Hey kids, here's my response to this week's Sunday Scribblings prompt, Signal. Stay tuned at the end of this post for a list of other bloggers who participated this week to see how they interpreted the prompt! The harsh, incessant beeping of his alarm clock woke Brandon out of a deep sleep. He rolled over … Continue reading Signal
Writing
Question of the Week #228
What, if any, fruits of our culture are worth more than even a million lives? For example, what if all the music or fiction of the past century was at risk? This is basically a follow up to last week's question, right? As with my answer last week, I'm just not one to think that … Continue reading Question of the Week #228
Paul’s Challenge
Name: WillieSetting: Neighbour's BasementObject: Old RefrigeratorEmotion: Disgust Willie raised his head, just to the point where his eyes were above the windowsill. He was desperate to see what the crazy old man next door was up to. "You know," said Willie's mom, "it would nice of you to go next door and lend Mr. Walker … Continue reading Paul’s Challenge
Remember the Animator?
Did anyone else have one of these as a kid? I kind of feel like I was the only one... It was made by Ohio Art, the same company that produced the Etch A Sketch. You've gotta know what that is, right? The drawing toy that made it impossible to draw a circle. Anyway, this … Continue reading Remember the Animator?
Rewatching Angel – Episode 73
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Apocalypse Nowish Lorne is hounding Angel with questions about why he's not hounding … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 73
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 129
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show so many years ago. Conversations with Dead People This episode begins like none other in the series. The episode title … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 129
My Favorite Movies #22 – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982 Directed by Nicholas Meyer Quick synopsis... To escape his desk job, Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) returns to the USS Enterprise, assisting Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in a training mission for Starfleet cadets. But the inexperienced crew is put to the test when escaped villain Khan (Ricardo Montalban) steals … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #22 – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Question of the Week #227
On a typical Sunday (when there isn't a global pandemic), 10,000 people visit the Louvre in Paris. If a wicked sorcerer threatened to vaporize all the museum's visitors or all of its art, sparing one or the other based on your plea, which would you save? Assume the sorcerer will obliterate both the people and … Continue reading Question of the Week #227
10 Scenes That Will Make Me Cry Every Time
I want to start out by saying this isn't the post I intended to write today. No, my plan was to write a story based on Paul's challenge. However, as I was writing, I really didn't like where it was going. So I scrapped it. So, Paul, I apologize. Your story is next and it … Continue reading 10 Scenes That Will Make Me Cry Every Time
Ten Gallons
Kids, I have been a fairly regular blood donor since I was a freshman in college. It started with a bloodmobile that would show up on Bluefield College's campus once each semester. So, back then, I would donate roughly twice a year. You know, once each semester. After college, I did a better job of … Continue reading Ten Gallons
The Confusing Middle 