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FREE Holiday Ebook Giveaway!
I know It’s a little early, but I just completed the illustrated edition of my book, “The Christmas Department,” and I couldn’t wait to share it. So, from now until Oct. 6 the book will be available on Amazon for FREE.
Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Department-American-Folktale-ebook/dp/B00ARMMCNO/
Best Wishes,
Alex
Saturday Hiaku: Time
“Knight Rider” by Coda2
If you could choose a
Time in which to live,
Which age would it be?
Maybe ancient Rome
With g’ds, gladiators, and
The myths of greatness.
How ’bout the middle ages
Filled with princesses and knights.
Castles and glory!
Or is the jazz age,
With its glam gals, and gangster,
more preferable?
Before you answer
Think of power, plumbing,
And the great depression.
If you want to be
Cold, smelly, and destitute,
Then the past is yours.
I’ll stay here.
– Alex Schattner (11/18/12)
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Will It Take You
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A wealthy business mogul, who dealt in dark magic, had an ingenious idea to sell products faster. He cursed an entire generation of Americans with fifteen minute attention spans. This made true love and true friendship nearly impossible, for both … Continue reading
Sweet Friends
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
Inspiration: “The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall” by John Kendrick Bangs
The trouble with Harrowby Hall was that it was haunted, what was worse, the ghost did not content itself with merely appearing at the bedside of the afflicted person who saw it, but persisted in remaining there for one mortal … Continue reading
Prickly Situation
A man was walking through the forest, when he came upon a porcupine. “Tell me, Mr. Porcupine,” he said, “Why are you so prickly?” “That’s easy,” said the porcupine. “It’s because people keep asking me stupid questions.” – Alex Schattner … Continue reading
Modern American Folktales 