Category Archives: Writing

Tom & Viv & Me

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Yordie

I’ve been wanting, trying to find the mindset that would enable me to write another 100 Word Story (or Drabble or you name it). Finally, this past week, I was so motivated and I wrote “Tom & Viv & Me” … Continue reading →

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Writing vs. Blogging

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Yordie

Oh how I hate to write. Writing is hard. I can blog a post in less than an hour, even with pictures, even with some thought. But writing in a manner that people will find things laid out orderly, modestly … Continue reading →

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Getting Better

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Yordie

Enough readers have come forward to tell me they enjoy my writing style to inspire me to pledge to become a better writer. But while I’ve cultivated my style over many years, I’m struggling to write well. Getting better is … Continue reading →

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The Ending

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Yordie

The story of “The Samurai & The Geisha” has ended. It was a very difficult ending for me to write, a stretch of my skills, but I enjoyed it. For those who want the Cliff Note on what happened, basically … Continue reading →

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Conflict In Kansai

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Yordie

Part 20, The Samurai & The Geisha There was a storm of political attacks and accusations, the town’s landlord lashed out at the samurai. There were yakuza threatening the merchants, and samurai confronting the yakuza. A darkness was felt everywhere, … Continue reading →

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Yakuza!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Yordie

Part 18, The Samurai & The Geisha It happened so fast I was unprepared. I was sitting outside the Ramenshop and Koniki was tending shop. We had a single solitary customer and things were quiet. I was writing into my … Continue reading →

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My Heavy Thoughts

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Yordie

Part 16, The Samurai & The Geisha When my Takamatsu and I came to Kansai, we were honored to reacquaint ourselves with an old friend, the empress of the region, Amiryu sama. In reconnecting with Ami, as she wishes to … Continue reading →

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