Who’s at the Door? (5) #ThursdayDoors

Thursday, April 11, 2024 Welcome, everyone.  Some of you will recognize the person above.  She is beloved by many small children. Others will know the lady who is right behind her, who is loved by countless readers in the blog-verse. ♣ ♣ ♣ Who’s at the door? Please welcome, mind-cultivator, teacher, and inspiration, Jennie Fitzkee. Jennie comes … More Who’s at the Door? (5) #ThursdayDoors

Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (4) A Doors Safari

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Welcome, all.  Vehicle doors are certainly “doors.”  My guest today chose Land Rover doors.  When my angel-bots from Hullaba Lulu heard, they insisted on coming along for the ride. ♣ ♣ ♣ Who’s at the door? Some of my readers are familiar with my guest through his mom, with whom he has collaborated … More Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (4) A Doors Safari

Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (1)

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Welcome, everyone.  As you probably know, I typically only do two posts per week.  When it fits, I sometimes combine my Wednesday Writing topic with Thursday Doors.  This year, I had the idea to do an occasional blogger feature, called Who’s at the Door?  Moments later, a generous blogger had emailed … More Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (1)

The Inyan Beacon #ThursdayDoors Writing Challenge — Story-1

Wednesday, May 1, 2023 Welcome everyone. It’s Get Caught Reading Month, which is all about reading books and raising awareness regarding the advantages of indulging in literature. Get Caught Reading is year-round for children, but during the month of May it encourages people of all ages to read. As many of you know, May is … More The Inyan Beacon #ThursdayDoors Writing Challenge — Story-1

Wednesday Rerun — The Glowing Pigs Meet Artie the Genius Chimp

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 What a relief to be in my sanctuary.  Sit down and relax relax with me.   One day about five years ago, I remarked on my dislike of acronyms.  Actually, I hate the blasted things.  It inspired our marvelous Story Reading Ape to be a bit of a prankster.  He spontaneously created … More Wednesday Rerun — The Glowing Pigs Meet Artie the Genius Chimp

Prelude to Episode 4 — A Special Recipe from Robbie Cheadle!

Friday, March 17, 2023 Hello, everyone and happy Saint Patrick’s Day.  I put a lot of thought into how to handle the next episode of Atonement in Zugzwang.  You see, I asked Robbie Cheadle for a recipe to use to drive the next installment.  I randomly chose the “three things” that drive that episode from … More Prelude to Episode 4 — A Special Recipe from Robbie Cheadle!

Collaboration with the Story Reading Ape — Pip & Artie in Outer Space

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 If this sounds familiar, then you’re right.  I’m posting a rerun. This story is from 2019 and it’s in my Pip-verse.  It’s a collaboration with Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape!  How could I resist sharing it again?  Over the years, we’ve done several short stories for the Pip-verse, adding Chris’ creation, … More Collaboration with the Story Reading Ape — Pip & Artie in Outer Space

Sunday’s Sound of Coffee Grinding — Off Center & Not Even

Monday, November 16, 2020 Several weeks ago, the multi-talented Tim Price invited me to be part of some truly whimsical fun.  Cats were involved, so I was all in. Warning/Disclaimer — there’s a musical ahead, and I’m in it. Brace yourself. You’ll hear me caterwauling.  Time went by, and yesterday Tim turned our zaniness into … More Sunday’s Sound of Coffee Grinding — Off Center & Not Even

An Extra (Special) Story — Trina Woke from a Dream

May 16, 2019   Usually I only post twice a week, but this is a special occasion.  Recently, Rob Goldstein and I were sending emails back and forth, basically goofing around.  I sent him an image by artist Michael Whelan and and added a whimsical line.  And then another, and another.  Suddenly Rob said, “Let’s make this into … More An Extra (Special) Story — Trina Woke from a Dream

Under the Sea, a Virtual Art Gallery Showcasing the work of Rob Goldstein

Welcome to my art gallery.  Today the venue is the #steampunk submarine of Cornelis Drebbel, who graciously allowed us into his domain.  I’m excited to present the artwork of Rob Goldstein, who illustrated Hullaba Lulu.  Please join me for a stroll through the submarine to view his images. Yes, that’s the first piece of Rob’s … More Under the Sea, a Virtual Art Gallery Showcasing the work of Rob Goldstein

Artie Meets the Alchemist Conclusion — #GetCaughtReading 2018

Saturday, May 12, 2018 Hello, everyone!  I’m back for more Get Caught Reading Month festivities.   Chris Graham – the Story Reading Ape and I collaborated for a mini-series in honor of this event.   But first… You caught me reading another great book.  This week, you’ve caught me reading one of my favorites by Sally Georgina Cronin — Just an Odd … More Artie Meets the Alchemist Conclusion — #GetCaughtReading 2018

Artie Meets the Alchemist Video! — #GetCaughtReading 2018

Sunday, May 6, 2018 Hello, one and all!  It’s Get Caught Reading Month.  I couldn’t resist making a video for the mini-series  Chris Graham – the Story Reading Ape and I are doing in honor of this event.  Please click here for episode-1 of Artie Meets the Alchemist*.  Video trailer follows.   Learn how to win a free Kindle … More Artie Meets the Alchemist Video! — #GetCaughtReading 2018

Artie Meets the Alchemist 1 — #GetCaughtReading 2018

Saturday, May 5, 2018 Hello, everyone!  It’s Get Caught Reading Month.   Chris Graham – the Story Reading Ape and I are together again for a mini-series in honor of this event.  There’s also a free Kindle book to be had — read on to learn about that. But first… Every week, you’ll catch me reading a different book.  … More Artie Meets the Alchemist 1 — #GetCaughtReading 2018

At the Wall Gallery and on The Radio — Meet Kirt and Hank

Today I’m pleased to introduce you to two pos-i-lutely fantastic guys — Kirt Tisdale and Hank Hertz!  It was my great pleasure to be a guest at the Wall Gallery, Kirt’s blog, The Wall Gallery.  There you will find his inspiring collection of art and photography.   Thanks to Kirt for working with me on this joint … More At the Wall Gallery and on The Radio — Meet Kirt and Hank

Pip & Pancakes with Dan

Great news everyone — we have another guest!  Dan Antion at No Facilities agreed to be my next co-conspirator collaborator.  This post is already live at his blog for his One-Liner Wednesday feature.  So I’m handing things over to Dan to explain.  (I also think he should consider a career change to TV announcer.  He gave me such a … More Pip & Pancakes with Dan