Category Archives: Writing

Any writing I decide to include here; original, fanfiction, non-fiction, poetic…..crap…..

Poem #4

Posted on May 21, 2014 by emilydnelson

Thoughts of the Author, the 25 Year-Old Child (The Hills of Dundee) I wish the clouds were alive, Grouped into families as they scuttle across the sky. Alive like the heat That ripples over the grape vines Alive like the … Continue reading →

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Poem #3

Posted on July 3, 2013 by emilydnelson

Bonus points if you can pick out the reference to “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” A Goodbye to Virginia The willow I shall see no more The house with welcome on its door The vulture with his wings outspread The … Continue reading →

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The Undiscovered Country Quotaganza!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by emilydnelson

It’s taken much longer to reach 200 posts than it took to reach 100. This could be because I either have more or less of a life, but to be honest, it’s probably the latter. For a stroll further down … Continue reading →

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The Best Nest

Posted on June 18, 2013 by emilydnelson

A book I read to the kids fairly often (we don’t have a big selection) is called The Best Nest. It’s a tale of a little owl who leaves his family’s nest as he feels too cramped, and tries a … Continue reading →

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Most Violent Les Mis Ever – But Still Awesome!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by emilydnelson

This is how screwed up I am: when I was five, my favorite music was from the original Broadway cast of Les Miserables. I lost friends faster than a leper with severe body odor, and it was worth it. Over … Continue reading →

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Sashimi and Shite – My Surreal Life, Part Two

Posted on March 9, 2013 by emilydnelson

Find Part One here. … The first stop was not the restaurant, oh no. Hanna and I followed Sir’s SUV just down the road to a development that quickly made my eyes pop. There was no question on the wealth … Continue reading →

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Sashimi and Shite – My Surreal Life, Part One

Posted on March 8, 2013 by emilydnelson

One of my major motivations in writing this up was how similar it felt to me to this very early post, Hiding Under a Restaurant Table – A Day in the Life. I don’t hide under any tables here, but … Continue reading →

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“I’m Sorry You’re Dying”

Posted on January 6, 2013 by emilydnelson

My family has an abundance of ghost stories. Aunts and uncles, grandparents and friends that must have – at one point – existed, but I never had the opportunity to meet. Not all of the stories involve horror and excitement; … Continue reading →

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Children and Manners

Posted on December 29, 2012 by emilydnelson

I saw this on Failblog and was really impressed. I clicked on the 300 comments thinking they’d all be similarly pleased, since Failblog is usually populated by harsh jerks, but I was….unpleasantly surprised. At least half were comments on how … Continue reading →

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See? I’m Not THAT Conservative

Posted on November 23, 2012 by emilydnelson

I know, a long time without a substantial update. I’m working ten-hour days, so when I DO have time…there’s not too much to say. Just work, work, and a dash more work. Today is not about that. Today is about … Continue reading →

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