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An Art Diversion

This series of absurdities was inspired by, but not a direct response to, the weekly prompt post over at More Odds Than Ends.  The idea I had in mind was to portray an eldritch being at his leisure. We all need hobbies, for rest and relaxation.  I opted not to insert styles with any of… Read More An Art Diversion

Antelope Horns: A Cookie

These are not Gazelle Horns, the North African cookie/pastry. I wanted to make something a little different, and use up some dates and tahini I had on hand. So! these are the Texas variation on those delicacies, created for a friend with a nut allergy to be able to enjoy them. They aren’t a sweet… Read More Antelope Horns: A Cookie

Odd Prompts: No Don’t Stop

When told to stop, don’t do that, how do you react?  Sometimes, we listen and respect the caution. Sometimes, it makes us charge ahead harder. Sometimes, we cock our head in skepticism and verify that what we’re told is true.  My prompt this last week from the More Odds Than Ends Crew, and specifically Fiona… Read More Odd Prompts: No Don’t Stop

Odd Prompts: Design of Ages

  A very short snip of nothing in particular, but I did get something written.  *** “Despite being warned, the child continued to stack block on top of block.”  She followed the direction of Dr. Brown’s gaze. He was staring up at the alien architecture that crawled up the side of the cliffs.  “What?” Jenny… Read More Odd Prompts: Design of Ages

Odd Prompts: Coming Home

A snippet of something I wasn’t planning to write, I’m just happy I finally managed to write for a prompt again! *** “I’ll bring it back with me.”  The young man patted the dry, peeling siding. It was cool to his touch. A movement in the piled dead leaves covering most of the yard caught… Read More Odd Prompts: Coming Home

Chicken Salad: Maybe a Recipe

Two things. One, I just searched my blog for a recipe for chicken salad, because I don’t remember ever making it before. I didn’t grow up with it, as my Dad won’t eat mayonnaise in any form. We did occasionally have tuna salad when he wasn’t home, so I’m not sure why chicken salad wasn’t… Read More Chicken Salad: Maybe a Recipe

Postcard Challenge

One weekend.  Fifty words.  You can write it. I believe in you.  Email for an image! and follow the rules… 

A Naturalist Observes

One of the things I’ve been doing this year has been working towards becoming a Texas Master Naturalist, and I’m halfway there. I’ve completed the training class, and I am working on the volunteer hours that will eventually have me certified as a Master Naturalist. The thing is, it’s not a lot different than what… Read More A Naturalist Observes

Blushing Jenny: Cocktail

In my playful pursuit of cocktail recipes, I’m making things up out of my liquor cabinet, and sometimes, you just have to pick a place to start. Tonight, that was Fresca. I’m really fond of grapefruit (and citrus in general) so I also have a grapefruit liqueur, Pamplemousse Rose. Which is like syrup, but has… Read More Blushing Jenny: Cocktail

Changing keys

Part of the reason for this post is to test out the new keyboard. I’d had a multi-device bluetooth keyboard, due to the way my current workspace is set up, and ran all the things off of it. Until… it died over the weekend. I was too busy to do more than poke at it,… Read More Changing keys