Boy With His Head in the Clouds
November 12, 2014by Loren Logsdon Since childhood Bryce Nimbus had wanted to be a hero, and his favorite role model was Samson in the Bible, when he defeated the Philistines using only the jawbone…
by Loren Logsdon Since childhood Bryce Nimbus had wanted to be a hero, and his favorite role model was Samson in the Bible, when he defeated the Philistines using only the jawbone…
by Loren Logsdon Perhaps the first short story writer in Illinois was James Hall (1793-1868). In his time, he was the most famous writer in the area. He moved first to Shawneetown…
by Loren Logsdon It was breakfast on Saturday at the Slaughter home, and Mercy, apropos of nothing, said to her husband, “Wanton, do you know what would taste good for supper?”…
by Loren Logsdon Boone Fowler is one of the most prominent citizens in Weeder’s Clump because he lives the commandment “Love thy neighbor.” He donates to several charitable…
by Loren Logsdon When Mercy Gentles confessed in Mom’s Family Restaurant that she was in love with Dr. Wanton Slaughter, the dedicated crusader against post-nasal drip, Boone…
by Loren Logsdon This sentence strategy is called the Blue Collar Sentence because it is a hard worker. In truth, a well-constructed Blue Collar Sentence can carry a heavy load…
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