“Ho hum ho hum deedeedee!” Joyfully skipping around her bedroom, the little girl is singing and humming to herself as her furry pigtails bounce around behind her. “Now, what are my teenie-weenies up to today?” She asks, skipping over to the terrarium. As she peers inside, she sees that her little creatures have erected an … More For Better or Worse (Ch 7)
Its been awhile since I’ve written a thought blog, so today I decided to write a little something that’s been on my mind now that the 7th season of Game of Thrones has wrapped. Have you ever wondered what stories are really about? I think this is my favorite thing when it comes to writing. … More What is a Story “Really” About?
Caution: Creatures may occasionally engage in physical conflict. It is important for the owner of the habitat to pay close attention to how your terrarium’s occupants are grouped. Indicators of impending conflict may include, but are not limited to: Two large groups of inhabitants facing one another in close proximity. Usually preceded by audible squealing … More For Better or Worse (Ch 6)
Oh, won’t you just look How she swoons. Don’t you wish She’d just get her own room? That smug, prissy, pompous fish Ugh, all the glamour All the glint, all the glee Get over yourself, fishy You think you’re pretty? Ha! All we fish Swim around, making fun As you duck lip your way Thinking … More Jellyfish
“Hidey hidey hoooo!!” Happily skipping over to the habitat on her table, the little girl in the bedroom is gleaming over the new cut she’s gotten for her fur. “Do you like my new bangs, teenie weenies?” She excitedly asks her pets. “I know you can’t understand me, but I bet you do! They’re very … More For Better or Worse (Ch 5)
“All better!” Pulling her arm from out of the tank, the little girl slides the lid back on her glass habitat after setting down the little newborn she’d taken out the night before. “Those nutrients will make you a super pet!” She shouts, watching the parents finally reconnect with their baby. “Anyway,” the girl says, … More For Better or Worse (Ch 4)
Some time ago there came to be a gorgeous dame, just twenty-three Beauty she was, in entirety, with eyes as blue as deepest sea Kind and gentle she cared for all, the rich, the poor, the short, the tall A heart of gold, her charm enthralled, she loved the big, adored the small … More The Pearl
“Aw, yay!” The day after disposing the dead creature, the little girl is pleasantly surprised to see that two of her pets have had a baby. Standing over the dome with a wide grin on her face, she looks down at the two tiny creatures nurturing their teenie, fragile newborn. “Good job, you two! I … More For Better or Worse (Ch 3)
“Rise and shine, everyone!” Quickly pulling away the large veil covering the girl’s terrarium, she excitedly greets the occupants inside. “I bet you guys are hungry, aren’t you?” She asks matter-of-factly. Walking to the small closet in the corner of her room, she grabs a packet of food and a pale of water. “And … More For Better or Worse (Ch 2)
“They’re so cute!” Looking into a giant glass terrarium at her small colony of pets within, a little girl tugs on her father’s sleeve to get his attention. “I know, dear. They’re very cute. Now get tucked in, it’s getting past your bedtime,” the father says. “But Daddy!” The little girl begs, peering back at … More For Better or Worse (Ch 1)
How the World Should Work 