Julia’s Latest Posts
Flint of Dreams
As a writer, I read a lot and quickly. Last night I spent a couple of hours reading Flint of Dreams, available on Amazon, by Charles Peterson Sheppard. It is a lengthy book so I am not done, but so far it is a gritty, psychic story set in our own flawed world with lots…
Read MoreSummer
From our house to yours, may you have a fun filled summer, with flowers, fruits and bounty filling up your door. Happy Solstice! Happy Summer! Happy Long Days!
Read MoreCarnival
When I was a kid growing up in Rogers Park in Chicago there was a yearly fundraiser and activity that my entire family participated in. It was the carnival. My mother sold ride tickets, my father ran a game and as we grew up we went from assisting my dad to running our own gaming…
Read MoreBusy Day Hot Day
I intended to blog earlier and missed the chance. Oh look, something else to do. Excuses made and please accept my apology so we can move on. I am not sure of the weather of where you are, but here in the Midwest it is hot, let me say that again, H O T !…
Read MoreNew Facebook
I opened a new Facebook account, NewEarth Schmeelk. I made it a public account so readers could coorispond and get in touch with me. It absolutely amazed me how many pics of penises I got for my trouble. I had to repress the urge to send answers, with recommendations for decorations and uses for those…
Read MoreMeeting People
We went to a little street festival over the weekend where I was able to meet people, shake hands and hand out my cards inviting people to visit the website and find out about my books. I meet some of the nicest people that way and at the same time we made a few purchases.…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
Fathers are a very important part of growing up, whether a child is male or female, having a parent filling the father role is valuable. So to all those parents filling the role whether by blood or bond, love or responsibility, regardless of your gender, do a good job and make those children feel safe…
Read MoreSound Barriers
I have a loud voice, that isn’t even much of an opinion as it is a fact. It can travel great distances outside and in a confined space, my voice will bounce off the walls. As a teacher it was an asset as well as a liability. Being loud does not mean everyone can hear…
Read MoreNew Connection
Hello everyone, Once again we are trying to establish another Facebook account specific to my writing. Come find me on Facebook at NewEarth Schmeelk. It is open to the public and I will be happy to see you. I am hoping to simply connect my blog to that account the same as it is on…
Read MoreDrive Ups
We recently found a Subway with a drive-up window. Instead of a speaker and menu outside, anchored to the ground they had a touchscreen. Place your own order, make your own mistakes. Then you drive over to the window and pick up your food, already made, bagged and ready for you. It was fast, and…
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