Slow progress continues on the artistic outlet/side project I shared a couple years ago. As appearances go, this slow progress bears an uncanny resemblance to me picking it back up after doing nothing with it for over a year. Funny thing, that. Much of the delay has been a severe lack of substantive plot development […]
A gray, overcast blanket of clouds pushing from the north coupled with a steep, inclining ascent into the Graves helps ease the oppressive midday heat bringing relief to the scouting party searching for Cedar. Though helpful today, Rihas is certain these clouds proceed cooler air and the arrival of heavier clouds laden with rain for […]
Fourteen years ago, on October 10, 2009, I began a long and self-expressive, creative journey by depressing twelve keys on some bygone keyboard in a deliberate and oddly specific sequence, “Meet Julian.” At the time, I had become fascinated (if not entirely engrossed) by an extraordinary new installment of the Sims franchise, The Sims 3. […]
I’ve taken a short break from writing and rendering over the past few weeks. I’ve been busy sharpening my software development skills, learning Python and Spark, spending some time playing video games, and consuming visual novels. I have stored quite a lot of creative energy and feel ready to continue messing with my fictional people’s […]
“… you animals!~~” “m-my mates… you k-killed them!~~”” Why!?~~” “WHY!?~~” “RAAAHGhhh!” Rihas awakens with a violent, tortured jolt, his heart racing and body covered with sweat. It has been the same occurrences these past few mornings as his growing sense of dread intensifies. He had experienced something similar in the days leading up to the […]
Awwwww… It’s so sadeth! 😦 Faith needs a daddy, Hope needs a fellow parenteth. 😦 Lotseth and lots of needingeth. (Sorry, sometimes I add ‘eth’ onto some words. xD)
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Love the line:
“Not genius smart like Becky Barnes, but a wise kind of smart, like that rat who teaches four turtle students karate in the sewers.”
TMNT 🙂
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Heh, TMNT is the “the most favorite, coolest thing in the world, ever” for my two middle boys at the moment. It’ll likely be something different tomorrow.
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Had a laugh at the TMNT reference, are they still around? The debate team was cute, nice to see Faith making some friends!
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I’m really trying to show Faith getting her geek on, hehe. 😀
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Heh. That was funny, I had to stop and chuckle. And I’m sure Hope will find herself a nice guy soon! Crossing my fingers!
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No worries! There will be romance brewing in the air before long 😀
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I also liked the TNMT reference. My kids have outgrown it, but I have always liked them. I used to play the Nintendo video game with my younger brother back in the day. I think I took him to the first movie when it was out in theatres, too. My kids didn’t get into it as much as I hoped they would.
i like Faith. She reminds me of me…though maybe i’m not that smart.
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I had a very unique chance to own TNMT #1 back in the late 80’s when my “comic guy” told me that there was a new book coming out. I laughed at him when I saw a proof. Thought it would just be another bad independent comic. Sheesh.
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Aww…Im sad for Faith and Hope, they are both missing things in their lives.
Faith is so savvy smart, and Jimmy is adorable with his red hair, Im glad to see that the lives of the Barimen family is running a bit smoothly for now though. ^^
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Faith is a ton of fun. She is a roll-up of a gifted class I taught back in my days as a public school teacher. We’ll get a great look of Faith “getting her geek on” in a few of the posts.
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I’m loving Faith, she has such a refreshing point of view and it’s so cute to read about. She reminds me a lot about Bebe 🙂
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She definitely will have that cool common-sense Bebe was known for. One big difference will be that where Bebe had a kind of refined, artistic touch; Faith has absolutely no artistic or fashion ability.
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Love the “Ninja Turtles” reference 🙂
As I’ve said before, you’re doing an excellent job with Faith. She’s such a sweet girl, and different from those we’ve see in the past. I’m loving her story. I do, however, agree with Morbid – she reminds me of Bebe!
I also love the dramatic changes that are still going on within Hope. Though she’s still the same sociable person, she’s not the teenage girl going out getting drunk and high! I mean, I never imagined her wanting to start a family, yet here she is! I can’t wait to see what you do with that plotline!!
Great job!
FortA
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I have discovered that love comes when you stop looking, and from a direction you’d least expect. There may be a bit of that in store for Hope. 😀
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