Month: September 2026

Daphne cat getting brushed

Whatnot Wednesday: The Scoobies, #CFFC Where/What/When-We-Work, Writing, & Cover Reveal

September 30, 2026

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Welcome, all. This is a writing post, but it’s also part of Dan Antion “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge” (CFFC).  The topic this week is “where, what, when we work.”  That’s the image I’m offering for the challenge above.  The Where I work is basically in my head, so is the What.  … More Whatnot Wednesday: The Scoobies, #CFFC Where/What/When-We-Work, Writing, & Cover Reveal

2 ginger cat-pirates man guestbook and entry 4 party by Teagan via Night Cafe

International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Blog Party!

September 19, 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026 Hello, everyone.   It’s here!  International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th).  So I’m having a blog party.  All aboard, me hearties! Pirates had a penchant for nicknames.  Moreover, if they didn’t pick one for themselves then somebody else would hang a pseudonym on them. If ye already have a pirate alias, … More International Talk Like a Pirate Day — Blog Party!

Pirates about to enter door by Teagan via Night Cafe

Announcing: Speak Pirate. Plus #ThursdayDoors & Museums

September 17, 2026

Thursday, September 17, 2026 Hello, everyone.   Today I’m announcing my own little book.  It’s my latest non-fiction “Speak” book.  I started it a couple of years ago, with a push from the fun yearly event International Talk Like a Pirate Day (this year it’s Sept. 19th).  So, I’m happy to announce a new dictionary: Speak Pirate: … More Announcing: Speak Pirate. Plus #ThursdayDoors & Museums

Golden apple trees by Teagan via Night Cafe

Weekend Oracle-Card Flash Fiction & Dragon Lore

September 12, 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Hello, everyone.   I’m trying to finish up my new novelette, and if I can make it, finish an old non-fiction slang dictionary that I put aside last September.  So this is just a quick, off the cuff post and flash fiction, written at the last minute. I didn’t take time away from … More Weekend Oracle-Card Flash Fiction & Dragon Lore

cat Velma CHOMP

Whatnot Wednesday: Where, What, When We LISTEN #CFFC

September 9, 2026

Wednesday, August 9, 2026 Welcome, all.  September is finally here, but it still feels like August… and July… and June… and half of May.  Here, that’s how long it’s been since we had a break from the ultra-hot days. Daphne:  Yummy Human, are you complaining about the hot weather again?  Cut it out.  I’m not … More Whatnot Wednesday: Where, What, When We LISTEN #CFFC

Little door to strange land_Alice Wonderland oracle

Weekend Oracle Card Inspired Flash-Fiction

September 5, 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026 Hello, all. Back in 2016 Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland got stuck in my mind.  The world around me seemed to have gone topsy-turvy and down a weird rabbit hole.   Allow me to digress.  First let’s do a one-card reading, intended for grounding or centering. It’s from the Alice in Wonderland … More Weekend Oracle Card Inspired Flash-Fiction

Whatnots: Doors, WIPs, Museums, Radios, & the Scoobies

September 2, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Hello, all.  It’s already Thursday for some of my readers, so I’m hitting the publish button for this post.  Also, since I’m among the worst haters of acronyms, let me explain (even though most of you are familiar with it) “WIP” means work in progress.  I’ve mentioned that I’m finishing up a … More Whatnots: Doors, WIPs, Museums, Radios, & the Scoobies