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Inspirations, the Stories Space Coffee House: If you're reading this it just might mean I'm back, sorta. If you're not reading this, well, congratulations.

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If it makes the Brits feel better, Ontario's new bubble rules aren't exactly the pinnacle of clarity, either.

I actually wore a mask for the first time. Mrs. Mendalla does the lion's share of the shopping so I have not generally been in situations where one was mandated or necessary. However, the car had to go in to the shop and cars are my department. We actually own two, but decided that with neither of us going to work (I am on work from home; my wife, a professor, is almost retired and no longer teaching, just doing research and admin work from home) or doing much else requiring a car, one was enough and we didn't insure the smaller of the two. We will reinstate the insurance if/when we need a second car or if my son needs it in Ottawa.

Just coming off a bout of lovely weather. Temps in my comfort zone, no rain, and generally quite pleasant. Environment Canada tells us that we are, however, going to welcome the summer solstice with a heat wave so that is going to change towards the end of the week.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love

Nice to see the place buzzing! smile

Good news about Gav's updates, Larry, must check those out! And Sara, I'll look forward to the next Scamp adventure!

It's been quite nice here so far this week. Sunny but with a nippy wind so only the unwary goes out without a cardi!

I'll grab a coffee and one of Sara's delicious cookies. :)
Morning, Ms C and/or H. You and Larry are, as usual, approximately 100% correct about the changes. After it dawned on me that I needed to log-in and I somehow managed to get it right the first time, I came by here to get the inside scoop on the Inspirations social scene and find out about the renovations to the main site.

After a couple mugs of coffee and cookies, I'm now ready to face whatever fate awaits me. BTW, highs down here in the 'Valley of the Sun will be in triple digits, again. Might have to stop back by this afternoon for some ice coffee or sweet iced tea.

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There is fresh coffee brewing at the moment. I see the water is simmering. Let's have some morning drinks.

I am off to the dentist this afternoon. I'll see how they handle a cleaning.

I am hoping all the work Gav is doing will not be too disruptive. I am glad to see some changes going into effect.

Oh, I'll try to make sure there is iced tea later today for the hot times in town.

The dental appointment went fine. But I will need some fillings to be done next month.

There is plenty of iced tea for those who are trying to recover from the heat out there.

Howdy folks
A late drop in here but there is iced tea and stuff for iced coffee around
So I'll have a large ice tea
The weather is beautiful even though it's a little hot. Birdies and bunnies today in the yard
Not much going on here today . So maybe so writing might get done
So good to see everyone here today!
I have cookies today
*putting the leftover cookies from yesterday in the emergency cookie tins behind the counter *
In cookie Monster we have :banana chocolate chip,molasses crackles, blueberry crunch cookies and butterscotch crunch cookies
In Big Bird we have orange fudge cookies, banana chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and oatmeal raisin cookies
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
Stay safe everyone

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2

Good evening. Had a nice bike ride tonight. Temps are rising here so it may get a bit hot for that in another day or two but we shall see.

Not writing these days for here or there. Just finding it hard for some reason. I'm sure my mojo will come back once I find the right story to write.

Now, an iced tea and some of those butterscotch crunch cookies would go down nicely.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love

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Good evening. Had a nice bike ride tonight. Temps are rising here so it may get a bit hot for that in another day or two but we shall see.

Not writing these days for here or there. Just finding it hard for some reason. I'm sure my mojo will come back once I find the right story to write.

Now, an iced tea and some of those butterscotch crunch cookies would go down nicely.


Speaking of writing the last thing I wrote was the microfiction for the contest. That was on 19 May. The last before that was a poem here on 6 April. Really am hitting a brick wall for writing.
*peeks * yikes I'm the first here
Good thing I know how to make coffee and tea for ice tea and iced coffee it is warm outside so the cold drinks will be appreciated.
*fixing myself a large iced coffee*
Today is beautiful outside and the birdies are chirping
Not much going on today went out for a Pepsi and donuts this morning with my friend Jolene

*peeks in the cookie jars * no cookie bandits today cookies are in good shape
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *

Stay safe everyone!

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2

Well, the coffee I made this morning must have worked. I finally finished a micro-fiction and submitted it. Molly just finished approving it. Good to see a new piece listed on the main page.

I could use some iced tea for myself along with a cookie.

Good morning here in the heartland of the States. The Arabica coffee has brewed and I'm waiting for it to cool enough for a soothing, invigorating taste of caffeinated goodness.

My latest micro-fiction was approved by Molly yesterday and is still at the top of the stories and poems list on the main page. Things do move slowly here in our place.

Victor is busy beside me getting his after breakfast and walkies nap. It is nice and pleasant right now since it rained most of the night but it will be steamy later this afternoon.

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Speaking of writing the last thing I wrote was the microfiction for the contest. That was on 19 May. The last before that was a poem here on 6 April. Really am hitting a brick wall for writing.


What contest? We had a contest?



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana

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Speaking of writing the last thing I wrote was the microfiction for the contest. That was on 19 May. The last before that was a poem here on 6 April. I really am hitting a brick wall for writing.


What contest? We had a contest?


Another site had a contest for only microfiction entries. I entered that as did over 100 others.

Time for some afternoon iced tea along with some of Sara's cookies.
howdy folks
A large iced tea so perfect
Larry I am putting cookies in the cookie jar
Working on a couple of things so we will see how that goes. It's a beautiful day outside. The birdies are chirping their pretty songs and the sun is shining.

In Cookie Monster we have oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip cookies, ginger snaps and blueberry coconut cookies
In Big Bird we have oatmeal raisin, carrot cake cookies, pecan divines and lemon drop cookies.
*filling the cookie jars to the tippy top with fresh cookies and putting yesterday's cookies in the emergency cookie tins behind the counter *
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
Stay safe everyone.

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2

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Another site had a contest for only microfiction entries. I entered that as did over 100 others.

Time for some afternoon iced tea along with some of Sara's cookies.



Another site, Larry? Should we be promoting other sites here?

Maggie won't like it, you know.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana

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Another site had a contest for only microfiction entries. I entered that as did over 100 others.

Time for some afternoon iced tea along with some of Sara's cookies.



Another site, Larry? Should we be promoting other sites here?

Maggie won't like it, you know.


I'm not promoting anything. If I were I would definitely give the name. I am not doing so. But it is surely not problematic to simply relate what is happening in one's life. That is what this community area, our break room, and this coffee house in specific, are intended for. We are making use of this forum to talk and relate what is going on in our lives. Both the good and the bad, the happy and the sad.
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I'm not promoting anything. If I were I would definitely give the name. I am not doing so. But it is surely not problematic to simply relate what is happening in one's life. That is what this community area, our break room, and this coffee house in specific, are intended for. We are making use of this forum to talk and relate what is going on in our lives. Both the good and the bad, the happy and the sad.


Yes, Larry. I was teasing you. I wrote one too but not for the comp.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana

Greetings to all who enter seeking Inspiration and find only perspiration. Sorry about that.

But in the 'seek and ye may find' category there is a pot full of fresh coffee, and a kettle just loaded with hot water for the tea sippers among us. Most of all, there's the contents of two cookie jars. Enjoy.

Thanks, ever so, for the freshly brewed coffee, Bill. See if there are any overnight story submissions to get approved in your moderator's queue. I'll sit back and enjoy some java.

(to the tune of the Spiderman theme)

Saturday, Saturday,
Everybody loves Saturday
Do we work?
No we don't.
Monday we will but today we won't,
Hey there,
Hey there, it's Saturday.

(end bad singing)

Getting some nice, summer weather to welcome Summer (solstice is this evening in EDT, I believe) this weekend. I would prefer it a bit cooler but that's coming Tuesday or so.

Had takeout for the first time since Covid's arrival. Viet-Thai. They have added a fairly slick online ordering system that also lets you book your pickup time (to minimize the number of people arriving at any given time). No new cases in my area in yesterday's testing but we've been running around 5 a day recently so it's definitely not over yet here.

Kettle's on and there's some David's Buddha's Blend (blend of white and green tea with jasmine and hibiscus) in the pot. Anyone else for tea?

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love

Hi everyone
A beautiful day here
Sun shining and birds chirping.
A large tea would be fantastic

I'm so ready for new neighbors these I have now are making me cranky

*peeks in the cookie jars * both are in good shape .. No cookie bandits today
*giving the adorable mascots fresh water and treats *

Hope everyone is trying to enjoy the weekend.
Stay safe and sound

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2

Good day to all. The coffee is now ready as well as hot water. Not a lot of activity here in the coffee house so I just have to sweep up some cookie crumbs, wash a few cups and glasses, and "Bob's your uncle."

Have a great day, everyone. It is lovely out there.

Howdy folks
A very quiet Sunday here
The weather is beautiful and the sun is shining

Not much going on today
I did bring fresh cookies today
*putting the leftover cookies into the emergency cookie tins behind the counter*

In Cookie Monster we have :butterscotch sugar cookies, call royale , cheery cherry cookies and ginger snaps
In Big Bird we have surprisedatmeal raisin, cheery cherry cookies, cinnamon stars and molasses crackles
*fillin the cookie jars to the tippy top and giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
Hope everyone has a great day

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2

Nice to catch up with everyone here!

We've had a windy day with odd glimpses of bright sunshine in between heavy showers. Typical Irish summer day then!

I'll grab a lemon and ginger tea and some of Sara's delicious cookies. Evening all!
Hello, everyone! My little one is talking more and starting to master potty training finally. I'm updating my blog with a new landing page and a video I'm about to film and maybe post to YouTube. I brought fresh apple turnovers for this lovely establishment and I'll take a frozen latte.

www.szadventures.com

It's nice to see you visit, Sharon. I've just made some coffee so that is ready as well as the water getting hot for tea.

Have a good week, good people.

hi peeps
A beautiful day here
The birds are chirping and the neighbors are quiet (Yay)
Had to run to the store for goodies!

A large iced coffee sounds yummy in the tummy
Not much going on today working on the Scamp Adventures

Its good to see everyone today.
The cookie jars are in good shape .. No cookie bandits today.
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
stay safe everyone

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2

It's Tuesday. Do you know where your Monday went? ;)

The coffee pot has been rinsed, rubbed and then refilled with the finest water to come out of the tap in some time. At the moment it is converting a big load of dark roast coffee grounds into (what else?) dark roast coffee.

Once it's finished with that voo-do that it do so well, I'll get me a mug full of the stuff, grab a handful of Sarah' cookies and, now that the days are getting shorter, go outside and wait for the first 'blue norther' of winter.

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The morning had a slight chill on it as I walked Victor. I'm sure that was welcome to him. He does not handle hot weather well.

Nice coffee, Bill. Let's get this day on the road.

hi everyone
A beautiful day here
A large iced coffee sounds yummy in my tummy right now

Not much going on here.
I'm with Victor I dont like the heat much either.
Bill I don't know where monday went.
I do have cookies for the cookie jars
*moving the leftover cookies into the emergency cookie tins behind the counter *
In Big Bird we have :Orange fudge cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies pecan divines and butterscotch crunch cookies
In Cookie Monster we have butterscotch crunch cookies, cheery cherry cookies, triple chocolate cookies and peanut butter and banana cookies
*filling the cookie jars and giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
I hope everyone has a great day and stays safe

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2