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Tuesday Tract #5
The eclipse is on the sun. Darkness is now over all the land. The glow is faded from the heavens, and all isles and continents, even to distant most Asia and Africa, gaze with awe and sadness at the pale, cold light which we shed upon their dreary realms. But yesterday the nation “Stood against the world; now lies she here, And none so poor to do her reverence.
Help Save Davis Bridge Battlefield
Rarely in Civil War Preservation has it been possible to turn $1 in donations into $12 in matching grants. That means if you can help with a donation of $50, in essence you are “donating” $600 to this worthy mission. Donations in excess of $50 are a wonderful gift indeed and increase incrementally the size of available preservation dollars.
If you are able, and have a desire to help save this piece of hallowed American History, please visit their website and donate to this wonderful opportunity today!
Memorial Day
The origin of Memorial Day: I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form or ceremony is prescribed, but Posts and comrades will, in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of …
Genesis Contest Results
The top 5 finalists for each category were announced on 5/14/2009. As you can see from the following list, my entry did not make the finals. Yes. it is a little frustrating, but I did receive a great amount of positive and constructive feedback on my manuscript. Now to wait another year for the 2010 Genesis! ——————————- CONTEMPORARY FICTION: (total entries: 44) Sharon Ball David W. Fry Jennifer Griffith Ane Mulligan Patty Slack CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE: (total entries: 75) Cathy Bryant …
Tuesday Tract #4
Among the faithless, faithful stood a few. Seven thousand were found who bent not the knee to this Baal of America. May they soon become seventy times seven, and deliver the land from this idolatry and the Jezreel abominations which so fiercely flourish under its dominion.
Friday Fiction – May 8, 2009
I had planned to write a fresh, new entry for today, but time escaped me. Instead, today’s Friday fiction entry is my Beginner’s Level 2nd Place winner (03/08/08)! For more terrific Friday Fiction, hop on over to today’s FF host: The Surrendered Scribe Whisper Creek Crisp chirps of waking cardinals welcomed the silver light of dawn. At the edge of Whisper Creek, a red male sipped from the brook, undaunted by the strangers camped about his mountain meadow. With thirst …
Central Texas Airshow – 2009
A few spurts of rain throughout the day didn’t deter a single soul from remaining in their coveted spot in the viewing area. Somehow we lucked out and found a spot right up against the fence between two groups of people. Of course it was right in front of the triple loudspeakers, but hey, what’s an airshow without deafening noise?
Wisdom of a Wayfaring Wordsmith – Part 1
Please keep in mind though that there is no one formula to success in the writing industry. This is an organic enterprise that shifts upon the shoulders of the reading public, agents, editors and publishers. Trial and error is essential to the end game of modern publishing.
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Friday Fiction – May 1, 2009
The gray woolen jacket that hung on my shoulders was damp and cold. A fire would lift my spirit. As I gathered small sticks and twigs, I noticed a bullet-shaped hole in my right sleeve, stained red. A fire might not be safe, but I was strangely cold. I placed the woody bundle on the soft mossy ground.