Daily Archives: April 27, 2019

An Icy Reception; Warm Hospitality.


Today was the dual birthday party (slightly in advance) for both younger grandkids. They and their mother chose selected friends as guests, and the Ice Rink as the venue. This went down well, indeed, although most of the kids also … Continue reading

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Sonnet or Moonnet.


For the 27th day of Na/GloPoWriMo, I’d like to challenge you to “remix” a Shakespearean sonnet. Shakespeare Sonnet XII When I do count the clock that tells the time, And see the brave day sunk in hideous night; When I … Continue reading

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