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Variations on a Theme

by William V. Burns via Facebook Belgian waffles vs Buttermilk waffles vs Whole Grain waffles vs Sweet Potato waffles vs Blueberry waffles vs Pumpkin waffles vs Chicken ‘n’ waffles vs Almond waffles vs Applesauce ‘n’ Sausage waffles vs Oatmeal waffles … Continue reading

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Hook Them Early

I remember the sweat under my armpits, a dry throat, and gripping the edge of the podium hard to keep from throwing up. Hell is [speaking in front of a large group of] other people. Sometimes I have to speak … Continue reading

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Cudgel and Blade

There’s a short story that’s been staring me in the face for a year or more now. It’s a good science fiction tale, with an underdeveloped narrator and two possible endings. The penultimate chunk of words (about 1,200 or so) … Continue reading

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