tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post406617333937691229..comments2024-03-28T07:30:54.930+00:00Comments on The Prediction: Ragged robinsSandra Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-21488484249673708312018-12-22T04:36:54.547+00:002018-12-22T04:36:54.547+00:00I liked this simple little break in the action whi...I liked this simple little break in the action while, hopefully Tosca mends a bit. Such an appealing character, this Tosca. Lice and all. John Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242639437125321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-89532275154690879492018-12-22T04:33:52.774+00:002018-12-22T04:33:52.774+00:00Dang Rosie, that was good. So poetic and rhytmic. ...Dang Rosie, that was good. So poetic and rhytmic. Thank God the princess is innocent of the fire... John Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242639437125321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-7261814308456401282018-12-21T00:53:48.369+00:002018-12-21T00:53:48.369+00:00The Adventures of Rosebud, Pirate Princess #160
Vi...<b>The Adventures of Rosebud, Pirate Princess #160<br />Villains Lie</b><br /><br />Through the solstice night we fly, to my old leaf pile hideout. The perfect place for vicarious living. Somehow people forget about that old siding that goes into the forest. Possibly because it’s not on the maps anymore after that one fire that I had nothing to do with.Rosie Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081720470707818925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-39053078878716809942018-12-20T21:36:24.623+00:002018-12-20T21:36:24.623+00:00The Secret Armadillo Soldier (SAS) Diaries - entr...The Secret Armadillo Soldier (SAS) Diaries - entry 38<br /><br />A blushed glow from the pale solstice-moon filtered through boulder piles and wilting bushes as Nigel led Tosca to the dwindling, salty, sulphur-pool where wounded soldiers could soak in healing waters. He was acutely aware of the skeletal creature following him, but Tosca hummed happily. <br />Apart from lice scurrying though Terriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559023760688514846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-57098030970165751972018-12-20T21:07:26.563+00:002018-12-20T21:07:26.563+00:00Being super-cynical, I fear Christmas belongs to r...Being super-cynical, I fear Christmas belongs to retailers and those who peddle promises of perfection. But I admit to still having mt teddy bear, snug in a quilt I made him Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-48869001468989739232018-12-20T20:48:33.700+00:002018-12-20T20:48:33.700+00:00Love...love...love it. Could easily replace the ca...Love...love...love it. Could easily replace the cantina scene in "Star Wars." Brimming with imagery...sight, sound and smell. How DO you do it?Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-54574081376184929012018-12-20T20:45:42.032+00:002018-12-20T20:45:42.032+00:00Some accurately on point observations here. But th...Some accurately on point observations here. But then I find this to be the norm when it comes to the viewpoint of our Mad Italian. What an asset he would be to any modern government.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-33181122369803604692018-12-20T20:44:09.568+00:002018-12-20T20:44:09.568+00:00Christmas definitely belongs to the children. Don&...Christmas definitely belongs to the children. Don't know that I ever truly believed in Santa, but it was beneficial to play along. Ah, but teddies...now, I've always believe in them. Delightful vignette and so seasonally apt.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-58833194588722350672018-12-20T20:41:15.793+00:002018-12-20T20:41:15.793+00:00Hard to believe this serialization has reach episo...Hard to believe this serialization has reach episode 26 already. Be very interesting to see where this goes.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-54562412339619558682018-12-20T20:36:28.977+00:002018-12-20T20:36:28.977+00:00Terrie, the sentence about Moloch was exceptional....Terrie, the sentence about Moloch was exceptional. I hope he doesn't manage to mate with the 'dilo girl. John Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242639437125321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-45792517502793969602018-12-20T20:35:45.318+00:002018-12-20T20:35:45.318+00:00My mind went off on a couple of tangents here. Fir...My mind went off on a couple of tangents here. First, the werewolf reference to "lycan," of course, and then, a meandering to Lord Lucan (similar name) and Sandra Rivett. You never fail to provide plenty of food for thought.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-74424135966205721482018-12-20T20:32:51.209+00:002018-12-20T20:32:51.209+00:00What an absolutely delightful description of the m...What an absolutely delightful description of the monstrosities found beneath the dome. But to vicariously become the creatures? Now that's the stuff of nightmares.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-64654783347181205312018-12-20T20:30:36.341+00:002018-12-20T20:30:36.341+00:00Interesting concept indeed. Your imagination does ...Interesting concept indeed. Your imagination does often move in mysterious ways, Jeffrey...but thoroughly entertaining ones nonetheless.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-70681648812683401942018-12-20T20:29:28.732+00:002018-12-20T20:29:28.732+00:00I believe we may have just wandered into Area 51. ...I believe we may have just wandered into Area 51. Wonder if we'll get out alive.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-21248191772909651202018-12-20T20:27:21.858+00:002018-12-20T20:27:21.858+00:00You execute these types of risque tales so very we...You execute these types of risque tales so very well and always with a kicker of an ending. This would have to count among one of my favourites.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-69477908813500113902018-12-20T20:26:32.050+00:002018-12-20T20:26:32.050+00:00Great ending line. The shortened sentences added m...Great ending line. The shortened sentences added much to the tension. I do hope Tosca is fleet of foot...or hoof.Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-49621078828540184182018-12-20T20:24:47.333+00:002018-12-20T20:24:47.333+00:00Yes, the children do make out like bandits this ti...Yes, the children do make out like bandits this time of year. I'm sure the teddies you speak of are of the bear variety and not an item of lingerie, though now I see you wrote 'who' when referring to the teddies, so they must be bears. John Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242639437125321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-51720968116881998952018-12-20T20:24:31.919+00:002018-12-20T20:24:31.919+00:00Definitely fits wonderfully into the film noire ca...Definitely fits wonderfully into the film noire category. I can easily see this on the silver screen of days gone by. Luverly job!Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-87131942658275382782018-12-20T20:22:22.109+00:002018-12-20T20:22:22.109+00:00What images this doth conjure and what a delightfu...What images this doth conjure and what a delightful little tale of revenge. Wicked, indeed!Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-60352704909583712022018-12-20T20:20:05.691+00:002018-12-20T20:20:05.691+00:00Too cute. You capture Pettinger's awkwardness ...Too cute. You capture Pettinger's awkwardness perfectly. To say nothing of Aleks' enthusiasm. Patricia Purvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920488641153954463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-33748286699702658612018-12-20T20:18:36.811+00:002018-12-20T20:18:36.811+00:00Politics, after the fighting is over, seem to be r...Politics, after the fighting is over, seem to be reverting to a lose-lose situation in many instances. John Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242639437125321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-22548114738367880502018-12-20T20:13:51.074+00:002018-12-20T20:13:51.074+00:00Wouldn't it be nice if this sort of thing was ...Wouldn't it be nice if this sort of thing was something that could never happen? Well done, Patricia. John Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242639437125321528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-90523198016595170672018-12-20T16:32:26.224+00:002018-12-20T16:32:26.224+00:00Beautifully written second paragraph, Patricia. I ...Beautifully written second paragraph, Patricia. I pity those instruments. Well done!jdeegan536@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-91178161166042415562018-12-20T16:23:41.074+00:002018-12-20T16:23:41.074+00:00The gloomy side of the Christmas holiday is well p...The gloomy side of the Christmas holiday is well presented here, Antonia.'children, benefactors of this misunderstood festival' is a brilliant use of language.jdeegan536@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187530862792892291.post-17042487409856932952018-12-20T02:54:17.013+00:002018-12-20T02:54:17.013+00:00It’s all I can do to try and keep pace with the ri...It’s all I can do to try and keep pace with the rich stories you all have crafted. And like I said, I’m having a ball!Dave Wilkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867723670236593631noreply@blogger.com