Dragons of Cronesboro-3: Exercise Brick & Mortar Locations, feat. Kerfe for #TDWC

May 3, 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026 Hello, all and happy May. Thanks for dropping in for another “Cronesboro” writing exercise.  Describing a location can add substance to a story.  However, it doesn’t have to be multiple paragraphs (or pages) of description.  Another way to handle that description is by telling about a character’s reaction to a place.  … More Dragons of Cronesboro-3: Exercise Brick & Mortar Locations, feat. Kerfe for #TDWC

2026 Pumpkin Hat Girls n guy by Teagan via Night cafe

#TDWC — The Pumpkin Hat Girls: The New Boyfriend, a Short Story

May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 Welcome, all. The Pumpkin Hat Girls are back to kickoff my contributions to Dan Antion‘s 2026 Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC).  There’s a new member in the group.  If you want to join the fun challenge, then pick one of the doors (blue link above) that were submitted at Dan’s blog … More #TDWC — The Pumpkin Hat Girls: The New Boyfriend, a Short Story

Whale-house, city below composite by Teagan R Geneviene

Whatnot Wednesday and Inspiration for #TDWC

April 29, 2026

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Hi, everyone.  May just might be my favorite month, and that’s because of Dan Antion‘s 2026 Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC).  This morning Dan posted all the “doors” images that people submitted for storytellers to use as inspiration prompts for the challenge, throughout the month of May.  I say storytellers because … More Whatnot Wednesday and Inspiration for #TDWC

Poetry Treasures 6 cover, Robbie Cheadle 2026

Detour to Cronesboro: Poetry Treasures 6, @RobbieCheadle

April 26, 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026 Hi, everyone. I’ve had a “detour” to the next Cronesboro writing exercise. I haven’t even been able to finish the exercise for brick & mortar locations.  I’ve been in contractor hell, with a bad experience with a landscape company I hired.  Dealing with their bullshittery has had me absolutely beside myself.  … More Detour to Cronesboro: Poetry Treasures 6, @RobbieCheadle

Dragons of Cronesboro, exercise-2: Unexpected Locations

April 18, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 Hello, all.  It’s time for another writing exercise.  Last week I asked everyone to participate by commenting with “locations” for the small desert town where this story takes place.  Rebecca Budd mentioned several “places” and one of them was a dry creek bed.  That made me realize that I should divide … More Dragons of Cronesboro, exercise-2: Unexpected Locations

Next Exit: Cronesboro

April 17, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 A new Cronesboro writing exercise is ready and waiting for me to format it.  So, stay tuned — it will be posted later on Saturday. Comments are closed, because I’ll be back soon. ♣ The video trailer below will tell you about a different story. How can I get this whimsical … More Next Exit: Cronesboro

Desert Route 66 sunset with bats by Teagan via Night Cafe

So, are you coming to Cronesboro? (#WritingExercise)

April 11, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 Hi, everyone.  There isn’t much new here today because, the short version is that on Wednesday a teeny-tiny fiend attacked my eye and scratched the cornea.  I’ve been a whiny mess.  Not to mention that I can see even less than usual.  Also, last weekend was a holiday for a lot … More So, are you coming to Cronesboro? (#WritingExercise)

Imagine Something Strange: The Dragons of Cronesboro (#WritingExercise)

April 4, 2026

Saturday, April 4, 2026 Hello, everyone.  Last weekend when I asked him for some vehicular inspiration, John W. Howell took me virtual car shopping.  So, John is going to kick off my writing exercise project today.   (Yes, exercise, because I still can’t depend on myself to do another of my serials.)  John’s suggested car was … More Imagine Something Strange: The Dragons of Cronesboro (#WritingExercise)

Agapanthus ray effect Wikimedia

Simple Weekends: Oracle & Agapanthus

March 21, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 Happy spring, everyone — or whatever season it is in your hemisphere.  I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend.   I’ve been asking you to “Imagine Something Wondrous.”  Today, simplicity seems downright amazing, hence the title, Simple Weekends.  Reading With that in mind I’m simply offering a one-card oracle reading.   I used … More Simple Weekends: Oracle & Agapanthus

Whatnot Wednesday: All the Vamps, plus Tessalina & Tater Tot

March 18, 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Hi, everyone.  On Sunday I asked everyone to “come out to play” by writing a character profile of a very quirky vampire (or a vampire minion if you’d rather).  There were great responses, and most were even quirky. I wanted to feature them here today.  I asked questions that would help … More Whatnot Wednesday: All the Vamps, plus Tessalina & Tater Tot

Dracula vampire in pink walking pet spider amid dog walkers by Teagan via Night Cafe

Imagine Something Quirky: Build Your Own Vamp (with Reader Participation)

March 14, 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026  Hello, all.  Yes, you saw the word vampire in the post title.  You don’t see me with those ever-fashionable blood-suckers — at least not much.  I’ve only written a couple and they were definitely quirky.  However, I’ve been ponderating ways of bringing you readers into the fun again.  It will not be … More Imagine Something Quirky: Build Your Own Vamp (with Reader Participation)

Agatha Christie and husband Max Mallowan 1950

Whatnot Wednesday: Authors at Work, #CFFC, & Free Classic Novels

March 11, 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Velma:  Hang onto your string, Daphne.  Did she say free books? Velma:  I don’t see any books.  Maybe they’re under the sofa… Hello, everyone.  The Scoobies and I welcome you to Whatnot Wednesday.    Dan Antion, the moderator of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC), posted this week’s prompt — workstations. I realize this … More Whatnot Wednesday: Authors at Work, #CFFC, & Free Classic Novels

Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay

Whatnot Wednesday: Who’s the Tool of Tools? #CFFC

March 4, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Welcome, my chuckaboos!  If you weren’t here last week, back in the Steam and Victorian Eras, “Chuckaboo” was slang for dear friend.  Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC) and the prompt is Gizmos and Gadgets.  Dan Antion, the host, posted a lot of modern-day tools.  The tools I’m featuring go back a … More Whatnot Wednesday: Who’s the Tool of Tools? #CFFC

Magic Pipe Organ by Teagan via Night Cafe

Whatnot Wednesday: Fantasy Tools, #CFFC, & a Story

February 25, 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Hello, everyone.  Today I’m visiting another of my books that includes inventions and/or inventors.  The steampunk-fantasy novel, “The Alchemist and the Woman in Trousers: A Cornelis Drebbel Adventure was written spontaneously, when readers of my blog gave me sets of “three random things” to fuel the tale, back in 2015.  Readers … More Whatnot Wednesday: Fantasy Tools, #CFFC, & a Story

Velma and Daphne, the Scoobies, cats

Whatnot Wednesday: Steampunk & Real Steampunkery, #CFFC

February 18, 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Daphne (foreground):  Is Yummy Human talking about us?  This is a Whatnot post, isn’t it? Velma: No and yes.  You heard  her say POSY… that’s not anything to do with cats.  And it’s not about a crinkum-crankum either. Daphne:  Wha—  Velma:  Don’t ask.  I can’t talk about it here. It’s bawdy … More Whatnot Wednesday: Steampunk & Real Steampunkery, #CFFC

2026-02-04 Velma snuggling

Whatnot Wednesdays: Atom-Punk Tech, #CFFC Photo Challenge, & the Scoobies

February 11, 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Daphne:   Yummy Human, don’t you think you should brush me before you go to bed.  Maybe if you do, I’ll be so subdued that I won’t wake you up at 3AM… Velma:   No, Yummy Human, tell us a bedtime story.  Daphne can brush herself.  I want to know about the foldable … More Whatnot Wednesdays: Atom-Punk Tech, #CFFC Photo Challenge, & the Scoobies

Victorian Penguin with Violets Dolphins sea by Teagan via Night Cafe

Flowers of the Month: February Floriography, & Nicole’s Review of The Geostropic Pearl

February 7, 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Hello, all.  I’m here with this month’s floriography trivia.  As I noticed in January nowadays, the list of “animals associated with February” apparently includes half the animal kingdom — along with some that I begin to wonder if I’ll find them for every month.  For instance, the owl represents February’s birth … More Flowers of the Month: February Floriography, & Nicole’s Review of The Geostropic Pearl

2026 Vintage Valentine Covers Collage

Whatnot Wednesdays: Hearts, Abstract #CFFC

February 4, 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Hello, everyone. With my head full of hearts, I welcome you to Whatnot Wednesday.  There are enough different hearts that this qualifies as a Whatnot post:  Abstract hearts for the challenge, steampunk hearts, vintage hearts…    On Mondays, Dan Antion is the moderator of “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge” (CFFC).  The topic for this … More Whatnot Wednesdays: Hearts, Abstract #CFFC

Image collage by Teagan

The Delta Pearl: A Riverboat Cruise with Nicole (a #BookReview)

January 28, 2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Recently, blogger and poet, Nicole Sara absolutely dazzled me with her review of The Delta Pearl, A Steampunk Riverboat (book-1 of my colorful take on a steampunk duology). The slideshow above contains some of the illustrations I’ve done for the story over the years. I hope you’ll click the “Continue reading” … More The Delta Pearl: A Riverboat Cruise with Nicole (a #BookReview)

A Utopia blue dome city people in street by Teagan via Night Cafe

Imagine Something Wondrous 3 (like WordPress not ruining something else)

January 24, 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026, Does that title sound cranky?  I don’t care. I’m ready to “resign.” WordPress has destroyed my (constantly adapting) way of creating posts one time too many.  After many hours of trying since I encountered their latest debacle of an “improvement” yesterday, I’m going to do my best to give you something … More Imagine Something Wondrous 3 (like WordPress not ruining something else)

Bald Eagle Flying over Albuquerque 2 men watch by Teagan via Night Cafe

Whatnot Wednesday: Clear Blue Morning, & Dead of Winter at Robbie Cheadle’s

January 21, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Hello, all.  On Monday morning as I drank my coffee, the above video drew my attention when it showed up on my YouTube feed.  No matter the genre, I usually enjoy song-videos what show composites of several different singers, harmonizing together from their various locations.  This one, “Light of a Clear … More Whatnot Wednesday: Clear Blue Morning, & Dead of Winter at Robbie Cheadle’s

Snow-Leopard Victorian carnations owl by Teagan via night cafe

Flowers of the Month: January Floriography

January 17, 2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Hello, all.  I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend.   Or if it isn’t that low-key, maybe you need a distraction — one that doesn’t require a lot of thought.  In that case, how about a little floriography trivia.  January in my location means wintry things.  I wanted to add the January … More Flowers of the Month: January Floriography

2026-01-05 Daphne sitting up on sofa

Whatnot Wednesday: Cat Fu Fighting, staring the Scoobies

January 14, 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Hello, all.  Let me tell you a funny thing about Daphne.  She doesn’t meow.  She makes all matter of chirping and trilling sounds, but not a meow among them.  When she’s extra excited about playing, she makes a woo-ooo-whoo sound.  I’ve finally figured it out — she’s singing the opening of … More Whatnot Wednesday: Cat Fu Fighting, staring the Scoobies

Downward view Daphne cat

Whatnot Wednesday: the Scoobies, #CFFC, & a Reading

January 7, 2026

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Daphne:  Yummy Human, doesn’t all this seem awfully…. random? Yes, Daphne.  That’s what makes it a “Whatnot Wednesday” post. Daphne:  I get that, but this is a whole lot of random… Why don’t you brush me instead.  I promise not to give you any love bites.  (Not many anyhow.  You’re yummy, … More Whatnot Wednesday: the Scoobies, #CFFC, & a Reading

Edwardian Era Rabbit Bunny in December parlor by Teagan via Night Cafe

Flowers of the Month: December Floriography

December 27, 2025

Saturday, December 27, 2025 Hello, all.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season.  The two rabbits above seem to be enjoying themselves.  Yes, I’m squeaking in, just under the deadline for a December flowers of the month post. Flowers of the Month:  Holly and Narcissus Holly and Narcissus Though I don’t think of the … More Flowers of the Month: December Floriography

Daphne with soft brush

Whatnot Wednesday, Oracles, & #ThursdayDoors

November 26, 2025

Wednesday, November 25, 2025 Daphne: Hear (hear…hear) Me (me…me) Human (an…an).  I (I…I) am the Energy Oracle (el…el)! To attain enlightenment, you must brush me (me…me). Yummy Human, why aren’t you brushing me?  Didn’t you hear my supernatural echo voice? Be sure to use both brushes. Whatnot Wednesday Daphne brushing her own face with the soft brush. Meanwhile, … More Whatnot Wednesday, Oracles, & #ThursdayDoors

Newly created Crowlings take flight from the Baja Abyss after the ruin of Calida, by Teagan via Night

Short Story Saturday: The Rise of Mnemosyne Part-3

November 22, 2025

Saturday, November 22, 2025 The video above is Joni Mitchell performing “Black Crow” in 1998. Hello, everyone.  For those who were paying close attention, you’re right — this isn’t the third episode… but it actually is the third.   After I published the Rise of Mnemosyne short story last week, I came across this vignette that … More Short Story Saturday: The Rise of Mnemosyne Part-3

White House Rose Garden 1988 Wikipedia

Wednesday Ponderating & #ThursdayDoors — Elegance That Was

November 12, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025 The image above shows the first result from each of Google, Bing, and Duck-Duck-Go when I did an image search today for the word “elegance.” Wednesday Ponderating Hello, everyone.  Lately I’ve been ponderating… wondering about a topic to which I haven’t given much thought since I left my “real world” job … More Wednesday Ponderating & #ThursdayDoors — Elegance That Was

Goat singer chicken background singers

Daily Dose of Inspiration for the Week Ahead

November 8, 2025

Saturday, November 8, 2025 Hello, all.  You’re an inspired group, and you inspire others, including me.  That inner oomph doesn’t always come easily.  Keeping it can be even more difficult.  So today I’m giving a collection of simple things for each day of the coming week.  You can use them in any number of ways … More Daily Dose of Inspiration for the Week Ahead

Tintern Abbey, South Window, by Frederick Calvert, 1815. Color tomfoolery by Teagan

Whatnot Wednesday Libraries: #CFFC, Writing, #ThursdayDoors

November 5, 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Whatnot & the Scoobies I was going to do a Wednesday Writing post, then the “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge” was suggested because its topic was libraries, and my libraries have doorways… I’d say this is definitely a Whatnot post!  So… Velma, do you want to be a blog star today?   Now, … More Whatnot Wednesday Libraries: #CFFC, Writing, #ThursdayDoors

Wednesday Writing: Dress Your Characters, the 2020s

October 29, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025  (The Scoobies:  “We don’t need no stinkin’ outfits.”) Hello, everyone.  I hope you’ve had a great week so far.  As if I didn’t already have half a dozen nonfiction books in progress, an idea for another one came to me while I was working on my atom-punk novel.  The notion came … More Wednesday Writing: Dress Your Characters, the 2020s

Older redhead blue domed city butterflies by Teagan via Night Cafe

A Wish of Hope

October 25, 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025 There isn’t anything I really want to say today.  However, I do want to send each of you a wish. Be uplifted by sparkling hope We rise by lifting others, said Robert Ingersol. That is what I mean to do with this post. ♣ ♣ ♣ Well… I do have one thing to say… … More A Wish of Hope

2 ginger cats ordering food at computer by Teagan via Night Cafe

Whatnot Wednesday & CFFC Vintage Food Market Photos

October 22, 2025

October 22, 2025 Hello, everyone. Welcome to Whatnot Wednesday.  I hope your week has been good so far.  It wouldn’t be a “Whatnot” without the Scoobies.  Although, those two cats are being lazy today.  This year, Daphne has taken to occupying the hammock that’s beside my desk-chair whenever I work at the computer. That’s her … More Whatnot Wednesday & CFFC Vintage Food Market Photos

Caturday Morning’s Broken: Scoobies Song Parody

October 11, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025 In the predawn stillness, after a night of tossing and turning, with unpleasant dreams during the scant moments of sleep, a woman finally drifted in peaceful slumber.  However, elsewhere in the house… “Velma, did you know that when Yummy Human was kitten-age there was a famous cat singer named Steven?  It’s … More Caturday Morning’s Broken: Scoobies Song Parody

Marvelous Monday: I’m at #BadMoonRising AND at Dan Antion’s blog

October 6, 2025

Monday, October 6, 2025  Hello, world.  Sometimes you get a real Monday of a Monday, but today it’s a marvelous Monday!   I knew I was going to be at Teri Polen’s fabulous month of Halloween interview posts (Bad Moon Rising), but I was happily surprised to be featured in Dan Antion’s CFFC Photo Challenge.   Heartfelt … More Marvelous Monday: I’m at #BadMoonRising AND at Dan Antion’s blog

Boabhan Emlyn Wolf by Teagan

Announcing — Dead of Winter Omnibus #EpicFantasy (& audiobook), & 10th Anniversary Bad Moon Rising

October 1, 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Hello, all.   It’s no longer a secret… Winter is coming — Again.  For years, I’ve wanted to combine the entire series “Dead of Winter” into one volume.  When current events made my story even more relevant, I had to do it. When I started writing this epic back in 2010, a … More Announcing — Dead of Winter Omnibus #EpicFantasy (& audiobook), & 10th Anniversary Bad Moon Rising

People ghosts dancing gypsy wagons by Teagan via Night Cafe

Coming October 1st, and Cover Reveal

September 27, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025 Here’s a little teaser This video is intentionally incongruous for an epic fantasy book. I hope it tickles your funny bone. Cover Reveal Due to changes with Amazon KDP (publishing) rule changes, this will only be available in e-book.  I’ll share more next month.  Thanks for visiting.  Hugs! ♦ ♦ ♦ This is … More Coming October 1st, and Cover Reveal

villa-at-table-mountain-south-africa. Edwin Remsberg at getty-images

#ThursdayDoors to Friendship, & a #BookReview

September 25, 2025

Thursday, September 25, 2025 I’m blessed to have made many long-lasting, long-distance friendships through the WordPress blogging community.  One of those is Roberta Eaton Cheadle. This morning, she posted a marvelous review of my steampunk-fantasy “The Alchemist and the Woman in Trousers.”  Click the big blue link below for Robbie Cheadle’s wonderful post. Click for … More #ThursdayDoors to Friendship, & a #BookReview

Olga cartoon reading Speak Flowers with 2 cats, image by Teagan

Whatnot: The Scoobies & a #BookReview

September 23, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Daphne:  I’m confused.  I thought “Whatnots” were for Wednesdays… but Yummy Human has a Whatnot post and it’s still Tuesday.  She said something about her favorite thing being a book review. Velma:  You’re right.  That’s kind of odd.  Actually, I heard her mention something about I love your cupcakes too.  But … More Whatnot: The Scoobies & a #BookReview

Flower of the Month: September Floriography

September 13, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Hello, everyone.  It’s good to see you here.   Today I have floriography trivia for the month of September.  This month is represented by two different flowers:  asters and morning glories.  Together, the aster and morning glory capture September’s essence—a time of deep emotions, wisdom, as well as a mindful appreciation of … More Flower of the Month: September Floriography

Velma learning to play the keyboard

Whatnot Wednesday: #Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drums??? and CFFC Challenge: Hobby

September 9, 2025

September 9, 2025 Hello, everyone.  I had expected to be reblogging the fourth in my series about Writing with the Senses (Taste), but something must have gone wrong at the other side.  So, I’m revising the post I had started, and turning it into a Whatnot.  That said, I’m sorry if it’s a little disjointed … More Whatnot Wednesday: #Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drums??? and CFFC Challenge: Hobby

Venus on the mountaintop staring the Scoobies

Venusian Parody on a Caturday, Staring the Scoobies #Cats

September 6, 2025

Saturday, September 6, 2025 Hello all.   It’s Caturday, and the Scoobies have taken over this post.  Hi, Velma.  The sofa back isn’t one of your usual perches.  What’s going on?  A minute ago, you were staring at the fabulous collage Kerfe made.  You seemed to be looking at the cat in it. Velma:  What do … More Venusian Parody on a Caturday, Staring the Scoobies #Cats

Hand sand desert sari by Teagan via Night cafe

Tune Tuesday & Writing with the Sense of Touch (rebolg)

September 2, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Hi, everyone.   I hope your week is off to a terrific start.  First, I must share a delightful review from author D. L. Finn on my story The Dance of Discord.  You can find it among the other indie books in her “September Book Reviews!” post.  Don’t miss these great reads. I was … More Tune Tuesday & Writing with the Sense of Touch (rebolg)

Ann-Margaret Elvis Presley 1960s Las Vegas by Teagan via Night Cafe

Happy End of Summer?

August 30, 2025

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Hello, all.   Across the globe, we don’t all have the same holidays.  Some are similar but fall on different days.  It’s a holiday weekend where I am, but maybe not for you.  So, instead of Labor Day wishes, I’m just going to wish everyone a happy End of Summer!  Although that doesn’t … More Happy End of Summer?

Giant ear cake tiny woman by Teagan via Night Cafe

Tune Tuesday & Writing with the Sense of Hearing (rebolg)

August 26, 2025

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Hi, everyone.  I find myself inspired to start sharing music, particularly songs from the 1960s and early 70s.  It was an era known for many types of music, including protest songs.  Yes, I’m treading a fine line on not breaking my own rule for this blog, of not discussing politics or … More Tune Tuesday & Writing with the Sense of Hearing (rebolg)

Writing with the Sense of Sight: Reblog

August 18, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025 Hi, everyone.  When fellow blogger, Juan Ré Crivello invited me to his blog, I decided to update my Writing with the Senses series.  Today we’re talking about the sense of sight.  Please click over to Juan’s blog and join the discussion. https://latinosenglishedition.wordpress.com/2025/08/18/a-5-part-series-of-writing-process-posts-focused-on-sight-hearing-touch-taste-and-smell-by-teagan-riordain-geneviene-01/ A 5-part series of writing-process posts focused on sight, … More Writing with the Sense of Sight: Reblog

Flower of the Month: August Floriography

August 16, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025 Hello, all.  I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend.   Or if it isn’t that low-key, maybe you need a distraction.  In that case, how about a little floriography trivia.  It’s August, so let’s head down a rabbit hole from there. Flower of the Month:  Gladiolus You’re familiar with birthstones, right?  For … More Flower of the Month: August Floriography

Velma Hammock

Whatnot Wednesday & Scoobies Tubthumping

August 13, 2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Hello all.  Congratulations.  You’ve made it to the top of the midweek hump.   Here’s another Whatnot Wednesday, staring the Scoobies.  But first… here’s a related video of a smart kitty using a face massager:  You’ve had the vocal stylings of Daphne a couple of times now as she sings while bathing.  … More Whatnot Wednesday & Scoobies Tubthumping

2 Victorian Cats-friends with yellow tulip bouquet by Teagan via Night Cafe

Announcing a New “Speak” Dictionary: Speak Flowers & Fans

August 9, 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Did you know that yellow flowers can symbolize friendship?  Did you know that tulips can represent sunshine and smiles?  So, yellow tulips can make a lovely “thank you” bouquet for a friend. Hello, all.  I hope you’ve had a good week. As I end each post with a virtual hug to … More Announcing a New “Speak” Dictionary: Speak Flowers & Fans

Terminator Santa robot riding surfboard by Teagan via Night Cafe

Re-Inventionators: Carol’s Christmas in July

July 23, 2025

 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Welcome to a special “Christmas in July” feature of Re-Inventionators.   The Santa android just surfed in to help welcome today’s guest.  Some people go with the flow. Others whether through choice or necessity, ride the waves of into the giant “curl” of life’s changes, reinventing themselves.  They are re-inventionators.  My guest … More Re-Inventionators: Carol’s Christmas in July

Daphne hammock washing toes

Splish-Splash on a Caturday Night

July 19, 2025

Saturday, May 25, 2024 Splish-splash, I was taking a bathLong about a Caturday night, yeahWashin’ toes, relaxin’ in my hammockThinkin’ everything was alright… Then along came Velma, jumpin’ on my head; reelin’ in my hammockMeowin’ and a-growlin’, bitin’ and a-runnin’, yeah Splish-splash, I wanna go back to my bath… Daphne.  Daphne…  Daphne, what are you … More Splish-Splash on a Caturday Night

Re-Inventionators: Riding Waves of Change with John W. Howell

July 16, 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Hello, everyone.   If you hoped the “Re-Inventionator” androids would be back… (It’s okay to hear that in Arnold’s voice if you want.) Then you’re in luck.  When life blocks our path with changes, some people shift gears and change lanes accordingly — those differences having little impact on the road they’re … More Re-Inventionators: Riding Waves of Change with John W. Howell

Re-Inventionator robot as waitress with drink

Re-Inventionators: Stitching a Path–S.R. Mallery

June 25, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Hello, everyone.   The “Re-Inventionator” robots are on hand again.   Life can be a smooth, steady ride for some people.  For others, come hell or high water, they’re still able to go with the flow.  However, there are those of us who have events or situations that are so life-changing (be the … More Re-Inventionators: Stitching a Path–S.R. Mallery

Join me at Tim Price’s Blog for “Teagan’s Storm

June 19, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025 Tim Price wrote a beautiful song called “The Storm.”  I was flattered when he asked me to sing it.  The lyrics caught my imagination, and I couldn’t resist making images to create a video for it, even though I know Tim enjoys making videos too.  Oddly enough it was storming when … More Join me at Tim Price’s Blog for “Teagan’s Storm

Velma in tray box

Whatnot Wednesday: Creativity Challenge, Apples, #Cats, & Slang

June 11, 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Video above is the Talking Apple Trees scene from The Wizard of Oz “No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell.”― Carl Jung Whatnot Wednesday Fellow author D. L. (Denise) Finn has been hosting a monthly creativity challenge for poets.  I have no skills … More Whatnot Wednesday: Creativity Challenge, Apples, #Cats, & Slang

Image collage by Teagan

Zap! Pow! Oooof!

May 29, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Hello, everyone.  Did the post title hook you? Zany though it may be, zap, pow, and especially oooof reflect what’s happening.  This is just a note about the non-creative side of my writing process. The video below is from the original Batman TV series, c 1966 You see, Amazon/KDP publishing sent … More Zap! Pow! Oooof!

Door goddess statues South Africa Robbie Cheadle

Gratitude at the Door, #BookReviews, #TDWC, & Whatnot

May 27, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Hello, everyone.  This post contains several “Whatnots.”  It’s a hodgepodge.  To begin, here are a couple of whimsical limericks, inspired by Robbie’s door photo, which she submitted to the Thursday Doors Writing Challenge. The Goddess’ Door In the glow of the moon’s gentle light, Goddess energy dances at night. With gratitude’s … More Gratitude at the Door, #BookReviews, #TDWC, & Whatnot

Au Bal_Berthe Morisot_1875 Wikipedia

Dance of Discord 6 — A Cipher, & Double Poets, & #TDWC Writing Challenge

May 23, 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025   Hello one and all.  Monday will be Memorial Day in the USA.  We generally celebrate the whole weekend, so I’m highlighting it today, in honor of those who lost their lives ensuring that we could enjoy wholesome fun and togetherness, among other freedoms.      Now, I welcome you back to … More Dance of Discord 6 — A Cipher, & Double Poets, & #TDWC Writing Challenge

Rainbow n cherry blossoms at Washington DC Teagan via Night Cafe

Dance of Discord 5: A Tap, & #TDWC challenge door

May 14, 2025

Wednesday, May 14, 2025  Welcome back to our serial story, The Dance of Discord.  No, you aren’t mistaken.  I’ve posted a serial episode midweek, rather than on the weekend.  Remember that for this serial my posting schedule might be as random as the “random reader things” that drive the story.  However, it’s also a #ThursdayDoors … More Dance of Discord 5: A Tap, & #TDWC challenge door