Thursday, July 25, 2024 Hello, everyone. I had been feeling as dark and hopeless as the bleak insides of an old coal mine. Certain that I wasn’t the only one who felt that way, I endeavored to add some fun and whimsy to life for as many people as I could — by hosting a … More #ThursdayDoors & Closing Christmas in July
Thursday, June 6, 2024 Welcome, all. It’s no big surprise that summertime temperatures in the high desert southwest are once again “higher than normal.” The lack of rain made me think of the quirky-looking water tower in my town. Then I had the idea, “What about a Thursday Doors post with water tower doors?” But … More #ThursdayDoors — Water Towers
Thursday, May 9, 2024 Welcome all, for another Who’s at the Door post. My guest today is from beautiful Vancouver, BC. She has hosted me at her various blogs several times. I’m honored to have been a guest and/or featured at her various blogs more than once. That includes Tea Toast and Trivia, where Rebecca … More Who’s at the #ThursdayDoors? (6): Podcasting
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Welcome, everyone. I prefer to post only twice a week, but I make an exception for Dan Antion‘s 4th Annual Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC). (Click the blue link for more information about the challenge and how to showcase your stories.) You see, I’ve had a “Who’s at the Door?” post waiting … More Wednesday Writing & #TDWC — I’ll Paint It Black
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Welcome, all. I confess that the seed of a story began to germinate the moment I saw this photo by Brian at Bushboy’s World when Dan Antion posted the rules for the 4th Annual Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC) — before the writing part of the event began. (Click the blue … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors Challenge — The Yellow Door
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Welcome, everyone, for topics of writing, creativity, and processes, and… whatnot. Creatives draw inspiration from all sorts of things. Sometimes we actively try to summon up that stimulation. Other times it just blasts into the mind. Today I’m elaborating on my process for creating image collages. In a couple of weeks, Dan … More Whatnot Wednesday #ThursdayDoors — Images, Inspiration, Process
Saturday, April 20, 2024 Welcome, everyone. I’m not complaining — just explaining. Because I haven’t finished The Path of Lilies, I must give you an explanation. The combination of back pain, allergies, and lack of sleep had me far enough under the weather on Friday that I wasn’t able to write a post for this … More Weekend Reads: April
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Welcome to another double-duty post. This is about lawn work, classic rock and roll, and of course, whatnot! Let’s be honest. My yard, front or back, looks awful. Today I thought maybe I could just imagine seeing something fun out there. So let’s set the tone with some music from Credence … More Whatnot Wednesday & #ThursdayDoors — Looking Out My Back Door
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
Saturday, April 6, 2024 Welcome, everyone. Finally, I have a new story to share. It’s science fiction. The video above added my vintage element. Now, you might ask what could the film Lilies of the Field have to do with a science fiction story? Read on — I tied it together. The nuns inspired an … More Vintage Vignettes: Path of Lilies part-1
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
Saturday, March 9, 2024 WKRP’s Doctor Johnny Fever and the Red Wigglers commercial Welcome, everyone. I’ve been pondering what to do for my weekend posts, and nothing seemed right. Suddenly an idea popped into my mind for “Vintage Vignettes.” That gives me a broad range of topics. It might be a fictional vignette, a memory, … More Vintage Vignettes: the Red Wriggler
Thursday, February 29, 2024 Welcome, all. You might have noticed the image collage I made for my blog banner. That was awhile back. The thought came to me that the inside of my head was kind of like The Twilight Zone, and that image resulted. Just now, that inspiration carried over to a Thursday Doors … More #ThursdayDoors — Twilight Zone
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Welcome, all. This weekend, Dan Antion offered to let me use one of his favorite photos for my weekend serial, Atonement, Bad Bishop. “(It) is one of the best photos I’ve ever taken,” Dan said. His remark got me thinking… Pictures and other images are doors to memories and feelings. They’re also … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Favorite Photo Exercise
Thursday, February 1, 2024 Welcome, everyone. This year, I had the idea to do an occasional blogger feature, called Who’s at the Door? Today we have the second installment. The kitty above is not one of my “Scoobies.” No, that’s Leo, who belongs to our featured blogger. Readers of my Atonement: Bad Bishop serial will … More Who’s at the Door? (2) #ThursdayDoors
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