The Beginning At Last

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  • Back In The Game!

    Back In The Game!

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    So, as anyone who has been around a little bit probably knows, I started this silly little blog after I lost my job and had some free time on my hands. Truthfully, I figured I would start in December and ditch it by January, but here I am still. 😄 So anyhow, I spent some…

  • I’d love to share, but…

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    Right now I am far too happy to think about negative shit. Sorry! I’M BACK IN THE GAME, BABY!!! Those who care are probably asking “What the hell is he talking about?” Those who don’t are probably still asking “Why the hell does he think he’s a gorilla?” 🤣 Got good news today. Link is…

  • No Theme Thursday (03/14/24 – Updated)

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    Good day all, and welcome to this week’s edition of No Theme Thursday! Last week saw another great turnout, and as always, I thank everyone for partaking. Your creative spirits continue to impress! Much like last week, I am trying to deliver a cross section of images to please every palate. Hopefully, you can find…

  • Sounds Like Hobbies/Leisure To Me

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    This seems slightly reminiscent of the hobbies/leisure prompts from a month or two back. Ah, well…Whatever, eh? 😄 Things I can lose myself in are pretty much the same as ones I listed in those prompts. Playing guitar: I don’t do it as often these days, but when I do, time flies by. Writing/Creating Pictures:…

  • From Ash, Arisen

    From Ash, Arisen

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    A kingdom crumbles all around me. Wails of agony echo through the cold night air. Still, I have arisen. Licking flames and acrid smoke engulf me. I choke on ash and taste my own blood. Still, I have arisen. My tribe slaughtered like livestock to market. Their souls like coin to the merchant called Death.…

  • The Power of 5

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    I just answered this elsewhere recently, but here goes 😄 Star Wars Original Trilogy The first three Indiana Jones movies The Die Hard movies, especially the first two Mutiny on the Bounty (Marlon Brando version) And I think I’ve seen pretty much every episode of M*A*S*H at least 10 times

  • NTT Challenge Entries: 03/07/24

    NTT Challenge Entries: 03/07/24

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    Good day to all, and welcome this week’s roundup of No Theme Thursday Challenge entries! Again this week, lots of fantastic work from everyone, and new participants in the proceedings as well! My sincerest warm welcome to rugby843 and Aboli Mane! Very pleased to have you here with us! I know I say it every…

  • Over The Top Tuesday (03/12/24)

    Over The Top Tuesday (03/12/24)

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    Good morning and I hope everyone is well today! Monday is out of the way, so I would call that a win in and of itself. 😄 Got a few pics kicking around, and it seems like now is as good a time as any to toss ’em out there. Please get your No Theme…

  • As Howlin’ Wolf Said…

    As Howlin’ Wolf Said…

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    …I ain’t superstitious. And for the metalheads: I don’t consider myself the superstitious type. I believe in the power of positive talk, vibrational matches, etc., but as far as superstitions, not so much. A black cat crosses my path pretty much every five minutes. I’ve probably walked under more ladders than I can count. And…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (11)

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    Korv awoke to a cloudy and windy morn in the village. Indeed, Mother Nature sounded fierce this day! As was his tradition, Korv made his usual brew, and went outdoors to soak in the morning. It moved his spirit and energized him for the day ahead. There has been a soaking rain the night before,…

  • If You Don’t Know…

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    Clearly, you have not been paying attention. 😃 Why, one might ask? It goes back many moons when people always say I lifted weights because I wanted to look like a gorilla. Maybe, maybe not. I more wanted to be as strong as one. 😄 I am also not known for my grace or subtlety,…

  • Dear Emperor,

    Dear Emperor,

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    Dear G.Q. Rilla, As you open this letter on your 100th birthday (you still look fantastic, by the way 😉), you will be Emperor of the civilized world. You have probably just finished the meeting with your war council, where you finalized your plan to become the master of all time, space and reality. If…

  • Three Days, Three Posts

    Three Days, Three Posts

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    All in the freaking trash. What a waste of time. 😠 Not a goddamn thing worth salvaging. I am not one of those people who can sit down and do the act of writing without being inspired. I can’t trudge through it like a true author would. God knows I have tried, but that is…

  • Everything You Need

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    All under one roof! You sneaky little marketing devils…Trying to determine our shopping habits, eh? 😄 Personally, I do all my shopping at… Gorilla Mart! Yes, indeed, all your simian shopping needs conveniently located in one place. Need to do your grocery shopping? No problem! Gorilla Mart has a wide variety of fresh foods from…

  • SLDS Challenge (03/15/24)

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    After a brief hiatus, Susan T. Braithwaite has resumed the SLDS Weekly Challenge. Even though I am still a bit sore at her about the last one, I decided I would give it a go again. 😋 This week’s prompt is: Escape from a high-security facility I tried a few elaborate ones for this prompt,…

  • My Name?

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    My name is G.Q. Rilla. The “Q” stands for “Quit asking me stupid questions, you nosy bastards.” If you persist in this line of questioning, I will have to refer you to one of my associates down at the docks. Now, if you will excuse me, I am late for a meeting with Beyoncé. I…

  • Just Monkeying Around

    Just Monkeying Around

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    My pick for No Theme Thursday this week. Statistics. Outputs. Headcount. Tiresome. Annoying. Relentless. “No appreciation,” the gorilla thought to himself as he stared at the clock on the wall. “8:30. It’s only 8 freaking 30,” he said aloud in disgust. He had only been there two hours. It felt more like ten. 9:00 Teams…

  • No Theme Thursday (03/07/24)

    No Theme Thursday (03/07/24)

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    Good day, all! Another week, another edition of No Theme Thursday! Last week saw some new entrants, and also some folks putting their own spin on the theme (no theme?). It’s become a bit more free form, and I think that’s really, really cool. If you’ve been inspired to create, then mission accomplished! If there…

  • Lessons Learned

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    I don’t know that it’s the last thing I’ve learned, but it’s a lesson I keep getting reminded of: Life is ridiculous. Have fun with it. Class dismissed! Speaking of ridiculous, our first official Barbarian/Gorilla crossover event. But, on a more serious note, I’m constantly learning little lessons, but the most important recent one would…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (10)

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    T’was yet another rainy morn when Korv awoke. It was a light, peaceful rain and he chose to wander outside to enjoy the cool, calming air. Korv truly enjoyed mornings like this. Slightly gray and quiet, with just a hint of sun peeking out from behind the clouds, reminding all that hope was always just…

  • No Manners…

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    You drag your sad sack, sorry ass daily prompt self in here, ask me a silly question, and then have the nerve to demand an explanation from me? “Explain.” Explain? Explain?? How about “Explain, please”? “Explain.” Why, you little punk! I oughtta knock you right on your ass! Get outta here until you learn some…

  • NTT Challenge Subs: 2/29/24

    NTT Challenge Subs: 2/29/24

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    Good day to all and welcome back for yet another week of No Theme Thursday Challenge submissions! This week, we had a record twelve submissions for the challenge! And the coolest part is that we got some very unique takes. It’s becoming more freestyle and I think that is totally awesome! First, I would like…

  • Over The Top Tuesday (03/05/24)

    Over The Top Tuesday (03/05/24)

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    Well, another Monday is behind us, and I am sure plenty are quite thankful for that. Hopefully it was not too painful a start of the week for y’all! Looking at a rainy one round here, which is quite alright by me, as I rather like it. Don’t forget to post your No Theme Thursday…

  • Failure = Experience

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    Well, I could use my current circumstance as an example. You work a long time somewhere, you do pretty good for yourself, and then suddenly, before you know it, things go sideways, mistakes are made, and you’re no longer working. You roll it all around in your head. The could’ve, the should’ve, the would’ve. You…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (9)

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    Korv awoke early this day, for there was much to do! As always, he made his morning brew and enjoyed some quiet time reflecting. He had very much relished the time he had to recover, but now, Korv found his hunger to reenter the fight was slowly coming back. Aye, writing and creating were indeed…