Author Archives: Alice
Badlands, part 2
The thing about The Badlands is that they aren’t formed the same way regular mountains are. You don’t see them on the horizon the way you do the Rockies. Instead, they are carved out of the earth. The ground simply gives way to them. You look down at the peaks, rather than up. If you look real close, you can see Mr. Al in this shot. Planes and hills. Makes for an interesting combo.
The Snake
Totally Random Picture: She smiles thru loneliness, says “it’s nice” even when it isn’t. She flits from one to the next, spreading “cheer” and becoming popular until she slipped and let her fangs show. I would sympathize, if I dared. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Vacation at Lake Cour d’Alene
Jack: It’s a nice day. Beautiful. Don’t you think so? A day like today is just naturally good. Jill: Speak for yourself. The humidity is anything but beautiful to my hair. Jack: Yeah. Naturally. Today’s theme is natural Previously in Jack and Jill: Lesson The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Be sure to visit the home page.
Suzie’s House 182: Boom! Tee-Hee
Vin knew it wasn’t fair to blame Miranda for chasing after Drew before she finally fell in love with the right man – himself. Still, it rankled. He yanked off his socks, then leaned back in the chair to see she still stood by the closet, her fingers twisting a button on her metallic red blouse. “Hey. I really am sorry.” She frowned and turned away as if the earth might swallow her up if she actually looked him in […]
The Ghost
We thought the old house at the end of the block, the one with the gables and dead hedge, was haunted, and that’s why everyone said not to go there. The floors weren’t rotten or anything. So of course we went there all the time, until we were caught. The look in Dad’s eye wasn’t fear. It was guilt. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is […]
13 More Things People in My Family Have Said
1. The Boy: Curry? I thought it was bad incense. 2. The Girl: “Mom! You should hear the conversations I have with myself. They’re weird.” 3. The Girl: Ow! Don’t rub my head. I’m dandruffly injured. 4. Mr. Al: It never ceases to freak me out the messages you can receive when you’re open to that sort of thing (during a conversation about God) 5. The Girl: I’m just happying. 6. The Girl: I find with a lot of music […]
Ah Maria, The End
Maria Theresa’s response to her growing infirmities was to push herself even harder. When she was told that these exertions would be her undoing, she redoubled her efforts. These were not the actions of a woman who was denying her mortality; they were the actions of a woman who knew she was dieing and wanted to get it over with. There was very little in the world that frightened Maria Theresa. Nothing frightened her personally. Certainly not the thought of […]
What a Load
Have you ever had to pass something like this on the road? We ended up passing it three times before we were done. It may not have a “wide load” sign, but that truck took up more than his fair share of the road. What’s on the back? Tires. Since he was headed for Butte, I’m guessing they are tires for one of those strip mining tractor things. We’re talking about a vehicle the size of a small house.
The Badlands, Part 1
We hit The Badlands twice on our trip. The first time through we got there as the sun was setting. Ideally, this is the best time in which to take pictures of the place. Frankly, the color in the rocks washes out to a desolate gray during the day. Unluckily for me, or maybe luckily, a storm rolled in. We had no more than a few rays of sunshine, and then only while we were actually driving so I couldn’t […]
Blogmania Winners
It was one heck of a contest. I’ve never had anything like it before. In three days I gathered nearly 600 entries. To make my selections, I printed out the comments, plus duplicates of the ones I told you would get you extra entries. The Girl cut them all into slips of paper, folded them, and made a pile. Check it out. Yes, that’s the quilt under it. I still have the edging to put on, but otherwise I’m done. […]
They Say
“They say not to go there. It’s dangerous.” “They say, they say, they say. Who are they?” “Tsk.” Eyeroll. “Duh! Mom and Dad.” Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Blogmania Contest
For my $50 Association Meme giveaway click here **** Association is still running, but Blogmania is closed. Crazy Love Blogmania Contest I am participating in the online extravaganza called Blogmania. For two days – September 15th and 16th – a hundred and seventy five blogs will be offering fabulous prizes to people who visit and comment. I’m offering over $300 worth of prizes so far with more to come. My top prize is a quilt that I am making specifically […]
Lesson
*munch, munch, munch* Jill: Ick! This one’s bad. Jack: Don’t worry. I know what to do. Jack: Back to school for you. Today’s theme is school Previously in Jack and Jill: Under a Rising Star The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Be sure to visit the home page.
