Inspirations, the Stories Space Coffee House: If you're reading this it just might mean I'm back, sorta. If you're not reading this, well, congratulations.

Six stories in the first week. That's good for this place. And a new (to here) writer in tinhatcat. Here's hoping we keep up the pace.

Coffee is on. Went with Tobermory Flowerpot Island. For teas, I have English Breakfast and Yorkshire Red. Hot water is available for other hot beverages like our stock of hot chocolate and mini-marshmallows. Sodas are in the fridge for those where cold drinks still matter.

It's the Eve of Christmas. I hope everyone has a great holiday.

Merry Christmas Eve!

We watched Die Hard 2 last night. It was pretty good, though it wasn’t as good as the original. We watch Die Hard 3 tonight. Sam Jackson is in it, so it can’t be too bad, right?

I am halfway through my comp entry. Today will be concluding it before I hit 1000 words. Gonna be tight.

All the Christmas chores are done! Today should be a spectacularly chill day. Merry Christmas Eve everyone! God bless us every one.

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Sam Jackson is in it, so it can’t be too bad, right?

Actually, Sam kind of reminds of the late Sir Sean Connery. He does a lot of mediocre to terrible movies that he single-handedly salvages with his sheer presence. So he doesn't guarantee a "good" movie, but at least an entertaining one.😊

And there, I am all caught up on the comp. More please. 😋

Hi, Everyone.

I just dropped in to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

I have been a little scarce around here lately. Sadly, there have been family issues to contend with, not least the death of my young niece last month aged 43. I hope that 2025 will see an improvement all round. I may even find time to write a flash story... 😉

See you all next year.

©Anna Morgan 2012

Sad to hear about your niece, Anna. That's way too young. Condolences to you and the family.

Happy Christmas, folks!! We've got a white one here in Ontario but whatever the weather, hope you have a good one.

Just in case people have time to drop by, I put on some Fire Roasted Saint Drogo Coffee along with some Naughty & Spice tea. There's a plate of fruit cake and one of Christmas shortbreads if you're looking for a fix of something sweet.

Later, alligators.

Jamaican Blue Mountain is on tap for the coffee set.

For teas we've got Yorkshire Gold and Raspberry Royale

Hot water is on standby if you want some other hot beverages. Sodas are stocked for those needing something chilly.

And I whipped up some of my famous pancakes for the day after Christmas. Might help get your blood sugar up as you head out to the sales.

Thanks for the coffee Ape! I could use it.

Really sweet Christmas this year, hanging out with my daughter and my grandson. He ADORES Talia. And dinner was fab! We brought home lots of leftovers.

I got a fancy Nintendo controller for Christmas, and plan to spend the day playing No Man’s Sky.

Comp is looking good! My entry is done, but I will polish over the weekend.

Merry Christmas and happy Boxing Day!

Two holidays down, one to go. Today, however, is a working day.

Coffee is Costa Rican dark roast. In the teapots, we have Irish Breakfast and Peach White. Hot water is ready. Sodas stocked.

Trying to sort a long-gestating story. The basic outline is pretty fixed now but I am finding myself unhappy with various elements and trying out changes. It is going to be a long one for the long haul.

Lazy lazy days. We have leftovers, we have toys to play with, we have no obligations. I will put the finishing touches on my comp entry, then maybe read any new ones that popped up.

We might go see Nosferatu today. I think we will pass on Wicked, though I am curious. And Babygirl…hmmmm.

No plans for New Year’s. And no plans to get any plans for New Year’s.

Thanks for the coffee Ape.

I want to see Nosferatu, but my husband does not share my love of all things horror. We have quite a lot of leftovers as well. It was a relatively quiet Christmas, but my middle son and his wife could happily stay for a few days. My brother, nieces, and I took my father out for Christmas lunch at his favorite Chinese restaurant. It was packed, and there was a line out the door when we left. My father enjoyed himself and was happy to return to the rem unit. He has adjusted remarkably well. We are still shocked at how well he is doing. But I am grateful anytime something goes better than I expected.

I'm going to be lazy for the next few days. It will rain all weekend, so it's a good time to spend inside reading and/or binge-watching mindless television.

Have a great Friday, everyone. Cheers!

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I want to see Nosferatu, but my husband does not share my love of all things horror.

Yeah, my spouse isn't into horror and fantasy like I am either. I think she only reads my fiction to be polite. 😕🤣I love both the 1922 and 1979 versions so I will endeavour to see it, but it might have to wait for streaming.

("Love" as in the 1922 is my favourite vampire movie of all time)

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My brother, nieces, and I took my father out for Christmas lunch at his favorite Chinese restaurant.

Wow on that lineup. I don't think we have ever eaten out on Christmas Day save for when on vacation during the holidays. We did Thai takeout for Christmas Eve this year. The Thai place near our house uses halal meat so it's a place we and our Muslim son and d-i-l can agree on.