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Preparing for April A to Z – Choosing themes and building skeletons

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Joe Owens

Two years ago I got in on a wonderful blogging adventure called the April A to Z Blogging Challenge. Coming out of winter into the favorite of my seasons, spring, I almost did not take part. You see my hobbies … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus – Sualc’s Revenge – Part Two

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Joe Owens

The judge sitting under the seal of the great state of Nevada could not shut his mouth. It was still open from where it had fallen when he sat down to signal he was ready to begin the proceedings in … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus – Sualc’s Revenge – Part One

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Joe Owens

Note: So the nine day component of the Blog Festivus is complete, but I decided to expand the story into a serial telling. I hope you will continue to read and leave your comments! “Does Santa know?” Rudy Two asked … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus # 9 – Rudolph’s Secret

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joe Owens

“I can play the song!” “There is no need!” Rudolph replied. “But dad it is very clear about who is on the team. You know Dasher and Dancer…” “Rudy Two I know the song.” “But let me just play it … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus # 8 – Blitzen get his kicks

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Joe Owens

Blitzen trotted on to the field as the others in the stands cheered with delight. He knew he only needed a few more games like this one to cement his legacy as the best non-human to play football since that … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus # 7 – Donder Undercover

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Joe Owens

“You will be undercover.” “Undercover?” “Yes. You will start tonight on the night shift.” Donder thought about what this meant. Her old training with the 2nd Reindeer Squadron, the ones charged with maintaining the five mile perimeter round Santa’s compound, … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus # 6 – Cupid’s New Suit

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Joe Owens

“You are my lawyer! You said this was handled years ago. We agreed on a sharing contract. It was approved by the CoLF!” “Yes Cupid, it was, but unfortunately the Council of Legendary Figures does not have jurisdiction in Las … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus #5 – Comet’s Clause

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Joe Owens

“So I can invoke the clause?” Comet asked. “Yes.” You are sure this is legal?” “Yes.” “Shoud we check with you know who?” “Are you kidding!” “Ok, ok, I know you are right, he would go nuts.” “Yeah, his little … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus #4 – Vixen’s Big Break

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Joe Owens

I am sooo excited,” Debbie said as she primped in front od the tall mirror while talking to her friend Vixen. “We finally get to be on the team together. Now that Dancer is out of the way.” “I cannot … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus #3 – Prancer’s Secret

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Joe Owens

“What am I going to do,” Prancer asked. “I don’t know,” was the reply. “You know I am still on probation for the Mississippi Incident of 2009. The legal eagles in SC Inc kept the incident out of the news, … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus #2 – Dancer is not a Star

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Joe Owens

Dancer was preparing for her final performance. The most glamorous and well known reindeer ever invited to be on Dancing With the Stars, she felt like she was doing great things for her kind. A thought crossed her mind that … Continue reading →

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Blog Festivus #1 – Faster than Dasher

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Joe Owens

If the weather was cold, say like at the North Pole, you might be able to see the steam from Dasher’s nostrils as he waited to race, but here in  Kansas it was much warmer. The thirtieth annual reindeer run … Continue reading →

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The Tablet PC Market Charges Ahead

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Joe Owens

Will tablet computers replace laptops as the preferred mobile computing platform? The iPad is a smash hit for Apple, with over 100 million units sold as of the first week of October 2012. It seems tablet computers, with their full … Continue reading →

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Frankenstorm – When weather wants the spotlight

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Joe Owens

Will we see a Halloween storm to remember? Well the Weather Channel is always playing Chicken Little with any large scale storm, whether it be a Tornado Outbreak like the one that spawned several Tornadoes in the Spring of 2011 … Continue reading →

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