Where the Walls are Soft…

Part I – The Waitress In 1957, Ruby was a 30-something waitress/barmaid/short-order cook in an out-of-the-way “backwoods” tavern down a side road off Highway 17 in the Algoma District. She was also the bookkeeper, the housekeeping staff and the bouncer, although she didn’t get paid for those tasks – there was just no one else [...]

In case you missed it: Part I – The Waitress Word to the Wise: I strongly suggest waiting to read this if you’re about to eat, just ate, or, ulp, are in the process of eating – especially if it involves eggs; or in Suzi’s case – aigs. Part II – The Whiskey Ruby had [...]

In Case You Missed It: Part I – The Waitress Part II – The Whiskey Part III – The Handcuffs “Well, now. Ain’t this just a fine mess,” Ruby slapped The Little Drunk on the shoulder with her free hand. “Wilson! Hey!” The Little Drunk stirred in his chair slightly and mumbled something. “What’s [...]

In Case You Missed It: Part I – The Waitress Part II – The Whiskey Part III – The Handcuffs Part IV – The Great Escape Ruby was having a lovely dream. She knew it was a dream because she could hear Roy snoring, but Roy was dead two years last Christmas. She dreamed she [...]

word count reading over 5,000 before I change the clock back an hour tonight. Oh yeah… don’t forget to change the clock back an hour tonight. That’s my Public Service Announcement for the year. Random Song for the Day: “Andy, You’re a Star” – The Killers

“Queen Anne, Exiled”Taken July 7, 2006 with HP PhotoSmart R607 I have to just sit here and do it, damn it!My bad habits are haunting me. I just couldn’t wait to start NaNoWriMo… until the start date, that is. Now, I’m restless and can’t seem to concentrate. Hmmm, my coffee cup [...]

I never knew it had a name… Huh. You learn something new everyday. I use it to denote incredulity, sarcasm, flabbergastedness (dontcha just love it when I make up words?!) wonderment, and often, when I don’t know what else to use. I’m impressed to discover that not only is there a name [...]

Waste Not, Want NotTaken September 22, 2008 with Canon PowerShot A550 I think it’s time to quit dreaming and start doing. I’ve already wasted too much of my time.Ruby needed to know the date the other day, and that’s how she asked it: “This is the what’th of September…?” It struck me [...]

clipped from www.tampabay.com Vehicles strike her house 7 times in 11 years By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer In print: Thursday, September 18, 2008 Virginia Zinn’s St. Petersburg home is built directly on Ninth Place S in Campbell Park. The house has been struck several times in the 11 years she has lived there. Wednesday morning, a [...]

….or the freaky-deaky horrorish one about the ancient witchy broad who can control the weather and turn people into sand when she’s pissed at them…?I don’t know whom to credit for this fabulousness, but I “stumbled” upon it HERE. Shame I can’t get much of anything else out of the site… I’ve been busy, [...]

Done. Can you believe it?! And only a year and 4 months late. I’ve shocked myself with my speed, I really have… In Case You Missed It: Part I – The Waitress Part II – The Whiskey Part III – The Handcuffs Part IV – The Great Escape Part V – Revenge Ruby’s life went on [...]

Trojan MooseTaken July 7, 2008 with Canon PowerShot A550 …a few seconds ago there was a hand in there!Yeah, yeah, I know I said I *hate* these things not two posts ago, but…The Best Memes in Life Are Stolen. Elle said that, so it must be true. Stole this from Elle, who stole it [...]

“Summer Daydream”Taken August 9, 2008 with Canon PowerShot A550 “They’re fictional characters, Mom. Fictional characters. Am I getting through to you at all…?”Lots happening… Ky’s finally sleeping again, and is back to school for her morning classes, which is good. I’m assured by the school that she’ll manage to get those credits without [...]

Sorry. No Pic. I Don’t Have a Chicken in my Portfolio… Remember, if one chicken crosses the road, others may follow.Just a bit of fun I had, taking the advice of a friend who told me that when I’m stuck in a “non-writing” phase (I refuse to call this “blocked”, anymore – sounds too damned permanent), I should [...]

Maude on her HogPhoto copyright either My Brother the Trespasser or My Sister Tootie(Maude can’t remember who was standing behind the camera…) Look real close now… she’s not pointing at you. She’s giving you the finger.I drove down to Teeny-Tiny Town today, having had no sleep since… well, I’m not certain when, but I’ve been [...]