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Alternative Reading: Books, E-Books and Audiobooks

September 19, 2018February 11, 2019 Shyla Fairfax

Once upon a time, I only believed in paper and cardboard.

Tagged Accessibility, Audible, Audiobooks, Bookish, books, Disability, E-Books, E-Readers, Environmental sustainability, Ethical, Ethics, Fair Trade, Kindle, medical, Reading2 Comments
Stories and Poems

The Last Two Hours

September 19, 2018September 21, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

They avoid looking at us, the lines of people being forced out of our homes. Being sent away as the result of a cowardice bill that masquerades as environmental policy.

Tagged aliens, fiction, immigration, politics, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Short Story, space2 Comments
Crochet

Cat vs Yarn

September 18, 2018September 19, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

Tagged cat pics, cat vs yarn, cats, Yarn7 Comments
Stories and Poems

Word of the Day Prompt: Chiliad

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

100-word story “What was that?” Beth whispered into the hollow dark.

Tagged drabble, flash fiction, horror, micro fiction, Short Story, Stories, Stories and PoemsLeave a comment
Recipes

Recipe Review: Cauliflower Pizza Dough

September 17, 2018September 19, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

I made cauliflower pizza dough... and learned a couple of things

Tagged baking, cauliflower, cauliflower dough, cauliflower recipes, cooking, DIY, food, gluten free, Homemade, lifestyle, low carb, pizza, recipe, vegetarian6 Comments
Crochet

Responsibly Sourced Yarn

September 16, 2018September 17, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

Some tips for finding fair trade yarn

Tagged Crafting, Crafts, Crochet, DIY, Ethical, Fair Trade, Farms, Handmade, Knitting, Local, Organic, YarnLeave a comment
Reviews and Essays

Get to Know the New Flintstones

September 15, 2018September 16, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

Graphic Novel Review The Flintstones Volume 1: Modern Satire at its Finest

Tagged adaptation, Book Review, books, cartoons, comic books, DC Comics, graphic novels, popular culture, Reboot, The FlintstonesLeave a comment
Stories and Poems

Word of the Day Prompt: Interregnum

September 14, 2018September 18, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

100-word story It has been eight years since the interregnum began.

Tagged apocolypse, drabble, dystopia, flash fiction, micro fiction, Short Story, Stories, Writing, writing challenge, writing promptLeave a comment
Crochet, Seasonal

Crochet Pattern: Candy Corn Pinwheel

September 14, 2018November 1, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

Get started on your Halloween Decor!

Tagged candy, Crafting, Crafts, Crochet, crochet patterns, crochet tutorials, DIY, Halloween, Halloween Decorations, Handmade, Holiday3 Comments
Stories and Poems

Strapped

September 12, 2018September 19, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

She straps down my arms at my sides. My hands would hang limp if I'd let them.

Tagged fear, flash fiction, illness, medical, micro fiction, Short Story, Stories4 Comments

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