Day 334
Nothing to say tonight. Just trying to stay awake until bed time. If I go to sleep too early I'm up in a few hours and can't get back to sleep.
Just over a month left in the 365 day challenge. Next challenge is writing a novel in one month. Starts November 1st, finishes November 30th. The object is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Yahoo!
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Friday, October 7, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
AHS: Roanoke...Cricket Is In The House
Day 333
In case you haven't been following me, I love the American Horror Story series. The sixth installment is called My Roanoke Nightmare or just Roanoke, part of the story being about what happened to the settlers of Roanoke who disappeared without a trace. Nothing was left but an inscription on a tree saying "croatoin".
The series involves a haunted house and now a witch (played by Lady Gaga).
My favorite character is Cricket. He is a psychic who has arrived just after a young girl has
disappeared. After holding a seance, Cricket boldly states that he knows where the girl is and can take the others to her. Wait for it...for twenty five thousand dollars,
As he is about to be physically thrown out of the house he explains he doesn't use his psychic abilities for free. He even likens himself to a pharmaceutical company when he states, "If you have a miracle cure and one child can't afford it, you don't just give it away." That's not exact but you get the picture. Reminds me of the EpiPen company, except, they'll give you a slight discount.
I like the character from a writers standpoint. He's about 5' tall, bleach blond hair with a bowl cut (early Beatles), sixties style clothes and in his late forties. Plus I love the name Cricket. He is the kind of character that can really make a story interesting. A character I love to hate...so far. He may still find redemption in the end. That's just a guess, no spoiler.
A.H.S. Roanoke can be seen at 10 PM on Wednesday nights on FX.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
The series involves a haunted house and now a witch (played by Lady Gaga).
My favorite character is Cricket. He is a psychic who has arrived just after a young girl has
As he is about to be physically thrown out of the house he explains he doesn't use his psychic abilities for free. He even likens himself to a pharmaceutical company when he states, "If you have a miracle cure and one child can't afford it, you don't just give it away." That's not exact but you get the picture. Reminds me of the EpiPen company, except, they'll give you a slight discount.
I like the character from a writers standpoint. He's about 5' tall, bleach blond hair with a bowl cut (early Beatles), sixties style clothes and in his late forties. Plus I love the name Cricket. He is the kind of character that can really make a story interesting. A character I love to hate...so far. He may still find redemption in the end. That's just a guess, no spoiler.
A.H.S. Roanoke can be seen at 10 PM on Wednesday nights on FX.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
A True Magic Castle...
Day 332
Earlier today, as I was doing nothing that I was suppose to do, while channel surfing YouTube, my favorite internet destination, I came a across a video taken at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.
I love a good magic show. Ever since I was a young boy and saw a magician at the Michigan State Fair, I have marveled at the seemingly impossible. I dove into books and even had a junior magicians magic set (actually I had several) attempting to learn the secrets of prestidigitation (thank goodness for spell checker). The one thing I learned...it takes a lot of both practice and patience, in equal parts.
I can still do a couple of small tricks but I never learned any of the big illusions. Then along came the Masked Magician, telling the secrets that have been known to only a privileged few. He would perform the big illusions and then show how it was done. I found this rather anti-climactic. After so many years of watching master illusionists perform impossible feats in front of live audiences, I was disillusioned.
I stayed away from magic for many years and only recently have I become enamored with it again. The real secret to magic is the show. How well does the magician engage the audience? How close is the audience? Can he pull off the illusion even when you know what to watch for?
At the Magic Castle the Up Close Gallery has only twenty-six seats. Magic up close and personal. These are slight-of-hand tricks. Usually the first tricks learned and they are performed flawlessly by master magicians.
The Parlour of Prestidigitation is considered a medium sized theater with seating for 58 guests.
The Palace of Mystery is the largest show for the grand illusionists.
The fellow in the video is Pop Hadyn performs in the Up Close Gallery. He is funny as well as polished. Most of us have seen card tricks before but the magic he does is nothing short of amazing. A great show. Give the video a look. I think you'll be amazed.
Click here for Magic Castle website.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Earlier today, as I was doing nothing that I was suppose to do, while channel surfing YouTube, my favorite internet destination, I came a across a video taken at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.
I can still do a couple of small tricks but I never learned any of the big illusions. Then along came the Masked Magician, telling the secrets that have been known to only a privileged few. He would perform the big illusions and then show how it was done. I found this rather anti-climactic. After so many years of watching master illusionists perform impossible feats in front of live audiences, I was disillusioned.
I stayed away from magic for many years and only recently have I become enamored with it again. The real secret to magic is the show. How well does the magician engage the audience? How close is the audience? Can he pull off the illusion even when you know what to watch for?
At the Magic Castle the Up Close Gallery has only twenty-six seats. Magic up close and personal. These are slight-of-hand tricks. Usually the first tricks learned and they are performed flawlessly by master magicians.
The Parlour of Prestidigitation is considered a medium sized theater with seating for 58 guests.
The Palace of Mystery is the largest show for the grand illusionists.
The fellow in the video is Pop Hadyn performs in the Up Close Gallery. He is funny as well as polished. Most of us have seen card tricks before but the magic he does is nothing short of amazing. A great show. Give the video a look. I think you'll be amazed.
Click here for Magic Castle website.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Procrastination Station
Day 331
I am suppose to be doing two things this week. One, I am suppose to give mt home a real cleaning. I mean everything. Go through the whole house and make a pile of everything I don't use and will not use in the near future. Then it either goes out to the street for trash pick up or donated to the thrift store. I have way to much clutter and I can't do a good cleaning with so much junk in the way.
The other thing I am suppose do is turn off the TV and do some serious writing. Just cut loose and see what comes out. Don't worry about grammar or punctuation or spelling. Just write whatever comes to mind. If it's a few pages or a few hundred pages.
Tonight is Tuesday. I have done nothing so far, except take out the trash and write my blog. I write on this blog each night because I'm meeting a challenge..
Not good enough. I have to do better. I need to set aside several hours each day for writing.
And I will...starting tomorrow.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
I am suppose to be doing two things this week. One, I am suppose to give mt home a real cleaning. I mean everything. Go through the whole house and make a pile of everything I don't use and will not use in the near future. Then it either goes out to the street for trash pick up or donated to the thrift store. I have way to much clutter and I can't do a good cleaning with so much junk in the way.
The other thing I am suppose do is turn off the TV and do some serious writing. Just cut loose and see what comes out. Don't worry about grammar or punctuation or spelling. Just write whatever comes to mind. If it's a few pages or a few hundred pages.
Tonight is Tuesday. I have done nothing so far, except take out the trash and write my blog. I write on this blog each night because I'm meeting a challenge..
Not good enough. I have to do better. I need to set aside several hours each day for writing.
And I will...starting tomorrow.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Monday, October 3, 2016
Day 330
Day 330
Drove mom to Walmart to get her nails done and buy some groceries.
Started promoted listings on my Etsy to try to stimulate some sales. So far most of my sales have been to one customer. I set a limit of one dollar per day. That's $30 per month in addition to what I pay in listing fees. I had better get some return on investment. I'm not asking to make a fortune, just some extra spending money.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Drove mom to Walmart to get her nails done and buy some groceries.
Started promoted listings on my Etsy to try to stimulate some sales. So far most of my sales have been to one customer. I set a limit of one dollar per day. That's $30 per month in addition to what I pay in listing fees. I had better get some return on investment. I'm not asking to make a fortune, just some extra spending money.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Heartburn...Outta Here
Day 329
In keeping with yesterday's post, I frequently have heartburn, accompanied by a bloated stomach. Especially at night when I am trying to sleep. This is also known as acid reflux. Tums doesn't work
for me, so I found an home remedy alternative to modern antacids.
As I was listening to an old radio show, one character suggested a bicarbonate of soda for the others upset stomach. This was a common powder taken with water to relieve stomach ailments such as heartburn and bloating. Simply put bicarbonate of soda is...baking soda.
I remembered my high school chemistry class had a box of baking soda in case someone spilled acid on themselves. They would immediately pour the baking soda on the affected area to neutralize the acid.
At less than $1 a box, it beats the hell out of Prilosec at $12 for 14 tablets. I have been using about a tablespoon of baking soda in water, almost every night for 2 months and still have half a box left. And it works great.
I take a tablespoon of baking soda in a small glass of water about 45 minutes before bed or when the heartburn hits me. Within minutes of drinking the solution, I have a good belch or two and I instantly feel better. The bloating is relieved and the stomach acid is counteracted. All for a penny.
I can't say this will work for everyone. But if you have a heartburn and some baking soda, give it a try, you may be surprised.
There is one caveat. It tastes bad. Like drinking salt water. But it is well worth it for the relief it brings.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
In keeping with yesterday's post, I frequently have heartburn, accompanied by a bloated stomach. Especially at night when I am trying to sleep. This is also known as acid reflux. Tums doesn't work
As I was listening to an old radio show, one character suggested a bicarbonate of soda for the others upset stomach. This was a common powder taken with water to relieve stomach ailments such as heartburn and bloating. Simply put bicarbonate of soda is...baking soda.
I remembered my high school chemistry class had a box of baking soda in case someone spilled acid on themselves. They would immediately pour the baking soda on the affected area to neutralize the acid.
At less than $1 a box, it beats the hell out of Prilosec at $12 for 14 tablets. I have been using about a tablespoon of baking soda in water, almost every night for 2 months and still have half a box left. And it works great.
I take a tablespoon of baking soda in a small glass of water about 45 minutes before bed or when the heartburn hits me. Within minutes of drinking the solution, I have a good belch or two and I instantly feel better. The bloating is relieved and the stomach acid is counteracted. All for a penny.
I can't say this will work for everyone. But if you have a heartburn and some baking soda, give it a try, you may be surprised.
There is one caveat. It tastes bad. Like drinking salt water. But it is well worth it for the relief it brings.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
Saturday, October 1, 2016
I Am Nachos...Hear Me Roar
Day 328
They say you are what you eat and tonight I had a plate full of turkey (I use ground turkey instead of beef) and beans nachos. With cheddar cheese, medium hot picante sauce and sour cream.
Yes. I will pay for it tomorrow when I step on the scale. Hell, I'm going to pay for it tonight once
those beans punch the clock and go to work. Not only will I be bloated, but the noxious fumes emanating from under my blanket, will chase my butt sniffing cat fleeing from the room. Probably burying his head in the litter box hoping the clay deodorizer will filter the air.
You may think me mean to my kitties, but the truth is, they often go outside just to come back in and filling the house with their aroma by using the litter box. They could have squeezed the cheese outside, but no, they had to hold it until they came back inside so they could share. The wall paper is peeling next to the litter box.
Now if you will excuse me, the refried beans have just gone onto overtime.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
They say you are what you eat and tonight I had a plate full of turkey (I use ground turkey instead of beef) and beans nachos. With cheddar cheese, medium hot picante sauce and sour cream.
Yes. I will pay for it tomorrow when I step on the scale. Hell, I'm going to pay for it tonight once
You may think me mean to my kitties, but the truth is, they often go outside just to come back in and filling the house with their aroma by using the litter box. They could have squeezed the cheese outside, but no, they had to hold it until they came back inside so they could share. The wall paper is peeling next to the litter box.
Now if you will excuse me, the refried beans have just gone onto overtime.
Until tomorrow,
Ken
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