Does anyone else remember watching a TV show from the late 60's called Maya? I had to go to bed early last night because I had to be at work at 6 AM today. I wasn't sleepy and for some reason my mind wandered to my favorite shows when I… Read full post »

As you may or may not know, I am writing a scifi/fantasy serial on another OS blog (links on the left.) When I first started, I figured, like most creative endeavors I start, I would get frustrated and give up. But, to my great surprise, I have managed to keep it… Read full post »

....on a stair stepper? Try it and see. Inspired by a post by Outside Myself, I have decided to get back on the exercise wagon. I really need to lose weight, mainly for health reasons, but vanity, too. I  want my clothes to fit better. I will never be skinny, its… Read full post »

....when people don't look up when they are in the crosswalk. I know, I am suppose to be looking out for them, they have the right of way, but, come on, at least look.

....when people pushing shopping carts to their cars amble slowly down the middle of the lane?… Read full post »

Ok people, here it is, the next  exciting installment of the space opera saga, The Colony Chronicles. Better start now, so you don't have so much catching up to do later, when I am the toast of Open Salon. Stop laughing, it could happen. Ok, probably not. But really, things are getting… Read full post »

Today I decided to go on a grand adventure. I went searching for other people on OS who are writing sci-fi. I thought perhaps I could see how they are tagging their work, maybe try get a few more views of my own.

 I never see anything on the cover, other than reviews… Read full post »

When I was young, my mother worked the late shift, so most of the cooking fell to my grandmother, or my aunt. My grandmother was a fairly good cook, but she mainly just stuck to the basics. Lots of veggies I didn't like, pork chops, roasts , chicken, nothing fancy. But… Read full post »

This is a pic  I took this winter at my house. I am trying to learn to insert pictures in my blog. With 100 degree days in Texas, just looking at this cools me down a bit. Read full post »

When I was 12 or so, I found the remote control of my life just laying around, unguarded, so  I picked it up, and have never let it out of my possession since. WTF, you maybe saying to your self, we have a remote control for our lives? Yes indeed you… Read full post »

Below is a list of just some of the things that I enjoy, in no particular order. Why am I posting this list?Did someone have an open call, or ask me about what makes me happy? No and no. But I woke up in a piss poor mood this morning, and… Read full post »

Ok ,so I haven't been posting anything on the Colony Chronicles blog. The last month has been very hectic. I went on a mini vacation, then I had 'company' at work. I don't like to write at work, which is really the best place, when there are other people around. Before, my… Read full post »

I am not a writer.

I have seen this sentiment  expressed my many, many people, some here on OS. And in comments, other people have begged to differ, and I have to say, I do too. There is a great variety of writing styles here on OS, which makes for a wonderful… Read full post »

Ok so I posted a day early. I am running short on time this week, so I was a little rushed. I am aware this particular post needs more work than the first two(wishful thinking?), but, again, my main goal is to get  the story down, then rewrite, rewrite, rewrite,edit,edit,edit.  I… Read full post »

Just so I am perfectly clear, I DO NOT support what is going on in Arizona right now. I received this in an email, and it  made me go hmmmmmm. Makes you think.

 LET ME SEE IF I'VE GOT THIS RIGHT.
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http://open.salon.com/blog/barmar517/2010/04/30/fiction_friday-the_colony_chronicles-pt2-quentin

Here's the link to my new Colony post. Enjoy, and once again, all comments and suggestions are welcome. Read full post »

I was sent this in an email today. I don't know who wrote it originally, and as for the facts, I am not sure if they are correct.  It is a cute little post, not meant to start any dust ups. There are a lot of Texans on OS , so… Read full post »

 Last week I gave myself a dead line of April 23 to get something written on my "book". I use the term loosely, because in my head it isn't so much a book, as a long running, ever changing, space age soap opera/fantasy. But crazy person that I am, I have… Read full post »

This is really alot longer than I intended. Skip to last 2 paragraphs to find out what the open call is for. Even if you don't like scifi/fantasy, I welcome your opinions in general.

Ever since I was a teenager, I have been writing a book in my head. It didn't… Read full post »

 I am trying to learn to embed to bear with me. Aric Dante is a great post. Go read it now. Read full post »

I work at a freight delivery company that doesn't have very much freight to deliver anymore. I come in at 8:30ish and leave around 6:15ish. For much of that 10 hours I don't have anything constructive to do. So, I surf. My company has a web filter in place, so I… Read full post »

This is my second post, and I want to thank everyone who read and commented on my first. I was even made a favorite, which totally blew my mind. And worries me a little. Am I talented enough to hang with the big dogs? Probably not, but I intend to give it my… Read full post »

I was lured,unsuspecting, from my cave, by tequilaanddonuts. Being from Texas, anything with tequila in the title was sure to get my attention. Being a dragon with a sweettooth, donuts are just as enticing. And so, I wandered into OS, totally unaware of the traps that lay ahead. Luckily, I was… Read full post »