Monthly Archives: July 2013

DARX CIRCLE Novel Instalment – Chapter 5 (i)


(See sidebar for Translator, Music, Novels, Awards etc.) CHAPTER 5 – The Ring and Between (For links to previous segments see sidebar.) Indeed, Hugh could see that the mixed group of fairy folk was staying together in one spot as … Continue reading

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MOVE OVER, LION, I WANT TO WATCH TV!


  GUESTS WELCOME TO  COME AS FOR DINNER I very seldom copy emails on my blog, but the one I had forwarded to me today by a pet re-homing friend is exceptional.   It must be a truly amazing experience to … Continue reading

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Weekly Writing Challenge: A Pinch of You: Giving a Really Awful Finger


Weekly Writing Challenge: GIVING A REALLY AWFUL FINGER A friend who went game-guiding For famous and the great Gave stories quite abiding – And one I here relate:  Days gone by; Vic Falls Hotel; Liz Taylor breaks her fast; Richard … Continue reading

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REALLY AWFUL CONSTITUTIONAL MUTTERS


 My blog is not suffering dissolution, But I am rewriting a constitution; Whereas all the hereanents boggle the brain, And also the wheretofores give lots of strain, And tax implications all taxing the mind, Thus thereunto seeking exemption inclined; While … Continue reading

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REALLY AWE-FUL ADORING A DOOR


    Some stairs attracted stares – Those leading to the Lindo, With doors reflecting glares, Instead of from a window.  One wonders, can I mention, In times gone by before Has quite so much attention Been focussed on a … Continue reading

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DARX CIRCLE Novel Instalment – Chapter 4 (iii)


(See sidebar for Translator, Music, Novels, Awards etc.) CHAPTER 4 – School, Clashes, and a Gathering. (For links to previous segments see sidebar.)   On Friday it was arranged that Hugh and Tyrentia would catch the bus from school to … Continue reading

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BOY OH BOY OH BOY! REALLY WONDERFUL.


  Most everyone is filled with joy About a certain baby boy; Of course, some anti-Royalists May fume and rant and shake their fists, But they are of no consequence Beside those thrilled at a new Prince! The Duke and … Continue reading

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DARX CIRCLE Novel Instalment – Chapter 4 (ii)


(See sidebar for Translator, Music, Novels, Awards etc.)  CHAPTER 4 – School, Clashes, and a Gathering. (For links to previous segments see sidebar.) In spite of the care he had been taking, something about Hugh’s behaviour must have raised Donald’s … Continue reading

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NO SOUND ON YOUTUBE AFTER ADOBE FLASH PLAYER UPDATE …


  I could watch the movies move, but the sounds were soundless.  After searching the web, I found all sorts of ‘settings’ suggestions and tried them all.  I reinstalled the player in various ways.  I tore hair out and swore … Continue reading

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Really Awful Gasconade


  GASCONADE I am so very clever, And I am so very wise That I resolved, whatever, That I would reach the skies,  I got a lot of soda pop, And shook all bottles till The bubbles tried to blow … Continue reading

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