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  • Superhero Saturday (03/02/24)

    Superhero Saturday (03/02/24)

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    Happy Saturday all! Hope everyone got through the week ok and has a chance to rest up. I still have some hero pics in my stockpile that have not been posted, so I am here with another edition of Superhero Saturday! Not sure how many I have, but I think it’s a pretty fair amount.…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (7.1)

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    While he was relaxing after his training, Korv took some time to read the words of his fellow villagers. This was always an enjoyable portion of his day, as he often found inspiration, creativity and topics of deep thought to ponder. First, he read the words of Sir Edward the Guardian. Sir Edward was a…

  • Fields of Glass

    Fields of Glass

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    Field of dreams like shattered glass A gaze into a broken past A life well lived in broken shards Beyond repair, not in the cards Fragments cutting, fingers bleed To see it whole there is no need You cannot fix it, do not try To try is just to live a lie Leave the pieces…

  • A Farewell To Fantasy Fridays (03/01/24)

    A Farewell To Fantasy Fridays (03/01/24)

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    Well, maybe not a total farewell to them, but a hiatus in the least. I’ve been doing some thinking about the direction of this little shindig for a couple weeks now, and I have also been talking to some fellow bloggers about it, and I am going to be changing some things up. With No…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (7)

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    Korv awoke this morning with a slight chill in his bones. Mother Nature had decided to play a cruel prank on the denizens of the realm, it seems! Where the day prior had brought rains, the temperature had been moderate. Today, however, the temperatures had dropped drastically, and the winds gusted with the fury of…

  • The Sound of Daydreams

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    My pick from this week’s No Theme Thursday images. The Sound of Daydreams Out on the stoop, the setting sun Her favorite song, you know the one You know the tune, you know the beat You hear it up and down the street The song that takes her breath away The one that makes her…

  • No Theme Thursday (02/29/24)

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    Good day, all and welcome to another edition of No Theme Thursday! Last week’s installment was another stellar success. We had fantastic entries from one and all. Every week, you continue to set the bar higher and higher! As much fun as I have making up images, the real enjoyment for me is seeing them…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (6)

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    Korv awoke to a rainy morn with the feeling that something was amiss. What, he did not know, but deep within his bones something did not feel right. He stretched, let out a loud yawn, and shrugged to himself. He made his normal morning brew and stared out the window, deep in contemplation. Korv truly…

  • In Her Words (NTTC – 02/22/24)

    In Her Words (NTTC – 02/22/24)

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    Good day, all. This week’s NTT challenge entries have been posted, but there is a late entry that I would like to make everyone aware of. NTT Vet Pooja G missed the deadline by the thinnest of margins, and I had already posted the thread containing last week’s entries. She still had a piece in…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (5)

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    Korv awoke the next morning happy and refreshed from his previous day’s ventures. He had met some more fine fellow townfolk, and caught up with his closest friend, which always warmed his heart and fueled his spirit. While he enjoyed his morning brew, he read more writings from his fellow villagers and found much inspiration…

  • NTT Challenge (02/22/24)

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    Good day to all! Once again, it is time to roll out this week’s entries in the NTT Challenge! This is one of my favorite days of the week, as I get to post all your awesome submissions for the No Theme Thursday images. As always, we had a variety of different takes, and as…

  • Over The Top Tuesday (02/27/24)

    Over The Top Tuesday (02/27/24)

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    Good day, all! Hopefully Monday was not too terribly painful for everyone. I know that’s asking a lot for a Monday, but… 😆 No classes for me this week. I can go back next week and keep working on the current program I started before the “official” end of class. That will at least give…

  • To Sharpen The Blade Once More (4)

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    After a restful sleep, Korv made his rounds through the village, and he was thoroughly delighted to interact with his neighbors and tell them how much they inspired him. Truly, he was surrounded by some fine, fine folk. Korv also had the chance to meet some new neighbors, and he was greatly pleased to have…

  • Mashup Monday (02/26/24)

    Mashup Monday (02/26/24)

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    Good morning all! Time to kick off another week. Hopefully it’s not too, too painful. We’re expecting some rain later this week, but the temps seem to be trending upwards slightly; 50s during the day and 30s at night. Good sleeping weather there! Anyhow, here’s hoping for a smooth week. Whatever you are, be a…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (3)

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    Feeling a renewed sense of purpose after his fight with the iron bastard, Korv returned home to rest and relax. He would eat and set about reading the prose written by the fine folks of his village. Korv made a simple meal for himself. While he enjoyed his treats, Korv knew that excess of anything…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (2)

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    Korv stared at the mighty hammer before him. He had lifted it so many times before. Surely, his strength had not diminished that much. Confidently, he reached down to grasp it. As his fingers curled around the knurled handle, he proceeded to lift, and… Nothing. The hammer did not budge even a whisper. Korv stared…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (1)

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    It had been many months since the last campaign, and despite his untimely exile, Korv the Barbarian adjusted nicely to life away from the battlefield. Indeed, he had pressed hard and proven his mettle in countless battles. His downfall had come when he insulted the conniving, self-proclaimed countess of the realm. Korv had realized the…

  • Sci-Fi Sunday (02/25/24)

    Sci-Fi Sunday (02/25/24)

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    Good morning and happy Sunday. Hope everyone is having an enjoyable, restful weekend. The creativity well is a bit dry at the moment, so the pickings are slim. My apologies in advance. I hope what is here is somewhat enjoyable. Have a good one, folks! And, in the, “not quite the cantina band I had…

  • To The Wolves

    To The Wolves

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    Beaten, scarred down to the bone To the wolves I have been thrown Laid out, broken on the ice Jaws around me like a vice Teeth are tearing through the skin A searing pain from deep within Flowing blood, it freezes fast To the wolves I have been cast I thrash about just to survive…

  • Superhero Saturday (02/24/24)

    Superhero Saturday (02/24/24)

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    Good morning, and welcome to another edition of Superhero Saturday, where we indulge our inner child and hearken back to the good old days of Coco Puffs, Comics and Cartoons! Last week was Bat-centric, so this week, I’m going to try and throw a little more variety into the mix. Hope everyone has a great…

  • Fantasy Friday (02/23/24)

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    Good day, everyone. Finally we have made it to Friday once again! I hope the week was not too much of a grind and everybody made it through relatively unscathed. My course officially wrapped last night. There’s a one week break, and then they are starting a different course for four weeks. I am not…

  • This One Is For You

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    This is my commentary on my selected image for this week’s No Theme Thursday Challenge. I selected this image: I made this image with my grandmother in mind. The cardinal was always her favorite bird. I hope she would like it. My grandmother was there for me and my mother almost literally from day one.…

  • No Theme Thursday (02/22/24)

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    Good day, and welcome to this week’s edition of No Theme Thursday, where you pick the image and you pick the theme! I have to say, that I am absolutely thrilled with the response this challenge has received. There have been so many beautiful poems and short stories. The level of creativity in this community…

  • Song Interpretation (02/21/24)

    Song Interpretation (02/21/24)

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    Forgive me while I go off on a tangent here. Like lots of folks do, I was listening to music while I was driving to my class last night, and I had a thought. Not necessarily a good one, but a thought nonetheless. I was listening to David Lee Roth’s 1986 classic album Eat ‘Em…

  • Wandering Wednesday (02/21/24)

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    Happy Hump Day, everyone! We’ve once again reached the halfway point and it’s all downhill from here! I hope the week has treated everyone well thus far. It’s time for our weekly wander through the silly images in my head and, of course, through the WordPress Multiverse. Last week, I posted links to a few…