Brent Thomas's Blog, page 22

The Silver Trident

Wooden columns stretched high inside the cavern. The explorer could just make out the roof they supported. He advanced, cautiously looking from side to side. He knew the treasure was somewhere hidden deep inside. He was prepared for a long search. Suddenly a loud clang echoed out. With sword half drawn the explorer pivoted. Instead … More The Silver Trident

Songs in a Park

Today is a Sunday and that means a good portion of the day was spent in a local park with my son. I’m still a little sun-bleached and likely a little sandy, but it was a fantastic day. One neat little nugget was when my son wanted to play one of the games that he … More Songs in a Park

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Icarus

Icarus by: Adam Wing Two important things: 1) I am a friend of the author. 2) In general, I’m not attracted to retellings. With those out of the way, this is a great debut work. The world of our main characters is beautifully realized, as are their motivations. Even though it is a retelling the … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Icarus

Rocking

It’s another one of those nights where I am trying to soothe my baby girl enough so that she can sleep. We get to the point where I am certain she is sleeping. Gentle as I can, I stand from our rocking chair and lay her gently in bed. Five, maybe ten, minutes later she … More Rocking

Flowers

Beauty is held in impermanence. Or so they say. The joy of cherry blossoms mingles with the knowledge that soon their petals will rain down, a subtle remainder of the death we all will face. Blooming once a year makes you ask if this year will be the last time. Will your next year, should … More Flowers

Grasshoppers

Something I started a while back and have yet to return to. Maybe someday. The wind tousled the long blades of grass that adorned the sloping hill. It was a sunny day, a perfect day to escape from the thick, overhanging trees that grew in the Black Forrest just beyond the clearing. It was one … More Grasshoppers

Lightning

He watched the flashes of light. He was so close he could smell them. The boom and roar had long since turned to silence. He was battered by the shatter and thrash around him. Dark clouds tumbled overhead. Threatening him to move lest he be struck down directly. But he watched and splayed his fingers. … More Lightning

Shh, They’re Sleeping

Stay quiet. Don’t even think loudly. As long as they are asleep, I am safe to enjoy my own time. So move softly. Don’t cough. Don’t even yawn. If you talk. It better be a whisper. Open doors with care. Close doors with even more care. I need this time for sanity and if you … More Shh, They’re Sleeping

A Good Big Brother

Sunday is a family day. We were able to start the day with a video chat to my parents, which when you are oceans away is incredibly important. Listening to my three-year-old talk with his grandparents always amazes me. Of course there is the abundance of love on both sides. But there is also his … More A Good Big Brother

The Lizard Pirates

Their skiffs floated swiftly in the dark water. They were silent, and with no moon the large ship ahead of them would have no knowledge of their coming. Four skiffs approached. From each a pair began to climb, their clawed hands finding fast purchase into the wooden hull. What little sound they made was covered … More The Lizard Pirates