Author Archives: Alice
Fwd: There are no ugly women – only poor women.
This photo below was taken at a competition in June 2008 involving 9 women for best makeover. They had every possible beauty treatment available to them over a period of 12 hours before the contest. Look at the before and after photos. Conclusion – there are no ugly women only poor women. The woman 2nd from the left won the contest. Beer has the same effect….
160 – Valliant Effort
In the depths of the night he drew 1250 flowers and a message. It took hours. In the morning the rain came and washed it away. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
That’s Not The Point
Jack: No! That’s still wrong. Raoul: But the other one got greasy so I couldn’t wear it to the party. My frat brothers would laugh. Jack: You think they won’t laugh anyway? Raoul: They’re expecting it. Jill: Just don’t mess this one up. It’s my last good dress. Today’s theme is Greasy Previously in Jack and Jill: Be sure to visit the home page.
55 – Armageddon
“Argh! I’ve had it,” said the creator. “If you don’t straighten out and fly right, I’m going to pull the plug!” Not a soul listened in the market place. The merchants kept hawking their wares. The buyers shoved past the creator, ignoring him. So he shut the computer down and walked away, never to open that program again. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted […]
13 Things I Touched This Week
I’m still moving. I swear it’s a never ending process. It’s brought to light some things we packed away years ago. For instance: 1. A comforter I received as a gift when I was in Jr. High. It was used long and hard and became so badly torn it was no longer possible for me to mend it. I cut off a corner to remember it by and tossed out the rest. 2. My camera. Gotta document all this effort. […]
Suzie’s House 226 : On the Observation Deck
Mrs. H., that’s what Gene called her and Tracy liked it so she called Ben’s mom that too, wanted to go back to the observation deck of the capital building because it was open even though it was supposed to be closed because it wasn’t even summer anymore. So they all went there. How Tracy ended up between Gene and the woman who said she was his mom was a mystery, but after catching the way the woman looked at […]
The Serialists of September 7th
So many good episodes to read last week! I love Kwee’s and Oldeggs and Ann’s. I settled on Julia, who’s Scorpius tale is gaining depth and momentum, though Kwee’s chilling developments…. Well I hope we see more this week. This is the hub for The Serialists, a meme for people who post original, serialized fiction on their blogs. If you have one or more posts you would like for us to read, please put a direct link to the post(s) […]
160 – Fire on the Mountain
It’s happened every year for a decade, but still it catches him by surprise when the valley fills with smoke. Everything smells like a campfire until the snow comes. He prays for snow. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Wrong. Just Wrong
Jack: You know, Raoul, the first time you got drunk and put on Jill’s dress was funny. The second time was a little weird. But now you wear it all the time. That’s just wrong, Raoul. Jill: Yeah, you’ve stretched it out and it’s all wrinkly. Better have it dry cleaned before you give it back. Today’s theme is Wrong Previously in Jack and Jill: Cymbolism Be sure to visit the home page.
55 – The Artist
He does it late at night when it’s hard to tell if the colors are right spraying on the sides of walls. If they caught him they’d make him wash it off and no one much would see his skill. Tomorrow this train will roll and show his name to the entire country if he doesn’t get caught. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted […]
13 Pictures of the Galapagos
Ok, this is my last post on the vacation pictures. By now you must all be thoroughly fed up with them. Consider this a kind of re-cap and the closing of the album. 1. Santa Cruz
