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Magpie Tales: Corrosive

August 12, 2010
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For my second Magpie Tale, I thought I would do something simple in the form of my third haiku. That’s right, it’s another haiku from The Urban(Haiku) Cowboy, enjoy. Reflections echo, blind faith leading rust stained hearts, corrosive pipe dreams. Corrosive This is a Magpie Tale

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Magpie Tales: My First

August 6, 2010
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Since this is my first attempt at Magpie Tales, I thought it fitting to do a piece called, My First. I hope you enjoy this little shorty for Magpie Tales. The reddish, brown leaves scream to me like popcorn popping under the heat, as I casually walk my familiar path. My secret place in the [...]

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The Guardian

August 5, 2010
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He was at peace, a blanket of kindness and love enveloped his spirit like the tentacles of a giant squid. He knew all, yet knew nothing. His mind and heart were joined as one, like egg whites kneaded into soft, gooey dough. A concise knowledge of his being rose like the home baked, organic bread [...]

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Haiku Times Too

August 5, 2010
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Following my virtual bon fire, I realized there were some words I wanted to save. One you may have seen before, the other not, both were inspired by my dear friend Space Cowgirl or Wild Rose. Be sure to check out Space Cowgirl if you like awesome poetry, she rocks it! Maybe I should change [...]

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All You Have To Do Is Just Wish Really Hard

August 2, 2010
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This short story was inspired by something a fellow blogger said. Michelle from Chocolate and Marmalade Tea had said…”just wish really hard.” If you like this shorty, you might want to go check Michelle’s blog out. It’s full of girlie things like kitty’s, lacy and flowery stuff, yummy recipes, and more girlie girl stuff. Craig [...]

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Beer in Mexico

July 30, 2010
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Kenny Chesney is one of my favorite artists, and I thought this song is fitting right now. Hope ya’ll enjoy! Staring out into the wild blue yonder So many thoughts to sit and ponder About life and love and the lack of And this emptiness in my heart Too old to be wild and free [...]

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The Stranger in the Forest

July 13, 2010
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A bead of sweat clung to Ken’s brow as he finished packing his bag. It was mid July in Eastern, WA and the central air was battling with the searing heat. “Hey honey, you almost done with your packing?” “Another hour or so,” Briana replied. “Another hour? Another hour? We ain’t got no stinkin hour.” [...]

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The Hitchhiker

June 23, 2010
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Anne was a single 29 year old with a successful career in photography. Her passion of capturing life’s moments frozen in time ensured her own would never be still, always on the road for her next assignment. Luckily, her father’s residence in New Mexico would at times provide the perfect refuge for impromptu family reunions [...]

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The Family Reunion

June 11, 2010
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Jane was an only child, raised by her mother. Her father left the two shortly before the family reunion of 1990, and was never heard from again, that is until 15 years later. Jane’s mother, Donna, and father, Joseph, had been high school sweethearts. Soon after graduation the two married and settled down in their [...]

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Two Worlds Collide

May 25, 2010
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It was a hot balmy mid-May day in the Pacific Northwest. People were busy enjoying the suns touch while it lasted. The smell of charcoal, hot dogs, and the smell of fresh cut grass permeated the air. Like little ants, friends and family would gather at the park to throw Frisbee, at the lake to [...]

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The Smell of Green Grass

May 16, 2010
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The smell of green grass during spring flowed through his nostrils, bringing a flood of memories from another time, another place. The blades caressing Tim’s face were soothing, almost hypnotic as buried visions sprang forth from the shadows of his mind. Tim was a 32 year old family man. He had been married for 5 [...]

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Bisbee Arizona Ghostly Encounters

May 11, 2010
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The night started out muggy with large Mammatus clouds, the sky looked like it was being invaded by giant orange cotton balls. The darkness that followed brought with it a sense of foreboding that enveloped the small town of Bisbee, AZ. Now more of a tourist destination for the artsy or hippie inclined was at [...]

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Reflections of America

April 27, 2010
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The air in New York was still this morning. The streets would soon be filled with bustling people as they made their daily treks to work. Not now, it was still early. As Linda walked home along the empty sidewalk, she could see her breath if she looked hard enough. What she didn’t see were [...]

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Gold Miner Joe

April 23, 2010
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Gold miner Joe was well known throughout the area of northern California, mostly for his cowboy music. He had traveled west to Hangtown, which is now Placerville, in 1849 in search of gold and the good life. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra, it was a hard life, but one that promised to make [...]

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The Accidental Patient

April 21, 2010
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Jesse was a 24 year old jet Pilot in the Air Force, and considered one of the best in the Military. His life was the envy of many, and was expected to achieve great things. A star pupil through high school and college, he had the luxury of pursuing a career in whatever he chose. [...]

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Alice in Chains and Lost Leather

April 17, 2010
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Any one out there listen to Alice in Chains? I know one of you do, christiejolulu turns out to be a fan in a big way and in our email exchanges got me thinking about times with Jerry Cantrell, the lead guitarist. Well, old memories are beginning to resurface so I thought I’d share a [...]

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Spartacus Kill Them All in Season Finale

April 17, 2010
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In the first season of the Spartacus Blood and Sand series by Starz, I find myself watching each episode multiple times. Thank you technology for the dvr! Being a huge fan of Rome, it makes sense that I can’t seem to get enough of Spartacus. Never mind for a second that Spartacus is an orgy [...]

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The Lady Bera

April 12, 2010
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Lady Bera’s birthright afforded her desires in all things worldly. Under strict tutelage during her younger years, Bera’s knowledge of navigation, war tactics, family song, and etiquette were said to be second only to her beauty. Like the many warriors that were forever lost in uncharted oceans, so could a man find his passion unable [...]

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Miracles – Insane Clown Posse

April 10, 2010
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Bringing you Insane Clown Posse singing Miracles. Check them out, they are badassery. Are you a believer in miracles? “Magic everywhere in this bitch, it’s all around you and you don’t even know it.” I believe in miracles, do you? Let us know what you think!

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The Berserker

April 5, 2010
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Awakened by the cold, Bjorn rolled over onto his back gasping for air. The brightly lit stars dancing above told him it was now night, yet his senses knew nothing else. Fires were shimmering in the distance; a putrid, rotting smell overtook his nostrils. “Where am I…what happened?” Bjorn’s mind was racing for answers. Laying [...]

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