Chapter 3, More of the Story

Bumped to the top due to an email request showing interest in continuing the story.

Anna woke with a gasp. Her hair was pasted to her cheek with drool. She bolted from the bed to check what the sound was outside her window. She saw a giftwrapped package, sitting on her porch. Who in the world had known that someone was here?  The cabin was at the end of a long and winding road. Only someone who knew his or her way could navigate the dark path. I think it was an angel, SER?

She warily approached the package and peeked. Something was making noise inside. Did she hear a song, or was it a soft breeze soughing through the rustling pines? The box moved! The top popped open! It was Mr. Potato Head, of course! How could she have forgotten?  But wait, he was missing something vital! Two ears, two eyes, lips…. Oh no!  The nose!! Is this a cryptic message?

The nose always knows... She picked up the package with the nose-less spud. Opening up the back, she found a variety of parts, including several noses. An enclosed message read, “Schnozberry, Rhinoplasty Specialist.” Oh, my! That had been her former plastic surgeon/lover. How did he find the nerve to contact her, considering what had transpired between them? Just a few indiscreet moments… and now, he wants to reconnect?

I'll show him, she thought! Choosing the ugliest nose of all, she stuffed an envelope, inserting nose and appropriate excremental fluids. (Yes, I will not describe them, other than they roll well.) Then stopped and thought... her emotions were running high. He knew her weaknesses, too, and it was not her nose. Yet, it comes In a bottle or box... Oh good grief, not that type of weakness. His smile, his odd humor, melted her in ways she had never experienced before.

But the betrayal, her personal information, it all made her hesitant to go another day without letting him know precisely how devastated, and just how hurt she felt. But then she realized that life goes on. She took the envelope and removed the "negativity." She inserted the ticket-stub.........

Put your spin on the story. The rules remain the same: 7 words, no more, no less. You must wait for someone else to write before you write again. Have fun, be creative. 

Chapter 1: The story begins
http://therealclubhouse.blogspot.com/2016/05/seven-word-collaborative-short-essay.html
Chapter 2: The story continues
https://therealclubhouse.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-story-continues-chapter-2.html

Open Blog - Weekend

We're going to party, karamu, fiesta, forever....

http://kearth101.cbslocal.com/2013/11/12/five-little-known-facts-about-lionel-richies-all-night-long/

Open Blog - Friday

It's Friday! You know what that means?  :)

To Friends and Haters

Love always triumphs. Never stop.

Open Blog - Thursday

The week is sliding by.....

Politics, Dirty or Not... To be Decided

Matthew J. Flynn, a longtime Milwaukee litigation attorney wrote an interesting article that has been published in several major newspapers, via the Associated Press. His article has gone viral on Facebook. He speaks about the redistricting that recently took place in Wisconsin, and the effects it had in the most recent election on placing candidates in position of power, despite the natural vote numbers.

The current federal lawsuit claims that this redistricting is the most blatant case of gerrymandering in Wisconsin history. It will now go before 3 judges to determine. Maybe there is still some hope for Wisconsin?

http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/why-the-redistricting-lawsuit-will-win-b99742138z1-382598291.html

Open Blog - Wednesday

Good morning darling.  Coffee's ready.  
http://www.caption.it/create/latte.php

Perspective

I'm trying to get a Zen thing going....

Open Blog - Tuesday

Happy Flag Day! 


In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday. 

Appleton, Wisconsin claims to be the oldest National Flag Day parade in the nation, held annually since 1950. It was also named "Most Patriotic City in America" by AmericaTheBeautiful.com in 2008.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_(United_States)

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Interesting Link of the Day

http://putlocker.is/

Pick a movie or a television series you want to watch, and chances are, they have it. 
Update: One of our contributors reports a negative experience with using this url. 
(see comment section)

A couple of days ago, I watched The Help online. It was perfect, no buffering, and beautiful. I read the book and had always wanted to see the movie.  I'm planning to watch Joy, next. There are a couple more that interest me, too. Make a bowl of popcorn, sit in your undies (if it suits you) and enjoy!

I don't know how they do it, but it is free... and so far, I've noticed no ill effects to my computer. They have every episode of  Call the Midwife, a PBS series I've been watching. This series is spectacular, and I highly recommend it! You can start at the beginning and even binge if you choose.

p.s. I added the label "Link of the Day" to our sidebar. If you know of something on the internet of which others might be interested, please add the label, "Link of the Day," and blog title, "Interesting Link of the Day." It's always better when we share.  :)

Open Blog - Monday

I remember doing string art in school.  I Love this!

The News, Over and Over

A terrible mass shooting took place near Orlando, early this morning at bar closing time. A gunman, armed with assault weapons, and possible explosive devices strapped to his body entered a bar and killed 50 people. The death numbers may rise as more are seriously wounded and being attended to. It is everywhere in the news. It will be everywhere in the news, on every station... for a long time. The gunman is dead. They are saying this is probably terrorism, and possibly hate related.

I just turned off the television. While it is important to mourn the victims, the speculation, the constant televising and repeating of the few known facts is not healthy. Learn what you need to learn, mourn for those innocent people and take care of yourself. Hug those around you and tell them you love them. A constant diet of sitting and watching the media scramble for something new to tell is not mentally, or physically good for anyone. Turn it off, and do something productive. I love you guys!

Weekend Funny

Not true... I love to cook. 

I know exactly how much vodka to add. ;>