Category Archives: Fantasy vs Reality

Real World Distractions

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

This week, our hound offers a topic familiar to most people. He asks, “What (if anything) drains/blocks your potential productivity? What can you do to correct this?” The first question is easy to answer. Family responsibilities (for me) have doubled … Continue reading →

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Favorite Beasts are a Myth

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

What are my favorite Mythological Beasts? Wow. Most of them are actually pretty bad. Except for unicorns. I was never terribly impressed with unicorns. Maybe it’s because I didn’t grow up in the Middle Ages, nor was I a little … Continue reading →

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Moving Dreams

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

This week’s question: “Have you ever considered moving to a warmer/better climate? If so, where would you consider going?” Oh, yes indeed, I have dreamt! I would not have said that when I was young. I grew up outside of … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Take Forgetful Authors for $400, Alex.”

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

This week, one of the foxes asked a question about game shows: “What one would you be on and how would you do?” It just so happens that on the odd occasion that I feel like watching television – which … Continue reading →

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Guest Fox, Kadee Carder

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

Welcome to Hound Day, Kadee By Jeff Salter When I realized Kadee Carder had a new book coming out right after the New Year started, I definitely wanted to be in on the launch. She’s graciously agreed to submit to … Continue reading →

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Lost in Space

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

The Extent of My Extra-Terrestrial Travel By Jeff Salter This week we’re asked whether we’d travel in space (assuming we could safely return). The question focused on Mars and the Moon, though I don’t think they’re necessarily the most charming … Continue reading →

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Sense and Sensibility, Kind Of

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

This week we are asked: Have you ever observed a gathering of family or friends and thought that an incident there would make a good scene in a book? Oh, yes! Many things in my life make good topics for … Continue reading →

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