One of the things that I loved about Steem.it was the writing competitions. Whether they be the 100 words (they really teach a person how to cut a scene.) The 50 words. (a novelty in my opinion) Or just

It's been a long time since I posted of Painted something . . . so here it is: I hope you like it. know the brush be the brush.

Time Enough. I've been watching Steem Monsters these several months now. And as is my custom, I have quietly amassed a collection. Please consider that none of this is financial advice . . . only thoughts

I got a message from an old friend. She reminded me of the time we walked thru little Italy in New York.

The Writers Block is hosting a 100-word story competition. 100 words are enough to tell a complete and compelling story. I enjoy it. This week our prompt words are "Fighting and Ray." Here is

This week McTiller once again hosts the Twenty Four Hour Short Story Challenge. Our prompt: A little boy or girl constantly insists that they really have a pet dragon. You can find the full contest/rules

Jayna's 50-word challenge: To write a story using 50 words. This weeks word is "Deed". Instructions are found here: Most notable: "Writing micro-fiction stories within tight limits gives

I was reading Reddit earlier, on my daily travel through the internet before I have to get down to work. And I came across a writing prompt. Something like a bored Millionaire who hires two hit men to

I'm just thinking about going home. I can hear the Guzhen~ This time the Image is from YouTube . . . H. G.

This week's Prompt is the word "lemon". The full post can be found here: So I present a story about current affairs. Acidic Bust. “Unless you have a permit to do business here you are going to

I arrived at this story by using the rules of TygerTyger's Writing Contest, #8. Contest Specifications: "Your mission, if you choose to take it, is to write a short story of 1000+ words (no longer

Yep, I'm going to do it. I'm going to tell you how to eat. I have to . . . You are doing it wrong. Now, I hate being told what to do. So much so that I became the 'Teller what to do person" in my

I got home from Town. Town, is 50 miles away. My gate is locked; I'll tell you why. #1) I don't want to hear about a religion. I will sit politely and listen. I have endured "friends" who need

Silent Tree. "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned." "This week I have taken the Lord's name in vain. I have coveted my neighbor's wife . . . many times. Finally, as a politician, I have

This is the Story of the Bear-Whale. I envision the Bear-Whale to be a random wrecking ball. Rare, but ever-present destroyer with no allegiance. That leaves all battlers vanquished; unless they combine

I've kept a slight look out on Steem. Today I took a closer look. With a dark outlook on the crypto market, I was shocked to see The RSI on Steem chart on Poloniex. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is

The brightest spot in the Crypto Currencies space is Steem/SBD. in the long-term. Steem Monster's may be the item that takes on a life of its own. With the fervor of the gaming community, Steem Monster's

This is the story of Chicken Little, (spoilers) Once upon a time . . . the sky fell . . . squashed Chicken Little flat . . . and he died. The end. Comparatively, today is a sunny day. Bitcoin is falling,

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