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Notes by Beholden, in chronological orderNotes by Beholden
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Brevity" 

A short one, in other words.
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Severance" 

Another day, another blog post.
Apple TV has some good shows. I got started on Severance and fizzled out a few episodes in, but I thought it was great. I think what kept me from watching it more came down to my mood at the time more than anything. I'll have to give it a shot in hopes that it continues to be a quality show
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Advice on Advice" 

Yakkety yak.
☘️ Richard ☘️ Author Icon - The really sad thing is that I am old enough to remember that song.
A little advice goes a long way; after that, it's just suggestive.
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Usable Intelligence" 

Never mind the physique, feel the brain.
Here's an interesting article:

Octopuses Keep Surprising  
{/}thank you
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Artificial Insufficiency" 

One day we'll collect old videos of real life in the same way people collect vinyl records now.
Someday? *Rolleyes*
(This might mean I'm finally ahead of my time?) a
Carol St. Ann 20yrs (06-26) Author Icon - It could happen!
I've been fooled by AI before. Some of it is pretty obvious, but it's getting really good
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Little Brown Jugger" 

The first unbidden poem for ages. And fun with rhyming!
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I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "No Use Complaining" 

Amazing what thoughts occur...
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Nonsense Poetry" 

Midnight reflections.
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "A Stubbled Field" 

Well, I thought it was a question worth asking.
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Got One!" 

Whoa...
I've added a new entry to my collection, "Microscopic Stories" :
         "Hamelin" 

No inspiration for a story and then this comes along...
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Of Grandkids and Stuff" 

Thought I ought to mention this.
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "Posting an Advertisement" 

Shouting and its effects.
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The cat strikes back.


Allow me to feed you the news. If I don't, someone else will, of course. This one is for the poets, aspiring, dabbling, and already great among us.

There's a new activity/forum/contest out there and it seems you haven't noticed it yet. I know this because you're not participating in it as yet. Certainly, a wordsmith such as you would not deliberately miss such an opportunity to display your talents.

No need to apologise for your oversight - just go to



and wow us with your genius in answering the prompt. We await the momentous event with bated breath!
Great ad! I'm heading over; how can I not?
I've added a new entry to my blog, "Toe in the Water" :
         "A Personal Note on Writing" 

Maybe we're all like this.
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