BlogHide Resteemsspottson (34)in fiction • 7 years ago“One Last Bite”“One Last Bite” As I walked past the open door of the room that had been built off the side of the porch a hand reached out and pulled me into the shadows. I started to scream when I heard…spottson (34)in fiction • 7 years agoreorganizationApril 10, 2013 Reorganization I close the front door. The taste of bacon and eggs still lingers in my mouth. Thoughts about this morning’s reorganizational meeting seemed to well up in my…spottson (34)in writing • 7 years agoWriting ExerciseAll in the group were given the same words and had 5minutes to put them in a little story. Boots, cup, picture, Javelina(sort of an Arizona wild pig), necklace J.B. sat back with his boots…spottson (34)in story • 7 years agoshort story of inner peaceMarch 1, 2013 Thanks for the Ride Tad and Mike started out of town as the sun peaked over the ridge and the frost glistened on the black ribbon of asphalt that led to Sedona. They carried back…spottson (34)in history • 7 years agoUniversity promotes elitism through brainwashing and social engineeringA few years ago I had to write a paper for a college class - here it is. October 11, 2012 Reflections On My College Experiences A long time ago in a far away land called Minnesota, I went to…spottson (34)in history • 7 years agoPower VR. ForceI am reading a fascinating book The Origins of English Individualism 1978, by Alan Macfarlane (a very educated guy from Cambridge). Now I am not a heavily educated person. I have only 2 years of…spottson (34)in history • 7 years agomoving for piece of mindThe uneasy feeling that seems to pervades our cities has not seem to motivated mass movement yet. I moved because the Phoenix morning news was about who was murdered, who was driving the wrong way…spottson (34)in commerce • 7 years agoWhy? Self respect or disrespect?I was wondering why so many in our present society feel good about living off the charity of others. Do they have no shame or no pride in themselves? I have donated to lots of charity because I know…spottson (34)in politics • 7 years agoUSA the modern day Roman EmpireI had a very interesting experience. At a meeting of a international organization, local meeting I gave a little speech on the importance of understanding symbols like our flag. Many were informed…spottson (34)in writing • 7 years agoDesert Breeze by Bolivar T.A day so beautiful and hot Swaying the desert fro and to Clouds in one's eye Angles and devils, arm in arm Weaving thru scruffy trees Limbs adrift in a mellow wind Yet to behold in the desert…spottson (34)in money • 8 years agosleeping as Mt Vesuvius is smokingI went shopping today. Safeway, gas station, Walmart - you know the usual stops. I watched as people were getting their hair cut, their nails polished, and stood in line to return things or check…spottson (34)in water • 8 years agoWaterWater is so important in the desert if you wish to garden or have a non-native tree. Yesterday we had our automatic water system worked on (it hadn't been used in years). Water is a resource that…spottson (34)in history • 8 years agovoluntary segregationIs the American family dead? My understanding is that a family is a unit that has it own talents, history, culture, and security. Many state have apartment buildings, mobile home parks, and whole…spottson (34)in history • 8 years agoAbundanceToday I went shopping at Goodwill. In Arizona (which is all I can write about today, 5/18/2017, because this is where I am) there is so much abundance it amazes me. We have so many here who claim…spottson (34)in history • 8 years agoChoicesWhen Arizona was settle with newcomers from the east they brought commerce with them. There were not many choices as transportation had many hazards. With the railroads and mail-order buyers were…spottson (34)in arizona • 8 years agoView of ArizonaIntroducing a retired women who believes history repeats itself. I will post my view of Arizona as this time in history, as it happens around me. Women see the world differently than men. The…