Just what you wanted to see on a Sunday morning. A tin can that’s been rusting in the garden since Eisenhower was president. Hum, should I throw it in the recycling bin? Do you think there’s some hope it can have new life?
Will anyone ever want to drink from this can again?
Someone out there is missing something. A tail perhaps?
Hubby says “Pick it up. Aren’t you curious to know what it is?”
Is he crazy? Besides, the someone missing the something might come back looking for it. Any chance of that you think?
I’ll be posting less and less for the foreseeable future. I’ve decided if I’m ever going to republish FLIPKA, I better hop to it.
In the original book, the main character (Dr. Fi Butters aka Flipka) tries to examine all of the strange events she encounters rationally and scientifically. The setting is, after all, the far reaches of Nevada, an area famous for unexplainable events, many linked to top secret government or military operations. However in DITH (working title), she hits the brick wall of what can be explained rationally and scientifically … at least by mere mortals.
Okay guys – wish me luck. I’m running out of gas.
Saying nothing in particular 
Wishing you all the best with your writing project 💙
Thanks Robbie! I keep meaning to ask, which of your books would you like me to read and review? Fi Butters is a very intense character and so I will need to escape from her every now and then! And I owe you!
It is kind of you to offer to read one of my books, Jan, but please don’t feel obligated. I enjoyed reading your book very much. If you would like to read one, I have a short story collection available through Kindle Unlimited and as an ebook here: https://www.amazon.com/Grave-Awaits-Roberta-Eaton-Cheadle-ebook/dp/B0D7745TZB
I love short stories – thanks!
Best of luck, Jan. I hope you enjoy the process of republishing Flipka. Fi Butters needs to be back in the world!
Thanks Mary – I’m not sure I still have it in me.
I’m betting on you, Jan! 🩷
Thanks!
Sounds like a great plan to get your book published! It’s hard to keep a blog going and do any other big projects.
I still want to keep in touch with my blogging buddies but not as often. I’m starting to feel like that rotting tin can!
Good luck, m’dear! xx
Thank you!
I predict you will somehow replenish your gas tank!
I’ll give it a try! Thanks!
“Talipo, Talipo, where is my Talipo,” was the line from a children’s horror story that terrified my daughter. It was about a creature whose tail was stolen and never returned.
I just checked out that story – yes, it would be frightening – even for adults.
Get to it Jan. Sounds like a grand project. And never give up on your rubbish or random body parts. Who knows what serendipitous moment will occur rendering them essential.
Well, both are missing this morning …. so obviously a rusty tin can and squirrel tail are valuable commodities! Once again, I’ve blown my chance for great wealth!
Good luck!
Thank you Mick -I’ll need it.
That tail–oh, my! I wouldn’t touch it. The can looks fit for the garbage can to me! My actual blog is https://stargazermargaret.com
WordPress had some difficult transferring my Typepad archives, so they made a shell blog that my sign-in somehow leads back to. I’m not sure how to change it. 😦
Hi Margaret – I just subscribed! Tried to leave a comment but ran into a cliche. I’ll try again later. Looking forward to catching up on your adventures – I have little depth perception as well – what a drag!
Best wishes Jan. (I’ve just started the lengthy process of putting together some of my short stories into a book… OMG)
Good for you – you’ve had an interesting life and you’re a good writer. It is hard, often thankless work but if you love your characters I predict you’ll find some joy in the process.
Thank you kindly Jan…
You’ve said it: “Love your characters.”
Fact is: I do. Even the shadiest…
(I’m working on the process. Fighting with Kindle Create. LOL)
It’s not a very flexible program … that’s for sure.
Have you used another programme?
Yes – but it’s been awhile = I’ll check and see if it’s still around.
Thanks Jan. No hurry though.
I would throw it in the recycle bin. It’s still good. 😆 If that’s a tail, I feel bad for the animal. I wonder what happened there.
I do too.