The sound reached a fevered pitch and the shroud of the great hall quivered. Oppressive chandeliers swayed. Resident rodents halted their scampering. “Stop!! Stop!!”, Maestro screamed. “This disaster cannot go on!! Do you impostors, I will not call you musicians! Do you impostors know anything about the tools you hold in your hands?!” Silence like …
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Miss Steverman’s 2nd Grade Class
1960. Weiss Elementary School, Saginaw, Michigan. The school was directly across the street from the subdivision where I lived. Miss Cheiswahl was our principal, Mrs. Scheisberger was the secretary. Mr. Kerkey was the custodian and also the crossing guard who helped us cross Weiss Street safely. Those were the days when we ate in our …
I Wonder About Stuff
I wonder if kids still get excited about going to stay for a few days at their aunt and uncle’s farm. I wonder if they like the smell of manure. I wonder if they recognize the scent of freshly cut hay. I wonder if kids still build tunnels in the hay mow. I wonder why …
How I Created My Own Backdrop Factory
I started working on my backdrop factory two years ago. I don't have enough space on my layout to use the factory as a free-standing kit. I started by cutting the pieces down so they could be glued together side-by-side. I have four inches of space between the wall and the rail siding. I was …
Model Railroading from Start to Not Finished
Every artist sees far beyond the simple strokes with which a masterpiece begins.
The Art of Building a Model Railroad Layout
Every artist sees far beyond the simple strokes with which a masterpiece begins.
Easy Floral Wire Trees for Your Model Railroad
I recently discovered a surprising fact on my model railroad. I don't have enough trees! After setting about thirty more pine trees, I took a good look over my scenery, and, sure enough, I have to make more trees. Thanks to so many great modelers who post terrific videos on YouTube, I have learned how …
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How to Write a Good Scandal
If you're going to include a scandal in your story, to be convincing, certain characteristics should be included. Without them you may end up with scattered details and no scandal. How can you include just enough detail without giving away too much? How many pages should it take to discover and resolve a good scandal? …
Houghton Lake Reminders of Life Moving Forward
I have a nostalgic vein that I guess is pretty common. I thought it was just me, but I hear country song lyrics like, “I can’t wait to show you where I grew up...”, “I want to introduce you to my kin-folks, where I grew up”, “I Go Back” by Kenny Chesney, “The House that …
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Maggie, Our Loving Mini-Goldendoodle
Many months ago I began writing blog posts about the dogs we have loved. We both grew up owning dogs so our love of these precious animals began long before we knew each other. Copper, the retriever that loved swimming. Lady, the princess. Heidi, the Shih Tzu, and Cody, the wonder dog. Not pictured are …
A Coffee State of Mind 