s word is: BITCH (noun) - 3: something that is extremely difficult, objectionable, or unpleasant. response must be between 33 and 333 words. must use the 3rd definition of the given word in your post. The word itself needs to be included in
Trifecta: Phone Calls From The Faroes
This week’s word is: BITCH (noun) - 3: something that is extremely difficult, objectionable, or unpleasant. response must be between 33 and 333 words. must use the 3rd definition of the given word in your post. The word itself needs to be included in
Like a Red Flag to the Bull
Wounded, but coming back for more There’s no exit door…… The crowds look on and roar It’ll all end up in blood, guts and glore He’s anaesthetised, desensitised He doesn’t seem to realise Love cannot be franchised Like meat, to
Like a Red Flag to the Bull
Wounded, but coming back for more There’s no exit door…… The crowds look on and roar It’ll all end up in blood, guts and glore He’s anaesthetised, desensitised He doesn’t seem to realise Love cannot be franchised Like meat, to
Carpe Diem’s Imagination
The goal of this new feature is ‘to paint the picture with words’, so the picture can be the inspiration source to write a haiku about. - Carpe Diem’s Imagination – fisherman casts a net hopes to catch a falling star
Carpe Diem’s Imagination
The goal of this new feature is ‘to paint the picture with words’, so the picture can be the inspiration source to write a haiku about. - Carpe Diem’s Imagination – fisherman casts a net hopes to catch a falling star
Friday Fictioneers ~ The End Of The Investigation
“Why does he do that?” “Wassat boss?” “You know what. Why does he leave clues about the next victim?” “Dunno boss, kind of his trademark…I guess, why?” “Why? You have the chief Inspector on this investigation with you and you
Friday Fictioneers ~ The End Of The Investigation
“Why does he do that?” “Wassat boss?” “You know what. Why does he leave clues about the next victim?” “Dunno boss, kind of his trademark…I guess, why?” “Why? You have the chief Inspector on this investigation with you and you
Trifecta Challenge ~ In S-21
This week’s prompt word – Idle 3: a : shiftless, lazy b : having no evident lawful means of support – Between 33 and 333 words. (332 Words this week.) _____________________________________________________________________ “Show me your hands!” He barked, “See! Clean. Soft.
Trifecta Challenge ~ In S-21
This week’s prompt word – Idle 3: a : shiftless, lazy b : having no evident lawful means of support – Between 33 and 333 words. (332 Words this week.) _____________________________________________________________________ “Show me your hands!” He barked, “See! Clean. Soft.
Picture It & Write: An Absence Of Reason
Picture It & Write – CLICK T R A N S C R I P T = = = = = = = = = = = “When they let me out of the asylum I swore I’d never bathe
Picture It & Write: An Absence Of Reason
Picture It & Write – CLICK T R A N S C R I P T = = = = = = = = = = = “When they let me out of the asylum I swore I’d never bathe
Carpe Diem Special ~ Shiki
On this first Carpe Diem Special I would like to pay special homage and thanks to Kristjaan Panneman, who set up Carpe Diem Daily Haiku, and provides the information and much of the inspiration. I should like to give Kristjaan
Carpe Diem Special ~ Shiki
On this first Carpe Diem Special I would like to pay special homage and thanks to Kristjaan Panneman, who set up Carpe Diem Daily Haiku, and provides the information and much of the inspiration. I should like to give Kristjaan
Friday Fictioneers ~ 1956
Genre: Political Fiction 1956 was when Ilona escaped from Budapest during the uprising. Just in time, too, moments before the secret police were to hand her over to the Soviet authorities to join her long-disappeared aunt in Siberia. She still
Friday Fictioneers ~ 1956
Genre: Political Fiction 1956 was when Ilona escaped from Budapest during the uprising. Just in time, too, moments before the secret police were to hand her over to the Soviet authorities to join her long-disappeared aunt in Siberia. She still
One Night In Eastern Hungary, A Few Years Ago…
Trifecta Writing Challenge Between 33 and 333 words, prompt word to use is ‘intention‘ -and must be used exactly as is, by its 3rd definition (see Trifecta). My word count is 330w. Check the Trifecta site for other stories! _______________________________________________________________________
One Night In Eastern Hungary, A Few Years Ago…
Trifecta Writing Challenge Between 33 and 333 words, prompt word to use is ‘intention‘ -and must be used exactly as is, by its 3rd definition (see Trifecta). My word count is 330w. Check the Trifecta site for other stories! _______________________________________________________________________
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