Bloody Bard Bares . . .

A: He rode a blazing saddle…! D: . . . A: Come on, D. Aren’t you going to fill in the next line? Hint: He wore a shining– D: I would think wearing a blazing saddle would be enough mental imagery for the folks reading. As you’ve been reminding me all day, it is aContinue reading “Bloody Bard Bares . . .”

Warning: Here be Splinters

A: Did you know that the De Havilland Mosquito was made of wood – plywood, balsa and birch? D: I do recall something of that nature. If I remember correctly, that is why I had no interest in flying in one of them. A: So, the immediacy of the war, death, danger and the factContinue reading “Warning: Here be Splinters”

I solemnly swear. . .

D: You are never up to any good. A: Yes, I am. I’m up to researching-good. D: Researching-good? Never mind your abhorrent abuse of words, I thought this was going to be about resolutions. A: Yeah, that ship could have docked last week. If it had, I was going to mention something about organization, stayingContinue reading “I solemnly swear. . .”

The Sweetest Day of the Year

A: Aside from decorations and music, food is a big part of our Christmas celebrations. Last year, being determined to stick to my paleo-ish— D: How can one be paleo-ish? A: By being a real-food foodie: agreeing with the basic idea (which, I do – for health reasons) but also acknowledging that my enjoyment ofContinue reading “The Sweetest Day of the Year”

Beta Readers, get ready: Changelings is in your hands!

D: Also known as “In Which A Falls Asleep Mid Spell-Check” A: I did not. D: You did so. I saw it. A: I had something in my eye. I had to close them. D: Uh huh. A: Okay, maybe I did nod off, but then this song came on and I perked right upContinue reading “Beta Readers, get ready: Changelings is in your hands!”

I’m back. . . but not like Johnny.

A: . . . because it’s Christmas, not Halloween. D: That you make the distinction amazes me. A: There is a a huge distinction between Christmas and Halloween. D: Really? A: Okay, in terms of colors, yes. In terms of pagan-ness? No. D: Thank you. A: I try. D: So you aren’t in a snow-boundContinue reading “I’m back. . . but not like Johnny.”

The show goes on

D (Enters stage right. Looks around, startled. It’s empty and quite dark): Hello? Hello, A? Where are you? A: (Offstage, left): You’ll have to go on without me, D! D: But I can’t – I don’t know how to make it out there on my own. It’s so dark, and and there’s set pieces IContinue reading “The show goes on”

Hot Chocolate: Let me count the ways

So many reasons to love hot chocolate: It has a fun history. It’s good for you. Young or old, it has tons of healthy properties. Learn to love the deep dark stuff, and you’re golden! It takes a ridiculous amount to kill you, but with the amount of endorphins running through your system, at thatContinue reading “Hot Chocolate: Let me count the ways”

Hot Chocolate – it’s no laughing matter

A: Wait, no – it is. It is a laughing matter – especially with these: D: Hey, what am I, chopped liver? A: I didn’t think you liked internet memes. D: I don’t, but this one seemed at least faintly acceptable. A: Pray tell. D: Allow me to introduce to you, Grumpy Cat! A: .Continue reading “Hot Chocolate – it’s no laughing matter”

Death by Chocolate

D: A? A is it wise to drink that much chocolate? A: Whatever do you mean, D? D: It might be good for you, but perhaps not in that quantity. A: I can handle it. D: Are you certain? Your gait is a bit wobbly, there. A: Is not. D: Is. A: (Walks into aContinue reading “Death by Chocolate”