Two best friends were trying to come up with a business plan together, but each had a very strong opinion. One wanted to open up a doughnut shop and the other an ice cream shop. Creating both would be too … Continue reading
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The Gifts of Dog
Three Shih Tzus were present at Susanna’s birth, and each had a gift to bestow. The first dog presented her with unparalleled cuteness, the second with street smarts, and the third with good judgment of character. Her parents were surprisingly happy … Continue reading
Saturday Haiku: Dignity
When looking for love
Don’t be distracted by
The loudest talkers.
Volume does not equate
To confidence or honesty;
Merely bravado.
Hear past all the noise.
An earnest dignity
Awaits questioning.
– Alex Schattner
Forestiere
This tale started abroad, Sicily to be exact. A young man, Baldassare Forestiere, was hiking over the hills for the last time. At dawn, his ship would sail for America. Baldassare was considering turning back, when he heard a song … Continue reading
Daphnie + Four Interns
On the first day of Fashion Week, Louis Jacques-Moose, “the world’s most influential designer,” reviewed his Spring line. He took up a magnifying glass, and studied every stitch and crease. Technically, each piece was perfect, but Louis still wasn’t impressed. … Continue reading
Saturday Haiku: Friends of/are Friends
“Group Hug” by Taurus Burns
Jason attended parties
at which he did not know
the guest of honor.
Other people would
invite him as “plus one”–
make him feel welcome.
Jason never felt
the invite was correct…
…Then the host welcomed him.
Jason felt brand new.
He lost himself in good.
There was no mistake.
Be nice to all guests.
Some say, “Strangers are friends
you haven’t met yet.”
– Alex Schattner (9/15/12)
Disney’s latest project, “FROZEN” (Images)
(CLICK on post to view more images.) I’m probably late on this bandwagon, but I just learned about Disney’s latest fairytale project, “Frozen.” It’s a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” Like “Tangled” back in 2010, “Frozen” will … Continue reading
A Tale of Fashion Week (Part 3 of 3)
The final day of Fashion Week arrived and with it Louis’s show. As per usual, he arrived at his office extra early to check on his investment. Again, he was happily surprised. Mechanical doves were not exactly what Louis had … Continue reading
A Tale of Fashion Week (Part 2 of 3)
Louis arrived at 7 a.m. on the dot and went directly to the “Experimental Design Facility.” He found Daphnie, Beatrice and Ted, resting their heads on their desks. “Rise, and Shine,” he said, “I sure hope you haven’t been sleeping … Continue reading
A Tale of Fashion Week (Part 1 of 3)
Louis Jacques-Moose was set to present his Spring line at Fashion Week. On opening morning, his seamstresses presented him with the finished designs. He looked through them all very closely. Each item suited his expectations for quality, none of them … Continue reading
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