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 Welcome to the 14th century, in a farflung outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, and a new Convent outpost of the terrrifically powerful Roman Catholic Church. Sound historically dull? Hopefully not so--for this is NOT an ordinary 14th Century Convent. Back after a six-year hiatus.... From NaNoWriMo historical Supernatural novels in Scotland, Michigan, South Alabama and historical horror in Standwood Station, GA-to the Phantom Northern Woods-to singlehandedly refighting the American Civil War-to exploring Social Justice and standing for First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution-we deal out horror, Supernatural, Historical, fantasy, mystery, and more. We do not fear outspokeness. And always, always, always, We Do History. Find it here. We write it. We read it. We hold strong opinions. We orate. Meanwhile, whether we're writing or just reading, we love to rave about books and authors right here!  |
| Blog City Prompt November 16 2018 On this day in 1959 "Sound of Music" musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II first opened at Lunt Fontanne Theater, NYC, for 1443 performances. What's your favorite scene or actor from this famous musical? Why? Was there a song that spoke to you? I don't think I've ever watched it. (sigh) So I did research instead (my natural inclination): the ORIGINAL Broadway production, which is the one referred to here, won FIVE! Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL. In addition to the collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein, the book for the musical was written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The original stars were Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel. Wow. Thinking about the fact that I was alive when THE SOUND OF MUSIC debuted on Broadway, and earlier for another blog prompt about the Moon Landing, and composing a short story on Mars for Blast Off!, I've realized what a terrible disappointment it is to me that 49 and a third years after the Apollo Moon Landing, that's it? No colonies? No up-close-and-personal exploration of Mars? Of Jupiter? It's been OVER 49 YEARS! GIVE ME SPACE! OR, GIVE ME ---- |
| Only 66% of 18-24 year olds in the US are certain the Earth is round. Thoughts? PS: Congratulations to our very own PWheeler ~ nano gold team for Winning Nano! You put the rest of us to shame! You Rock, Pippi! Only 66% of 18-24 year olds in the US are certain the Earth is round. Thoughts? My Response: ARE YOU SERIOUS? Actually: ARE THEY SERIOUS? I suppose they think the Round Globe and the Moon Landing were Photoshopped. Some folks of the recent generations lean toward thinking reality is fake. (oh yeah, and certain politicians.) I've heard youngers say some item or other was Photoshopped; but the Earth? Have they never seen a map of the Polar Jet Path? Or is that Photoshopped too. Maybe these younger generations are all born Theoretical Solipsists. That's really worrisome, because if they think Reality is Faux, then how are they going to “lead the world”? Makes me glad to be Aged. |
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