Don, I was struck by your image of Santa
on in–line skates which led me to wonder where Santa goes on vacation and what
he does in his down time. And I agree, I’m totally glad the White House has
decided not to destroy planets –
Your comments on the power of social
networking came on the heels of the final edit of Jeph Keir’s Cantor which we’ll publish in February.
It doesn’t have humans as ant-like creatures, but close – it is that genres of
steam punk that is creepy and fascinating at the same time.
Your thoughts on being moved and
manipulated as a society brought to mind popular movies and books from the last
50 years. 1984 comes to mind, as well
as the movie Conspiracy Theory
(1997). Many sci-fi books have addressed
the issue but the one I remember the best is Weather Wars. Don’t forget the
first and second episode movies of Star Wars. The conspiracy to rule the world
has also been the premise for most James Bond movies. This topic seems to draw
on our basic fear but doesn’t allow us to see it happening until it blindsides
us.
I had to laugh when I read about your
motorcycling. I remember bikers and scooters when we were in Bosnia and Italy a
couple of summers ago – driving between the cars in the traffic lanes. Glad to
know your voice of self-preservation is on high alert! And roundabouts! I
marveled at how effective they were in Europe, and I’m totally mystified as to
why they don’t work here in the New World.
I’ve been working with the so write us folks.
It looks like I get to help judge one of their short-form writing contest that
starts in a week or so. It will be fun and interesting to look at other writers
and how they start their stories. Maybe I can get some pointers as to how to
get away from the self-imposed stop sign I’ve put up for my own writing.
The answer to my riddle was a rolling
take-on the plane bag used for travel. I was really afraid I’d given it away with “bag
for treasures” on rolling wheels. I think you were just being nice to me…
Your riddle was great! I loved the “odious
enemy that night”. My guess is Socks!
“Bad partnerships” threw me off until I
looked down at my socks and realized I’d coupled a black with a brown. This
doesn’t happen often as I use socks as my way of expressing anti-establishment.
I have pairs that would give Pippi Longstocking a run for her money.
So here’s my riddle for this week:
I
can style you up or dress you down
Be
held with velcro or lace
Cause
comfort and ease or numbing pinching
I
can protect you or leave you vulnerable.
Have
a great week!
Carolyn
Still
searching for manuscripts! Have a syfy fantasy story laying around that you
blush about when you think about getting it published? Take a chance that just
maybe that syfy fantasy adventure is worth letting others read! Contact me at clv241@gmail.com
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