This August 10th we had company! I did have to work, so my 10 started later in the day. Carrie brought the boys up to visit for a few days. I can’t believe how grown up they are. It makes me feel so old. I’m lucky we have been able to see each other as often as we do. Two out of three (brothers who stay in touch) ain’t bad. I guess. We enjoyed the visit. Hopefully we will see them over the holidays. I actually took my July 10 …

I think I’ll start to post my assignments via twitter (and maybe here) going forward. It probably won’t catch on right away, but maybe eventually someone else can write something based on the same picture and we can compare notes. Seems fun.
I actually started a short story today with a woman character for a change (assignment picture below). It’s dark as usual. I should acquiesce and start writing true crime stories, since MWD thinks I would be good at it. Anyways – this story is a little creepy. It will …

Short story derived from the photo below.
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“We’ll page you when we get another table going,” said the kid working the poker room desk, without even glancing up. This meant it was going to be an even longer night for Charlie. He hated waiting for a table; it could be 10 minutes or 2 hours. He couldn’t risk lingering since the goal was to go unnoticed and it was hard to be inconspicuous sitting by himself in a poker room. He also didn’t want to waste any money at the table …