inspiration + perspiration = invention :: T. Edison ::
As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."
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Fair TradeNov. 15, 2023 | Comments January 26 Prompt: any, any, sharpening knives, written for The Scarlet Pimpernel. |
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Fearful Feelings, Faithful FriendNov. 04, 2023 | Comments January 21 Prompt: Any, any, my heart's a battleground, I need more affection than you know (song lyrics), written for The Velveteen Rabbit. |
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A Blistering LatherAug. 16, 2023 | Comments January 26 Prompt: Any, any, bubble bath, written for The Scarlet Pimpernel. |
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A Varied MarchAug. 12, 2023 | Comments January 25 Prompt: Any, Any trio, "water, earth, and sky, written for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. |
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By Royal DecreeAug. 05, 2023 | Comments January 23 Prompt: Any, any, queen's glass game, written for Alice Through the Looking Glass. |
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EnchantingJul. 05, 2023 | Comments January 14 Prompt: any, any, just as stars surrounding the silver moon must hide their gleaming faces when she grows full and shines most brightly over the earth..., written for The Scarlet Pimpernel. |
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A Fine FigureMay. 31, 2023 | Comments February 5 Prompt: any, any, new boots, written for The Scarlet Pimpernel. |
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PreservationMay. 20, 2023 | Comments February 2 Prompt: Any, any, static, written for Great Expectations. |
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Meming Estancia Aldea NorteñaMay. 01, 2023 | Comments With only more chapter to go in Estancia Aldea Norteña, it's time to celebrate: I'm inviting my readers to recreate their favorite moments via memes in the comments. |
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ConfirmaciónApr. 06, 2023 | Comments As her first communion drew near, young Catalina was aglow with anticipation. If only the dress did not have to be white. |