Recovery, New Story and Library Talk by BJ Neblett

Well I am still here, although there were times this past week when I thought I might feel better dead. I now have a greater appreciation for my friend Kristin and what she must have gone through. Having your gallbladder out is no picnic, no matter what the doctor or anyone else may tell you. I had the ‘simple’ procedure on Monday, five days ago, and am still very sore and achy. I was off work all week and when I return I am on light duty, no heavy lifting for three weeks. And here I thought I’d be up and about, doing well in a couple of days! Anywho, the doc says everything went well and it was the wise decision to have the operation now as I had quite a few stones built up and they were partially blocking one of the tubes… whatever that means. Thanks to everyone at Swedish Hospital First Hill in Seattle for making my stay an easy one, and to my friend Alissa for being there for me. And thanks to all of you out there in blogland for the wishes and prayers.

I didn’t get as much work done while off as I had hoped, meaning basically none. I did manage to finish a new story; more on that another time. Also, as mentioned before, I will be guest speaker at December’s It’s About Time, at the Ballard (Seattle) Branch Library. I did manage to get my talk on Flash Fiction finalized. Those of you in the area please plan to stop by Thursday, December 10^th, at 6 PM. It’s free and only lasts about two hours, with a Q&A period and an open mike segment.

December 1^st the new edition of Paradox Ethereal Magazine hits the ether, available on line as a free download for all. It will feature a story by me as well as a powerful, touching short story by my friend and fellow author KJ McPike. Be sure to check it out and leave comments for the magazine’s wonderful and hard working publisher Mary. If you are not familiar with KJ McPike and her new young adult fantasy Xodus, justclick here.

Thanks for taking time out to read my blogs and for putting up with my ranting and ramblings. As always, link, like, comment and be sure to share the love. C’ya next time.

Peace,

BJ

Two New Poems, New Story, New Talk and Gallbladders by BJ Neblett

Things

BJ Neblett

© 2015

Things I miss the most:

Walks, talks, tears, sighs, holding hands;

the touch of your breath.

Things I’ll never know:

Youth, innocence, childish dreams;

the warmth of your smile.

Things I can’t forget:

Yesterday, the day before;

all that we once shared.


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                                                         BJ Neblett
                                                         © 2015

                                                         My severed heart cries
                                                         Your razor desire cuts
                                                         Love pools at my feet

I have a new story in October’s Romance Magazine. Just click the image to the right!

Recently, I had a fairly serious gall bladder attack. This came almost exactly two years to the day to a similar incident which I spoke of right here. (Blog: Saturday23, 2013, Stepping Out Of Format For A Moment) Regular readers of mine know well the large part irony plays in my life. I’ll leave the comments, like sleeping dogs, lie, and simply say I believe my altruism that day two years ago was not only tested but cursed. That curse has come to fruition. As they say, no good deed goes unpunished. I have an appointment with a surgeon this week and we’ll discuss possible dates. At this point I am sure it would be wish full thinking to expect the young lady in question to return the favor. I am not a fan of spending time in hospitals, visitor or otherwise, and yes, all things considered, am a bit apprehensive.

I have been asked once again to speak at the Ballard (Seattle) Branch Library’s excellent monthly series, It’s About Time. I’ll be the lead speaker and will talk on the art of Flash Fiction. If you are in the area, please come join us. It is free, lasting just a couple of hours, and will be on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 6 PM.

Also, in December, the new issue of Paradox Ethereal Magazine will feature a powerful fiction story of mine. I’ll post a reminder as time gets closer for both events.

Thanks, and as always be sure to like, link, comment and share the love. We love to hear from you.

BJ

Chaos, Quotes, Farewell To A Friend And A New Story Published by BJ Neblett

This used to be my playground...

I've been doing a lot of thinking here recently... one of the perks of having time on your hands. Only sometimes the things that I get to think about are not always pleasant or happy... one of the perks of life. A quote I stumbled upon sometime ago popped into my mind as I was dealing with some personal issues. Why such a quote would make its presence so powerfully and literally at such a time is another question to ponder at another time. The only thing I've managed to come up with in the last 3 or 4 weeks is another quote from American poet John Greenleaf Whittier:
                       "Of all sad words of tongue and pen
                        The saddest are these: It might have been."
Powerful words indeed. Give them a ponder yourself sometime along with the ones that seem to have taken up residence inside of my brain:
                        "And I'd chose you; in a hundred lifetimes; in a hundred worlds;
                         in any version of reality, I'd find you and I'd chose you."
                                            The Chaos Of Stars
In the meantime, enjoy my latest offering in eFiction magazine, available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and the publisher, fictionmagazines.com Just click the image to the right.
I've got more thinking to do...
Peace,
BJ

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Thursday February 12 A Month Of Love from BJ Neblett

Just two days away, why not make Valentine's Day every day for that certain someone? Enjoy today's love posting, then click my writer's blog to the right for this week's romance story.

Love knows no boundaries... seeks no guidance... obeys no rules... 

If a man could be in two places at one time/

I'd be with you/

Tomorrow and today/

Beside you all the way/

                                                                       Photo unattributed

"If" by Bread 1971

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Said Spring To Winter

BJ Neblett

© 2013, 2014

                                 Said Spring to Winter            Said Winter to Spring

                                      In silence we meet              Don’t ask me my name

                                  Specter of my dreams                   I am just a man

                                The future in your eyes            Do not seek tomorrow

                                    Uncertain but true                   And it will be yours

                                    How am I to know                  Ask me no questions

                                 What truths will I find                 I’ll tell you no lies

                                        Your gift to me                          Take all I offer

                                        Afraid to open                        As long as it lasts

                                   The longings inside             Don’t question your heart

                                Untouched and frozen                And love will be ours

                                                                                                            For Kristin

Tuesday February 10 A Month Of Love from BJ Neblett

Thanks so much for the wonderful response to the postings here this month. We continue today with a very special posting for a very special lady, including this week's romance story on my writer's blog.

When it's right... you just know it...

And she's everything I ever wanted/

And everything I need/

I talk about her I go on and on and on/

'Cause she's everything to me/

                                       Photo: BJ Neblett 2014

"She's Everything" Brad Paisley

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