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Quote by Mendalla
My comp entry is flailing. I can go two ways with it and can't decide which to follow... Or there's another idea I could pursue but it is so vague and high level that I am not quite sure what to do with it in terms of actual writing.


I suggest you use the one that will win the contest.

My wife Liz is planning on entering the contest. It would be her first story on SS. If she does not do well, she will surely do me physical harm. I convinced her to do it. When you vote, please remember my health may be in danger.

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I just finished 'Sweet Tooth.' It was entertaining and emotional. A rating of 8 of 10 for me. I have only rated one movie a ten. I am a tough scorer.
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Point Lookout Lighthouse and buoy marking the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay.


While stationed at Little Creek, Va, for the early part of my naval career, after schooling. I was onboard the USS Papago ATF-160. When my ship got underway, I was on the Sea & Anchor detail as the lead helmsman. (mainly due to my loud voice) After clearing the Little Creek harbor, I was placed on the Special Navigation detail. Special Navigations was used until we were safely into the main channel, within a couple of miles of the coast, or anytime there was a navigational hazard nearby. (including heavy traffic for any reason) I was assigned as a bearing taker. Taking bearings referred to using special equipment to measure two or more angles from our ship to a fixed location on a chart (map). The ship's navigator used this information to plot our position. We often used the Point Lookout Lighthouse and specially moored buoys (such as in your photo) to take our bearings. At the time, I could recognize these spots from memory, especially many of the lighthouses, including Point Lookout. Thanks for bringing back those memories, Gill.

The Mets/Nationals series should be awesome.

My wife is at the hospital. I was not allowed to go. My mobility is limited, and Covid visitor restrictions would not let me visit her anyway. If everything goes according to plan, she will stay overnight and return home tomorrow.

Yesterday my calculator died. I will have to get a new one. My number-cruncher gave me 31 years of service. I used it for more than half of my adult life. So long, my good buddy.

I met a 'sovereign citizen' on my trip back from NC. A walking case of sheer ignorance with no common sense and an ego the size of a rugby pitch. I had seen videos and read stories about these individuals, but actually seeing one in action is insane. I still am unsure if a sovereign citizen or a 1st Amendment auditor (commonly called a frauditor) is the worst. SovCits are in the US, Canada, British Isles, and Australia/New Zealand. The frauditors are only an American crazy. (to the best of my knowledge) They make 'Karens' seem dull and less bothersome. As pitiful as all of these types are, at least you can laugh at their stupidity.

It is pissing a mite here today, but nice outside.

Have a great day my friends!
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Hi all!

Just poppin in. I'm looking forward to reading the comp entries!

I played golf for the first time in 20 yrs yesterday. Shot a 58 on 9 holes. My drive's surprisingly still there, but I 3-putted most greens and even 4-putted one. Ha! Hopefully, that will improve with practice.

Have a good evening!


Kim, after twenty years off, I would say that a 58 in nine holes is good. I used to play some golf in my younger years. I was not good but sure enjoyed it.

Elizabeth, the Nationals have one of my favorite players, Kyle Schwarber. Schwarbs has been lighting it up lately, and he is the kind of hitter that can carry a team a long way.

Sorry for my absence recently. After my trip to see my family, it took some time to settle myself. Then we had some family drama that grabbed my attention. First, my wife, Liz, is going in for knee replacement surgery tomorrow. Then after her recovery, she will have the other knee replaced also.

My family is quite dysfunctional, but I love them all dearly. My dad, sister, and oldest son are all rabid Trump supporters. They are full of conspiracy theories and craziness. My youngest son and his wife, with their three children, have been living with us for about four years. They are going to get a divorce for the last three years and go out of their way to push each other's buttons. Neither of them can afford to move out on their own, and I will not willingly throw either out of the house unless I have no other choice. So occasionally, we have a blowup between them. I have to be the peace-maker because I am the only person in the house that everyone respects. I am sure many of you have dealt with at least one of these situates in your family or friends.

Until later, everyone have a great day.
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Hi everyone !

I've come across from the sister site because I've been told that this place is a wonderful comfy forum full of friendly folk and
well written stories.

And that's exactly what I've found - so glad I'm here !


Cheers, mate. I just finished reading your first piece on SS, and I wish you welcome to our small community.
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Hi everyone!!!

I was finally able to get on computer. I sister let me use her lap-computer. My dad did not want me to use his cause I might go on fake media place and get him tagged as socialist. He is 100% Trump man.

Jeff, I got us a virtual liquor license for the 'Inspirators Coffee Shop,' but we can not have virtual booze on Sundays between 7 am thru 8:30 am. So everyone take notes.

The best baseball movie ever has not been done yet. If they ever make a movie of the book 'Ball Four' that will be the best one. As four now it is only the best baseball book ever, followed by 'Money Ball' If you read 'Money Ball' you will see how poor the movie is against the book.

I will not be able to get online till the 21 June.

I wonder how this close call at SS will affect us all. I know it has given me a greater understanding of how important you all are to me. You are like my 2nd family.
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If/when we move to a new site, we definitely need to make sure the cookie jars get packed. And the coffee maker and kettle.

We just had a horrific act of white supremacist terrorism (or at least that's how many of us are reading it) here. A guy drove his truck into a family of Muslims out for a walk. Four dead (grandmother, parents, teenaged child) and one child in hospital. Guy has been charged with 4 counts of murder one and 1 of attempted murder. May also face hate crime and/or terrorism charges. The cops are still working that file with help from the Mounties. Meanwhile, my city is in mourning.


I do not understand how so many people believe this type of heinous act is right. I do not believe people are generally evil, but as the last decade has played out, I am beginning to think I may be wrong. My prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones, the man who did this, and everyone affected by it.

I have to say that the news of Stories Space's closure is a huge blow. I am home-bound for the most part and my time with you here on this site is my only person-to-person contact, except for my wife. I cried this afternoon and had to take medication for when I have an emotional break.




I leave in the morning for N.C. to see my family. I will not be able to be online very much over the next two weeks due to the trip. Everyone stay safe.
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It is one of life's pleasures to stand in the back and watch a chick fight of two beautiful ladies in front of me.
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Hi everyone!

I have been trying to catch up with all my reading. I came across a poem by Trayford (Tony). It was posted more than a week ago. Yes, I am always behind; all those big words I need to look up slows me down. (you are all so smart)

No one had scored or commented on his poem. I read it and it was a touching tribute to a deceased, furred loved one.

If you would like to take a look;
https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/poetry/-in-memory-of-tot-.aspx#scorebottom

Back to my reading.
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I am no musician, Roland, but I imagine that it wasn't wired. Just a microphone somewhere. She does seem to be a very talented multi-instrumentalist beyond her amazing drumming. I also thought that it was a very clever video considering that there were actually only two of them!


I am an idiot. I did not realize that it was just two, superimposed. Thank you for letting me know.
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Is there no end to this girl's talent? Posted today on YouTube. This is a fantastic rendition of a beautiful song.





That was excellent! Thanks, Anna. I would love to have seen how her 'Bongo' was wired up. The singing and music were exceptional. Did you notice the precision Sina had with her strikes to give just the right tone from her skin?
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This is almost a bad weekend. The Cubs have lost three in a row to the Giants with one more game to go. I did not think the Giants would be better than a .500 club, but their actions have certainly proven me wrong. I realized that Tuesday, I will be going to Charlotte with my oldest son Chris to visit relatives (dad, sister, brother, and others) for about two weeks. I can hardly wait to see family and friends, but the change in my routine usually fares poorly. I will try to stay positive. I miss going to church! The one thing that has kept my spirits up is the kind and generous response to my new funny (hopefully) story. It is interesting that merely stating the obvious can be funny.

I am happy at how active and vibrant the Coffee House has become. So many incredible people are coming together to share views, ideas, and feeling, along with a virtual cuppa and sweet.

I am about halfway through a new story and hope to have it done before the end of August. Yes, I take forever to write now. This post has taken me forty-five minutes to write. Thank heavens for Grammarly!

I will have some of Scott's tea and rest a bit.

Have a great day, my friends.
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Quote by Mendalla
Yeesh, all these old people on here (yeah, I am kind of included in that). So how many of you remember or had 78 rpm records? We had a few in the house but they were Mom and Dad's and dated back to their youth.


I played 78s, 45s, and 33 vinyls.
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