Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Wishing Map 28

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

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Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Seven: B’frona (Continued) Previously: Gina learned that the 11 year old B’frona had lived alone for several years. ⇔ ⇔…

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Gene Wilder

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

He found the manic in humanity. And we’re forever grateful. Few actors have ever generated such a mix of admiration and affection as Gene Wilder. Rest in peace, old friend.

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So Here’s the Deal

Posted on August 28, 2016 by
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My Butterfly Effect

Posted on August 27, 2016 by

I’ve always found the butterfly effect intriguing: the idea that the mere flap of a butterfly’s wing in, say, Des Moines could start a chain reaction leading to a devastating tsunami in Sr Lanka; or, for that matter, to the … Continue reading →

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Fool’s Odyssey 27

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

This is the conclusion to Fool’s Odyssey.  To read it from the beginning, click here. Epilogos: Easter Morning Previously: The Fool’s search ended in the forest near a California grammar school. ↔ Later, on my third morning home in L.A., … Continue reading →

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Best Advert Ever?

Posted on August 25, 2016 by

Seriously. This looks a bit grim, but hang in there till the end.

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The Wishing Map 27

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Seven: B’frona (Continued) Previously: The millboy B’frona was asked by the pixie king to lead Gina to a place where…

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Look Closer

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

Be kind to your washing machine. I had one of these when I was a kid. Ah, I remember when I first visited am going to visit here. The ravages of smoking. This couple is in their 20s. Who wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Jesus GO!

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

Pokémon GO is the most popular game app of all time! But could it be that Jesus came up with the idea first? Gracefully graying Mike is in his front yard shushing through fallen leaves when his bright red rake … Continue reading →

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“Get Real.” Sincerely, God

Posted on August 21, 2016 by
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