Here are some more writing exercises for the brilliant scribes who populate Open saloon. When the muse is high or the muse is out partying, try these for a boost to the program.

Today's theme is about love and love scenes.  

One:

This one is called "If… Read full post »

We do not know what is best for our personal, religious and political interests.  We should believe everything that the right wing tells us. We should help them to merge church, corporation and state together.

Ultimately, we should let the Koch Brother's determine the course that America will t… Read full post »

 This is officially a Pirate Wimmin Party, folks. It will go on all week.  

That means who cares when you got here?

 Poor Woman is the official DJ! She has the jams what am, so pop over there, too! 

 History:

The first Pirate Wimmin insurrection took up two… Read full post »

So called "wise" people would tell me to choose my battles carefully. Of course I would check these wise people out over time.  Much to my disappointment, none of them were smart enough or brave enough to fight any battles at all.

I also learned that real soldiers do… Read full post »

A hurried search for a grocery item leads to a photo opportunity that might have been missed. The grocery has laid in a loverly collection of British foods, including this:

The challenge is for the roving photo reporter to get the shot without being observed, and to move… Read full post »

 Note: This post is not about listening to the news. It is about America's maturity level as we go toward the most important election in the  nation's history. That is, this election is important if we do not  want the Republicans to finish what they started under Bush.

I… Read full post »

Dick Cheney went to Cheyenne, Wyoming and gave a post heart transplant speech at the Republican state convention. The speech went on for an hour and fifteen minutes and Dick Cheney, with no shame or discomfort whatsoever, called President Obama's presidency "an unmitigated disaster". 

Those… Read full post »

Introduction

JMac invoked the ritual of the Open Call and enticed several Open Saloon writers to create epic posts to address the controversial topic of Editor's Picks.

JMac is a relatively new writer here. He wanted to know if anyone has a coherent and lucid explanation for &nb… Read full post »

This will be updated as the Florida Prosecutor, Angela Corey gives her press conference at 6 pm EST/3 pm PST.

The initial report is that George Zimmerman has been taken into custody in Florida. He had left the state of Florida, but returned.

Zimmerman voluntarily surrendered.

He will be… Read full post »

I was so busy having food today that I forgot to take any pictures of it.

It was delicious and good.

That's all.

Here's a retro pic of something tasty, just to keep the spirit of foodie Tuesday going!

HOMEMADE EGG ROLLS WITH SPROUTS, CELERY AND… Read full post »

Years ago, one of the big herbicide companies bioengineered corn and soybean seeds and sold them to farmers with the promise that the corn and soybeans would survive applications of their herbicide, Roundup.

The farmers were happy with the convenience of loading up their tanks and spraying Rou… Read full post »

 UPDATE: OMG! WORKING WITH THE HP MINI. It's gone psycho and I WIPED OUT THE RECIPE! IT IS HERE NOW!

Did you know that you can make schnitzels from chicken, turkey, eggplant and fish?

Did you know that you can crush Ritz Crackers, potato chips and even cornflakes? I… Read full post »

I will not relent. I will not fail. I will not stop until justice is done. I am Troy Davis. I am Trayvon Martin. I am Reika Boyd. I am Kendric McDade.

The Trayvon Martin murder is not the only case where police operatives, wanna be police operatives, and municipal governments… Read full post »

I woke up this morning and saw THIS going on next to my sacred altar of the laptop!

What filthy creatures they are, having orgies in the dark and reproducing like rabbits!

Look at the dazed and guilty expression of the face of the topmost one. That… Read full post »

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, go for lasagna!

The beauty of lasagna is that it can be the best food you have ever eaten. The sauce can be filled with any number of diced veggies and the meat can be flavorful,… Read full post »

 Just click to get the whole photo. Healing and peace to us all.

It's simple:

Find a hoodie or hoodie like item

(If you are photo shy Ask if the cat or dog will pose  (Skypixiezero!) 

Take a pic or show solidarity otherwise

Tag it "millionhoodiemarch" or put Hoodie in the Title

Post! 

Visit the posts that are up. 

&n… Read full post »

What legal, constitutional or other right are states like Arizona and Texas citing when they

Pass legislation that is clearly against the interests of the people? 

Allow employers to question or interfere in employee's medical decisions...

Try to reverse women's abortion rights?

Disenfra… Read full post »