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Hi friends, This is a popular prompt I ran during February’s Flash Immersion Extravaganza. I will be running more fun, inspiring events like this in the future, along with readings and more, so do consider upgrading to a paid subscription if you’ve not already!
Those who are new to flash fiction sometimes express frustration about how to begin. It’s often challenging to those of us who’ve been writing flash for years!
I hope this article makes you go “Hmm.” If so, then would you support my labors? Don’t put it off any longer. Become a paid subscriber today. David French, a conservative commentator, lawyer, and New York Times columnist wrote an articled titled: The Day My Old Church Canceled Me Was a Very Sad Day.
The vociferous protests of a some hardliners persuaded planners of the annual General Assembly meeting to cancel a keynote panel that French was supposed to be on.
Underneath the surface of twenty-first century America is a deep tribal antagonism between us and them. We most clearly see that in matters of social justice and modern American politics at the federal level but it can also be seen in localized debates over housing, education, youth sports, and public library boards. A divided culture has led to a divided and splintering church.
One of the ways to heal these divisions and undermine these antagonisms is to turn our attention to Jesus and see him again as the ruling and reigning Lamb of God.
Throggs Neck - The Bronx
2024-12-03
Throggs Neck, in the southeastern corner of the Bronx, sits on a peninsula that juts out into the East River. The Bruckner Boulevard and the neighborhood of County Club to the North are the peninsula’s only terrestrial borders. Its position at the junction of Long Island Sound and the East River made it a logical place to build Fort Schuyler which was completed in 1856. Schuyler, along with Fort Totten across the river in Bayside Queens, provided a formidable defense against any ships attempting to approach the city from the North.
Through the Eyes of the Right Hand?
2024-12-03
This article is provided by guest contributor, Atlas who can be found on social media here. This is Atlas’ story about his time within the Appalachian Ranger Association.
-Smokey
I've chosen to no longer be content simply knowing I was black listed from the Appalachian Rangers for doing the right thing and have chosen to be one of the many former members who opted to speak out publicly. I'll clearly state my experience both as a line member, which is limited, and as part of the leadership of the organization.
Thursday 2/29/24 Jeopardy! Fashion Recap
2024-12-03
Today is the fifth of nine quarterfinal games in the ToC, and you can see the full lineup here on the Jeopardy! website.
I’m posting occasionally on various social media (mostly Instagram right now), but this newsletter is the best place to find daily recaps, photos, and announcements.
During his previous appearances, Luigi chose 3 ties to represent the schools where he received his 3 degrees. If I remember correctly, this one is for St.
Thursday 9/28/23 Jeopardy! Fashion Recap
2024-12-03
Can’t believe we have reached the two-day finals of the third week of Season 37 Second Chance! And there’s good news for Jeopardy! fans - the WGA strike ended yesterday! This means that the Jeopardy! writers will be back to work soon writing new clues for future episodes.
Monday we’ll kick off a four-part Champions Wildcard that will last through December 18th and will feature 108 former champions (1, 2, and 3 day winners) from Season 37 and 38.
Tickle V Giggle - by Edie Wyatt
2024-12-03
When I got a boost in paid subscribers after pronoun gate I vowed to post more regularly and I am trying. I’ve been in Sydney, as you will know if you follow me on social media, to attend the Tickle V Giggle hearing at the federal court. I must say I am a bit buoyed by listening to the judgement in the Luhrmann case today. The corruption of the justice system by the “progressives” has been vile in this case and I was glad to see a type of justice placed on the perpetrator that most women could only dream of having their attacker subjected to.
Tim Ballard said He Buried Me
2024-12-03
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I tried to write about it on Wednesday, in a quiet corner of a library. But instead, I just kind of kept almost fainting? A new thing!