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First date with Stella…

Stella! Stellllllaaaaa! Well, friends and neighbors, here is a wee post about my (finally) camping glamping preparations for 2026. I now have my rig and basic gear for my home away from home. It did wind up raining most of the night. A downpour at times. And guess what? I did sleep well. A little… Continue reading
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Does anyone else have a SOMA addiction?
Quote What’s SOMA? Oh c’mon. I know you know what it is. It’s a cold-weather thing, and I have it bad. Sure I get SAD as well, but SOMA is what kills me. Personally I’ve had a sluggish start to my warm-weather activities. I’ve only cut my grass twice. We’ve not had as much rain… Continue reading
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A little trip…

All trips, for me at least, seem a tad daunting at the outset. And for the few days prior. But I usually settle into the new routine fairly quickly. This trip however had some significance. Of course I’m talking about (ad nauseum, sorry) my ThrillerFest writer’s conference. If you’ve read my previous posts you’ll be… Continue reading
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Pitches, Bitc-…
(Let’s keep this PG) PitchFest. What is everything a “fest” now? Well, yeah. At least at ThrillerFest it is. And I’m here for it. Thursday May 7th, for three hours in the afternoon, I was there for it at least. This is my first writer’s conference, and therefore my first time at the compendium of… Continue reading
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Progress so far (ThrillerFest that is)
I have just published my post that was going to ThrillerFest. Sorry for the delay. You see, the first morning I was feeling a little… verklempt. I could tell you were all talking amongst yourselves. This being my first foray into the wide world of writing, the disorientation I was feeling was a bit overwhelming.… Continue reading
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Geological observation whilst at writer’s conference
Looking out the window I see that I am surrounded by (and inside) a very tall building. Many tall buildings. And I am reminded as to why this is possible. Thank you Manhattan Schist. Okay, now back to the regularly scheduled conference. Marv Continue reading
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How to write.
Well, you’d think the answer is pen and paper. Or more likely computer and keyboard. And yeah, that’s basically true. It’s what I’m doing at the moment. And yet there’s more. Perhaps it’s the question to question then. Maybe there should be more to the sentence. Maybe, just maybe, one should add: “well”; “a book”;… Continue reading
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Time is relative… ain’t that the truth
One day, you’re 17 and you’re planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.” – John Green “I need a name for this ink … A name for the feeling you get when you see someone again. After many… Continue reading
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Some things last
In a follow up to an addendum on a previous post’s miscellaneous closing section… And without further ado… In conclusion. Sitting in the airport waiting for my flight and listening to the playlist in the bar. An 80s song came on, Centerfold, and a young-ish person started bopping to it. It is all about the… Continue reading
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Goin’ to California…
With an aching in my legs! I’m in San Jose California for the Serena (IMDB) premier at the Cinequest film festival. I’m really excited to see this movie. Not to name drop, but I’m friends with the screenwriters. What’s up with my legs? It seems that PG&E had some maintenance to do at my hotel… Continue reading