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June 19, “Ghost”
Ghost is a gutteral sound. Do you suppose that when a person first encountered an apparition that they stuttered and said, “G-g-ghost?” How did the word come about and wonder who the first person was to see a ghost? Lately, … Continue reading
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“permission” is the word
Permission is one of those words that rolls off the tongue like salad oil. It’s a cool word not warm and friendly like love or warmest. Permission has to be given. It can never be taken or stolen. Permission conjures … Continue reading
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“rhinestone” Kirchoff’s 5-15-2000
The rhinestone bracelet has been in my jewelry box for years. A friend gave it to me because she said she would never wear it. I guess one could call it gaudy. I think it’s pretty, all sparkly and shining … Continue reading
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Ramblings from Kirchoff’s Bakery October 15, 2001
Ramblings from Kirchoff’s Bakery October 15, 2001: When “around the corner” seemed far away. Those days are lurking in my memory–almost hiding, but I see their sleeves behind a post. I plead them to come out and let me take … Continue reading
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This one comes from February 20, 2001, Kirchoff’s.
Please keep in mind that my writing tidbits are fiction. This one comes from February 20, 2001, Kirchoff’s. One can tell that I watch a lot of old, old detective stories:She peered at me over the half-glasses she wore as … Continue reading
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May 3, 2020
We are in the middle of a Corona Virus, Covid-19, pandemic. I haven’t been in a store in well over a month. Lana is picking up our groceries for us. I’m sure many new stories will come from this time … Continue reading
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Using all five senses
This is fundamental in good writing. We have to describe what the character smells, hears, tastes, and feels through touch, as well as what she sees. This draws the reader into the world you have created, and hopefully, he will … Continue reading
Right Brain/Left Brain
When we are in our creative mode, we are in our right brain. In this mode we cannot distinguish between “hour” and “our”, or their, there, they’re. But we are free to create! Editing with the left brain can come … Continue reading
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January 10, 2011 January 10, 2011 by ellen Filed under: Writing (Edit) Okay as of this post I have found the faucet booklet in a place where it had no business to be. Of course, it’s too cold to go … Continue reading
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