My goodness how time flies!

Between house hunting and story writing been busy as can be. My newest story is about Worm holes..Yep you heard me right. Worm holes.

My poor character who recently watched one too many science programs, combining that with a vivid imagination has discovered a worm hole in his backyard. What stated out as a simple day of fishing has turned into quite the adventure. Will he get the cat back? Needless to say, there was something other than mere earthworms waiting that rainy morning...
Is there really a temporal anomaly down that blackness. Not all blackholes are in space..Or are they. Well, I'll have to see what happens next.

What a great day it is!

Not sure how many knew about the readers poll at Preditors and Editors but I got a neat surprise..I was in the top 10, matter of fact #6. I didn't win anything but it was quite fun to see the results!

That helps me get off my patoot and get some aliens written. I checked..my poems are sucky, so it's back to cats and aliens and maybe a temporal annomalie or two.

Have a great day everyone!

Playing in the poetry wing.

In memory of

In that moment when time stops,what will remain..of me?
Giggles of silliness mixed gently with a wanderlust never quite settled.
A man who also traveled, together as one.
Regrets? None.
Lived, loved, won, lost.
Son's, grandchildren, life well lived.
Beautiful?
No.
Yet in spirit, maybe?
With new eyes awakening. A gentle hand beckons for me to come in.
Heavenly party about to begin.
As a butterfly glides by, may those who knew me...shed no tear,
just smile.

playing with poetry, sometimes I just get in the mood

On the shores tween night day and day
waits my life,seems far away
as it drifts the dreamless shores
becons me to dance some more

but with haste I tarry not
for the dream is cold not hot
life it waits for me this day
with a soul not far away.

As I watch him deep asleep
I wonder if my love he keeps
then a smile as eyes awake
takes me, close my love awake.

#2
In a day of blue and green
beyond the stars so rarely seen
lays a place of peace so true
a place just made for me and you.

If by chance we tarry not
upon the sad and careless lot
thrown to us from every sort
to make us wish for death of course.

But I've felt this peace before.
Was it somewhere, a different shore?
Was it a place beyond all dreams
A place of laughter, never screams.

Yes I know it! That dark dim space
I see it now beyond this place.
We must attempt to travel there
if we as humans our lives to spare.

Forgiveness wanes, before our eyes.
Death and smoke and babies cry.
We can make this moment stop
if we just think about this clock.

For it ticks and soon will end.
Who will answer for all thats been.
If we not speak and stop the slaughter
no one remains, no son nore daughter.

With a clap of hands devine.
All will end, including time.
Then answer all for what we've done.
You had your chance, your time is done!

#3
I saw a man who had no shoes
he begged me for a dollar
I went about my merry way,
his life I didn't ponder.

Then as I left to find my car
the man was not alone.
Huddled near him was his wife
her face, the worry shone.

I pondered all of what I had.
The meal I had eatten.
Then took my coat from off my back
my life to me was Eden.

I gave the man the shoes I wore,
the blanket from my car seat.
They smiled at me and waved so sweet.
No sight could warm me more.

Then on my door,
arriving home
a note taped on my window.
Thank you for the shoes and such.
God bless you, signed just
"Jesus."

Aliens have invaded!!

Looks to me like Marvin the Martian wants loose. This is Douglas (named him that..big chin, dimple..think Kirk Douglas) For some reason, he decided that Marvin is his buddy..
Well, it was -20 outside this morning, now it's up to +0
heat wave anyone?
I've got to run over and get my vote in at the flash contest thingie... I'm trying to get some work done on my story but my office doesn't seem to get warm today..wierd stuff. I'll get more done before the day is out..
Oh no, I'm running low on brewskis too, looks like a great excuse to go to town!

I took a walk to the old cemetery down the road and it was beautiful. I imagine saying a grave yard is cool may sound quite strange...but in a way it's not. Look at the peace here. The birds were singing and a gentle wind washed the trees with the sweet smell of the farms around it. Flowers were everywhere. I went here early summer and now, with all the snow I'm going again today to take some pictures, see how different it might look drenched in brilliant white powdery snow.
I'll take a few photos and try and post them in a day or so. Today worked on a flash in an office on Zoetrope, ran out of time (only have 1 hr) Sunday did three poems in the poetry wing, may just post them for fun, I have some editing to do first.
Well, have fun today, write something wonderful!

Heres something new and fun

go check it out, you might want to play too, get them creative juices flowing. I'm going to, even though I do mostly silly, it will get me motivated..You guys know me, I need all the motivation I can find :)
1000 words a month, we can do it!

go to, http://www.insearchofgiants.com/

Working on Writing

That said, forget it! Writing is a joy not work, at least to me anyway. I write to get something said. Let's think about that sci fi adventure for a moment...I make a quick outline sometimes, who are my characters, what are they doing in life and how does that pertain to my story? Settings, if they are important, I jot that down to..usually if I have a whole lot of characters involved, I make notes. It just sucks when I'm writing and I forget someones name, so I can glance at my notes and poof, there they are. Same with scientific stuff, google it, get it right, you'd be surprised how many folks will catch that mistake. Made up scientific stuff, that's cool...they sure as heck won't find that on google, or will they? As a time traveler, I can make sure it's listed....can't I.
Well, I'm off to work some more, my poor character is lost in a snow storm, the only way out is a cat...who keeps showing up. Go figure, wonder why this cat is even out there? Hmmm, I think I have an answer, I'll let you know.
Have a most wonderful day..by the way, a blizzard is heading our way..gotta get out that shovel :(
Live long and be Phosphorus.
Go write something.

Oh I forgot,!!!

I have a shameless plug..for me.
Over on P&E website they are having a readers poll and well I'm on it for voting. Now, you don't have to vote for me, you can read the links which accompany the entries and then votes for whoever.. But, at least..maybe...go see?
Now I also know there are hundreds of entries, so just pop in and decide for yourself if you want to do it.
Okay?
okay
here are a few links for you :)

I also have a non fiction article called the homeless on vacation

">http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml
..this one is for cats in space LOL.
and here

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml
and here http://www.critters.org/predpoll/poem.shtmlhttp://www.critters.org/predpoll/shortstory.shtml
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelsf.shtml I've got 2 here but you can only vote for 1.
so, that should drive ya binkies for a while..have fun go vote for anyone you'd like :)

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2009! Better late than never :)

First it was a snowstorm, then an ice storm, then I ran out of excuses. It's a grand day today. Wrote a few flash pieces, which made me feel nice. The kitties will NOT get off my desk and my computer monitor is covered in fur, fur that purrs! Oh well, maybe when it croaks I'll buy me a flat screen, think they can sleep on one of those? Probably knowing this bunch, they'll figure it out!
Well, better get back to work, I'm wood burning leather bags for when Rendezvous (living history) season starts, I have a bad case of cabin fever...did I mention that?
Have a great day and may 2009 be your best year ever!

Christmas for kitties

Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the house
not a kitty was sleeping
just sat on the couch.

They knew if they waited
all night and were good
that a funny dressed human
would bring something good.

Maybe some catnip,
maybe some cream
maybe a toy
or some other thing.

Some sit near the tree
awaiting his visit
other lie still,
and sleep for a minute.

Then soon a small sound
and then theres another
They know he is coming
When they hear the thunder.

Of all kinds of hoof beats
on the roof in the night
They circle the tree
awaiting his flight.

Appearing from nothing
he smiles at the crew
of calico cats
and a odd one or two.

He pats every head,
arranges the prsents
The kitties wait quiet
enjoying his prsence.

Then one by one
a gift he bestows
on each little feline
a gift with a bow.

A warm bowl of cream
some catnip and more
Then a wink of his eye.
He's gone like before.

Then curling up soft
a purr in their heart
the soft glow of Christmas
burns in their heart.

Happy December everyone!

Well, it's been fun! I made another silly video about what to do with thanksgiving leftovers but..thats about it. Haven't written anything for a while..I must admit that bad review kinda burst my bubble. I'm not whining or anything...
Maybe some folks are meant to be famous..others aren't. I thought about how you get famous, do lots of readings, travel all over for book signings..you name it then I had a realization..I don't want to travel all over. I did that for over 15 years, I like having a house again. I'm not going to quit writing, let me assure you but I think I'll concentrate more on my nonfiction markets. They pay..well!
I've only made a few hundred this year from it and about the same from my royalty checks. I'll write my fun books, market them on my website and write articles the rest of the time. In this day and age, there are so many Great writers that a silly person like me would get lost in the shuffle. So maybe I'm getting over the review now, maybe not. I think somethings are more important..life, love family, faith and of course my cats! LOL!!
So, I do hope that as the holidays approach you'll think of this too. What is the most important thing you have?
Okay, I'm better now!
I've got a bit more work to do on the illustrations for Brendas book, which will never get finished if I'm playing here.
I hope you had a grand Thanksgiving, try and relax a bit!
God bless
me

I need to get back to writing instead of playing :)

I just love pictures from the hubble telescope! Gives me a reason to paint, yeah..I screwed it up making a rainbow in space but it had to be done! Tomorrow is Turkey day, heading to my youngest son's house. 4 Grand kids..this ought to be a madhouse LOL.
About me and writing right now, I just haven't been in the mood..wierd isn't it. I figure that as soon as it snows and I can't go outside, I'll get back into it again. I think getting that bad review might have just given me..dare I say it?
Writers block?
Naw, just can't seem to sit still is all.
So everyone out there in blogland.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow. God is sure great!
Talk at you soon..
perhaps.

It's almost Thanksgiving

Somewhere deep in space..maybe..theres a being looking at the stars. Maybe this being is wondering the same thing many of us do. Whats out there? Is this all there is? Each morning, I imagine some of us do the same thing.
To me, it's quite nice to know, that there is more.
Not just my writing but in everything.
It snowed this morning and it was quite beautiful, a gentle reminder of things to come.
Dare I say it?
SNOW!
Anyway, I'm a bit off subject LOL.
Enjoy your week, send a happy thought to that soul somewhere out there in space or maybe somewhere in cyberspace.
Let's be thankful for this day and even the goofy weather :)
May your holiday week be a fine one, surrounded by loved ones.
Happy turkey day guys!

Where have I been?

Did I mention my puter shot craps? My oh my it's been so wierd trying to load all the old programs back in this newer/old one. We had bought it as a back up when the one that died first began to act wierd, thank goodness we did. Except, it's a bummer trying to find all the old program discs. I know there are newer better ones out there, I'll do that next but for now, this will do!
Husband found me a cool toy, a graphics tablet. I'm learning to draw with it. It's quite fun yet hard too. I'll post you one to look at. A friend has a childrens book and asked me to try illustrating it. She may want to find a better artist LOL.
Well, I think I'm back for a while. I do hope you've been getting some writing done? Me..nope. LOL.
too much wierd stuff happening.

So..I've been having a hard time writing...but!

Today I got an idea! Scarey huh? I've been reading a cool excerpt about a cat involved with a mystery and thought, hey I can write one. Completely different of course but a mystery just the same. You all know I have a dozen cats..well, what if slowly one by one they disappear. For that touch of wierd, I may have one..a ghost help find the others. What if, it all has to do with this old 2 story building I bought, what if that giant room (it's really a cistrene I think) hides something, something that someone wants back and can't get as long as we're here. What if?
So, I'm making notes, kinda an outline..who what where when and why...
Then, after I've read my ideas again, this is what I do...I turn on some sountracks, then sit down at this puter, surrounded by all the beasties...and write. I never edit until I'm finished, might break my train of thought. When I do get into write mode, I just snack, no heavy meals through the day until; Beer thirty. Then it's time to cook supper, pour my favorite brewski over a tall glass of ice and enjoy my evening.
Well, this is my plan.
Whats down in that hidden room?
Who are these guys
Where have they taken my cats
When will I figure out this puzzle
Why am I asking you?
LOLOL.
Have a most awesome day today, live long and be Phosprous.
God bless
bye
Cya

Yesterday my puter crashed..

So from 4 in the afternoon until bedtime I tried everything. By the time I went to bed, it looked like I was going to be computerless! Black screen, blinking curser, I wa doomed I tell you, Doomed!

Well, around 4 am, I woke up from a dream about the puter. In the dream theres a Disc called Recovery in a Space Ship. A space ship mind you.
I walk into the puter room, screen is still black the white curser blinking top left...still dead.

So, I head downstairs and theres an old box of mine labeled office, not unpacked yet. So while coffees cooking I looked inside and what in the heck do you think was in it. A Shuttlecraft from Star trek, A Disc Holder. I open it, no way..and inside..Recovery disc. Just 1 disc inside. Now I'm wondering, just how old is this thing..whose puter is it for anyway? So I shut puter off, loaded the CD into it. Fired the sucker up..Hot dang! Recovery disc from space ship! I do love these kinds of things!
Isn't it strange how the mind can solve problems while we sleep. I honestly had no idea that I even owned that disc. So anyone, everyone..make a disc of your own called Recovery, find a spaceship to store it in and then sleep tight.
Well, maybe, just maybe I did visit with Aliens last night? Whatever, you can bet I am not going to complain!
Good writing everyone and don't forget to kiss your puter every once in a while, might help :)

Well, I've been playing again

Probably should be writing, but it just felt like a doodley kinda day. Heres my Bobcat in a tree, taking a nap LOL.
Now, I'll get my skinny butt in gear and work on my story again. With the 76th st Pedal Patrol, I'm not quite sure how long they should be, since there are about 8 of them..All in one book? Someone else mentioned that MG stories sell quite well..still not sure weather to make each chapter a story, since all the characters are mostly the same ..well, Time will tell!

My latest Scifi story is out there making the rounds with magazines and I'm getting ready to send of my NF piece, The Cabbage Patch. Staying busy is good for me. Well, it's bright sunny and I think I'll go outside and play on the scooter for a while. I added it to my website, going to sell them. I sure picked the wrong time of the year to do that LOL.
Oh, if you get time check out my website.
www.rondyvoo.com

I'm working on upgrading that too.
Whew I'm making myself tired, is it Beerthirty yet?
Write away everyone, have fun and enjoy everyday.

I lost my bestest friend today...

She is only a cat to some, to me a very very special friend. When I was homeless 12 years ago, I found her (the homeless part is another story) She was tiny and salt and pepper colored. Short hair slick as can be and fiesty! She was wee bit of kitten froma farm in Iowa, but I loved her spirit! 12 Years have passed, her name was Stoopid Baby. My friend when I was sad, my hiking companion, my protector, her at 5 pounds. She never grew much.
Over the past few days my friend keep hiding outside. I tracked her down, soaking up sunshine, avoiding me. I knew either I'd forgotten her favorite taste of cheese or she was sick. I called the vet, we are way out in the country. They closed. Monday was the earliest. So, I brought her skinny silvery self inside. Two hours later Houdini was gone again. I found her in the mourning. Thinner, colder, sadder than ever. I gave her soup, some filtered water. She refused. She cried and called me names. We all have heard how our feline friends can do that. Leave me alone, go away etc. Sunday night she stopped, she watched me from my office , she refused to look at me. I curled up on the floor next to her, singing her name softly to her. She laid her head in the palm of my hand and slept.
Vet time, Monday. She calls me, ever so softly, weakly, her eyes meeting mine.
We go to the doctor, he tells me words I don't wish to hear. They bring the needle, to release her from pain and time. She once again lays her head in my hand, her soft paws curl around my fingers. She sighs once more..she is gone. Now it is just my pain and loneliness...My bestest friend is gone.
I am reminded..Absent from the body present with the Lord. I hope she remembers me, is waiting for me when it's my time.
Good by Stoopid baby, I Love You.

It's talk like a pirate day!

I know..big deal..but it should be a big deal. Any day that can start off with an Arghh! Is a great day! Think of it as a holiday. Just so we can say silly things, maybe make someone smile! I'm still collecting stories and pictures for my next book, not sure of a good title yet..Rendezvous past and present? Living History? Have any ideas? I'm stll in the middle of remodeling here in the office, maybe thats where my muse is hiding..under the plywood that will be my shelves soon?
Well, need to make some notes and scan some photos for insertion..maybe ?
Hope your week end rocks.
Say it with me now
Arghhh!


Now don't you feel better?