Welcome to My World (Book) https://www.Writing.Com/main/profile.php/blog/jaejaeme PROMPT: Once more, I used the Story Engine deck to write a new fantasy story about a killer who wants to betray someone with an illusory piece of evidence, but it means giving up her dream. ~~~ Read the story at [Link: 'Reflections']. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:09:05 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1119713 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1119713 The bells of Dunmere had once rung for weddings, harvests, and the crowning of kings. ~~~ Read the story at [Link: 'Measure of a Friend'] Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:53:19 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1119348 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1119348 Yesterday was the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Truth be told, First Reader and I really didnât feel up to âcelebratingâ that sovereign milestone with all thatâs happening in our country. We stayed home, cleaned house, did yard work, and ate leftovers. A typical suburban Saturday (not that I live in the suburbs, mind you). ~~~ Read the post at [Link: 'The United States and Independence']. ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:05:08 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1119019 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1119019 I wrote about the Stonewall Uprising four years ago, at a time things were looking up for our LGBTQ+ community. How far our mighty country has fallen in a few short years. ~~~ Read the post at Blast From the Past: [Link: 'The Stonewall Uprising']. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:52:57 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1118662 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1118662 This year marks twenty years since I lost my father to cancer. An Air Force veteran, my father was one of many service members who spent time in Vietnam and had likely exposure to Agent Orange. Compound his exposure with a family prone to non-specific cancers, Iâm not sure he had a chance. Since I can no longer wish my dad a Happy Fatherâs Day, I want to share my thoughts with the other fathers in my life. ~~~ Read the post at [Link: 'Blast From the Past: ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:55:11 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1118146 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1118146 This month marks the ten-year anniversary of Tavern Tales, so Iâm sharing some writings from early posts and my university years. Over time, Iâve added bits and pieces to this blog in an effort to keep me from losing my mind after retirementâafter all, if we donât have active hobbies and social activities, weâd slip into depression and darkness. And thatâs no good for anyone. Staying active keeps us alive. Originally posted on February 17, 2019, I share my chara...[Read Full Post] Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:57:09 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1117706 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1117706 This month marks the ten-year anniversary of [Link: 'Tavern Tales'], so Iâm sharing some writings from early posts and my university years. Over time, Iâve added bits and pieces to this blog in an effort to keep me from losing my mind after retirementâafter all, if we donât have active hobbies and social activities, weâd slip into depression and darkness. And thatâs no good for anyone. Staying active keeps us alive. Originally posted on April 7, 2019, th...[Read Full Post] Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:49:35 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1117267 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1117267 Tomorrow is the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Iâm sure some of you are asking: âWhy do the queers get a month of recognition?â Well, let me tell you a storyâ ~~~ Read the full post at [Link: 'Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap, Part Two'] Sun, 31 May 2026 10:08:27 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1116779 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1116779 When I worked at the Rocky Mountain Collegian back in the day, I spent two years with the opinion desk writing a column I called âBridging the Gap.â In those days, I was considered a ânon-traditionalâ student because I was older than the average person in most of my classes. In fact, I was closer in age to some of my professors than other students. ~~~ Read the post at [Link: 'Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap'] ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 24 May 2026 08:26:13 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1116367 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1116367 When I attended Colorado State University (CSU) many moons ago, I chose the âJournalism and Technical Communicationsâ (J&TC) major because I intended to transfer my electronics technician knowledge into writing usable documentsâthe ones Iâd used in the Navy were obviously written by engineers speaking Engineering, not Technician. That career path began in my second command in which I learned to write not only updated and simplified calibration procedures, I also...[Read Full Post] Sun, 17 May 2026 10:08:34 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1115900 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1115900