Category Archives: Toys

Personal toys – just for amusement.

The Creature Greets a Gnome

About a week ago, my hostess Carrie came home with a charming gnome she found while out shopping. The Creature, who has been lazing away while I labor on web content writing, ventured out to meet the gnome. During some … Continue reading

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The Creature in the Nomad Life

I’ve been in temporary housing since the end of April, after leaving my old apartment. Although the Creature from the Black Lagoon has been my traveling companion, he was not keen on being photographed in the hotels. I’m not sure … Continue reading

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Friday At WonderCon 2013

I drove down early in order to get into a good parking spot. As it happened, I did get a good spot near the building, right beside a set of stairs. The unfortunate part was that it was nowhere near … Continue reading

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The Creature as Editorial Assistant

The Creature got over his huff about not being taken to Mythcon. He was keeping an eye on me today while I edited, making sure my eyedrops were near at hand. I realized the other day that doing these Creature … Continue reading

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Coffee Addicted Creature

I seem to have gotten the Creature addicted to coffee! He thinks that demitasse cup is just the right size for him. He seems to feel he has to have coffee with me, when I make myself some. I’m wondering … Continue reading

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The Creature Shows Off My Mug

A friend was showing off his coffee mug on Facebook, so I had to take a picture of mine. The mug itself says — RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more … Continue reading

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The Creature Greets a New Resident

The Creature doesn’t think the latest addition to the household is very sociable. He finds the Red One downright Angry, in fact.

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The Creature is Released from Travel Protection

The Creature is released from his travel protection. “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!” (I think he’s over-playing it, but I’ll let it ride, since he’s been wrapped up for two weeks.) It … Continue reading

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New Desk Toy

A discussion online with some friends about favorite movie monsters recently revived my interest in the Creature from the Black Lagoon.  I’d always liked old Gillface, what with the underwater swimming and the Creature’s fascination with the human young woman … Continue reading

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Kermit makes people smile

For several years now, I’ve shared my office at work with a full-sized Kermit the Frog.  I’d gotten him during the period when Sony had the license on the Muppet characters.  He’s spent this time sitting on a chair in … Continue reading

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