OMG! OMG! I never imagined this happening, so I didn't prepare a speech. First and foremost, I must thank The Excessive Gardener for the nomination. We've been together since the beginning and I wouldn't be sitting here--alone on my couch--writing a pretend acceptance speech without her. We live in different worlds: hers is one where … Continue reading Nominated for an Award – That Sounds Weird to Me, But You Decide
Tag: Humor
Zero to Hero Catch-up: Ten Days in One Post
I've been humming and hawing about participating in the Zero to Hero challenge. But I'm totally going to do it! I'm going to do a mega catch up--right here, right now. Big breath. And go . . . Day One: Introduce Yourself Hey, my name is Thain in Vain. I'm here to challenge myself as … Continue reading Zero to Hero Catch-up: Ten Days in One Post
Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt Two
Flash Fiction Challenge! Week one is now securely under our belts and the submissions are in! Check them out! Want to be part of the challenge? Tell me you are participating by leaving a comment and I will add your name or blog to the participant list. Tell the world that you are participating by … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt Two
Flash Fiction Challenge – It’s On!
2014 Flash Fiction Challenge is on! Hope your first week was creative, challenging, and invigorating! I know mine was! I loved having a fiction writing task to motivate me to put fingers to keyboard! Get your week one prompt in tomorrow! Very excited to read your submissions! Look for your week two prompt tomorrow and … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – It’s On!
Flash Fiction Challenge – Week One Submissions
2014 Flash Fiction Challenge (FFC)! The FFC week one submissions are in! Thanks to The Excessive Gardener for the terrific submission! Week One Prompt: A vagrant approaches a well-dressed man who leaves a trendy coffee shop with a five-dollar latte and a fat-free scone. The Excessive Gardener Oh, no. Why me? There are plenty of … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Week One Submissions
1 x 500 x 52=2014 Flash Fiction Challenge – The Countdown is On!
The countdown is on! The 2014 Flash Fiction Writing Challenge starts January 1st! The new year is a perfect time to set new goals and intentions. Lose weight, get in shape, travel more . . .? Yawn. How about become a better writer? Sound interesting? If so, the 2014 Fiction Challenge is 'write' up your alley. … Continue reading 1 x 500 x 52=2014 Flash Fiction Challenge – The Countdown is On!
Tidbits of Turkey Giblet: How to Host a Classy Christmas
This year, Thain in Vain and RL hosted our very first classy Christmas dinner party to thunderous belches and bloated tummy success. As such, I am now considered an expert and feel I must herald my wisdom on those of you struggling to host a party that doesn't include 2-4s of Pilsner, 7-11 salmonella chicken, … Continue reading Tidbits of Turkey Giblet: How to Host a Classy Christmas
Dear Cellmate Santa . . .
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person in your life? Fear not. Thain in Vain has been out on day release scouring flea markets and cutting the locks on storage lockers in search of the perfect gift ideas. Squirrel paw earrings - I discovered these little gems clamped to … Continue reading Dear Cellmate Santa . . .
Two Teams, One Grey Cup #101GC
Today is the CFL Grey Cup game, the Canadian equivalent of the Super Bowl. Okay, maybe it's more like the poor man's Super Bowl sort of like Jeffery Dean Morgan is the poor man's Javier Bardem. But it's ours and we're proud! Right, Jeffery! Playing today is the Saskatchewan Roughriders (my home team) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Go Riders! … Continue reading Two Teams, One Grey Cup #101GC
5 Things People Did Before Apple (BA)
Not a day goes by I don't contemplate profound life questions of life such as are you there God, it's me Margaret and who shot JR?' When I want a distraction from pondering questions about the human condition, I wonder "how the hell did I lived without my iPhone?" Frankly, I really should know because I … Continue reading 5 Things People Did Before Apple (BA)
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