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The Conversion ~ a Short Story from the Pen of Ralpapajan

I write in the first person because despite any disclaimers there MUST be someone 'out there' who has the same name and even a similar experience to anything 'I' get up to, whether consorting with hookers or being 'converted'. This way no-one ...

Ralpapajan, on 04/09/2012

The Conversion ~ a Short Story from the Pen of Ralpapajan

I feel that I MUST clarify something. The stories I post are just what I call them. "Short Stories". I am basically a Fiction Writer. However, I also believe in God, though not any particular Church or Religion. I have my own personal ...

Ralpapajan, on 04/09/2012

Seasonal Changes-A Vista of Color

Thank you Cindy! I have been digging through photos from last Autumn... I love the way seasons change.

davenmidtown, on 04/09/2012

Free Backlinks with Social Monkee

i wish i had found this sooner . i'm giving it a try

vocal_pen, on 04/08/2012

The Beauty of Autumn: Sunsets, Trees, and the Late flowers of Autumn

Thank you Flora! So nice to run into you here. I agree that digital opens a lot of doors. If I had my own darkroom, I would do both, but since I do not, I stick to digital

davenmidtown, on 04/08/2012

The Beauty of Autumn: Sunsets, Trees, and the Late flowers of Autumn

These are gorgeous photographs, Dave. Autumn always has beautiful colours. I love to walk among the trees as the leaves are changing. And indeed, the camera must be close at hand. you never know when you find a tree or flower to capture. I was ...

FloraBreenRobison, on 04/08/2012

The Golden Age of Mystery: Why Is It Given This Lofty Title?

Hi, Dave! I do memorize quite a lot of details. How useful this information is depends upon what you do with it. :) I'm sure there a lot of people who know the lyrics to Gilligan's Island's theme song who are embarrassed to admit it. But to ...

FloraBreenRobison, on 04/08/2012

Family Justice Gone Wrong

@BrendaReeves Yes it is my story, I tried to fictionalize it but alas it came through as me. I couldn't possibly have stayed any longer in this marriage, it was alread 19 yrs and if I ddn't leave I don't know what might have happened to either ...

VincentMoore, on 04/08/2012

The Golden Age of Mystery: Why Is It Given This Lofty Title?

I am always amazed by the depth of your knowledge of literature, movies and cinema. My poor brain just does not work like that and I have a hard time remembering who I met this morning let alone who played the part of X. Awesome job!

davenmidtown, on 04/08/2012

Parent Estrangement-A Hidden Epidemic

Troubled Parent...I do understand your statement because that is the problem with our family. Both the other parent and the child's spouse control them. But, since they are married, we say nothing. To be the estranged parent, you can do little ...

SidewalkPhilosopher, on 04/08/2012

Cooking Fun for Kids - Snow Angel Pancakes

Great idea, and a great way to make memories.

pawpaw, on 04/08/2012

For England and St George: Dissecting the Role of a Dragon Slayer

*blush* Thank you very much. :)

JoHarrington, on 04/08/2012

Bangkok, Thailand: Palaces, Temples, River Markets and Silk

I would love to go to Thailand one day! Bangkok sounds like a fascinating city.

John, on 04/08/2012

Wagner: The Genius Who Composed Tristan and Isolde

Many of us had our first taste of Richard Wagner's music by listening to his "Ride of the Valkyries" in the helicopter attack scene in Francis Ford Coppola's movie, "Apocalypse Now". Memorable!

John, on 04/08/2012

Parent Estrangement-A Hidden Epidemic

You say that it's up to the parent to bend because they are the parent, but how does a parent bend when there's a spouse that has control?

Troubled Parent, on 04/08/2012