Tag Archives: Life

You Want What?-Da Great Goblin Rebellion-Part 37

Posted on October 31, 2022 by jenicek

“I have demands,” said Desimatix as he lolled on a mighty pile of treasure. “Naturally,” agreed Dansey Bigbritches. He had been selected for this negotiation because Halflings are not threatening. Additionally, he had the rather rare ability of not taking … Continue reading →

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Art Irritates Life

Posted on February 7, 2022 by jenicek

It’s due. I know, I know. Do you have anything? Maybe… Do you want to tell me about it? NO! Okay, okay! Sorry. I’m stressed. Because of- Exactly. We could do something else. I really need to finish this. How … Continue reading →

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Endings and Beginnings-Arrondissement Part Seventy One

Posted on January 4, 2021 by jenicek

“Like most bad decisions, it began with drinks,” said The Huygens as she moved to the springtime window. She traced a pattern on the glass. It rippled and the scene changed to a biergarten in the late afternoon. Women and … Continue reading →

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Task

Posted on August 26, 2019 by jenicek

“What are you doing?” he asked. She scooped up a handful of sand and placed it in the battered bucket next to her. “Cleaning things up,” she replied. He looked around them, there was nothing but sand as far as … Continue reading →

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Just me and my words

Posted on July 29, 2019 by jenicek

Writing is a lonely business. This is not a cry for help, more of a statement of fact. It consists mainly of sitting alone punching a keyboard or scribbling in a notebook, punctuated with long, empty pauses as you stare … Continue reading →

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These things are true

Posted on July 15, 2019 by jenicek

Nice is not as good as kind. Petting a cat or dog is quick way to feel better. Portion sizes on food labels were written by people who clearly don’t like to eat. If you love books, you will always … Continue reading →

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Good Luck or Bad

Posted on June 24, 2019 by jenicek

What is to be lucky? For most of us, it means that good things happen to lucky people. If you have an attractive partner or a good job, the response is that person is “Lucky.” Which is a weirdly passive … Continue reading →

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