Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts

Thursday, June 2, 2016

The Story Continues.... Chapter 2

I think we may have found our niche. We've always wanted to purchase that retirement island, but never knew how to gather enough cash. I've been enjoying this feature; I hope you have, too. Looky what we made! Trashy novels, who would have thought this would be our forte? (lmao) 

Remember the rules: 7 words, no more, no less.... you must wait for someone else to write before you can write again. 
Continued from Blog: http://therealclubhouse.blogspot.com/2016/05/seven-word-collaborative-short-essay.html


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  …………

See chapter 3: http://therealclubhouse.blogspot.com/2016/06/chapter-3-more-of-story.html

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Pictures, As Promised





Nothing petite about this monster orchid.  It was all I could do to drive it home.  

Looks beautiful on my dining room table. 

Hope it stays happy! 

Thanks for the tips and encouragement. Home Depot was the place to go!  I fed it one ice cube last night, as directed. 

Monday, May 16, 2016