Barbara McVeigh

Yeah, I took this picture before I finished reading the story so it reflects the idyllic, sci-fi first half before it turned horrifically gruesome. Bwahahaha.

“Window” by Bob Leman in #GhostBoxIV edited by @pattonoswalt.bsky.social & published by www.hingstonandolsen.com/ghost-box-iv

Screenshot from the Lowdown, where Ethan Hawk is slamming his hand on the table, saying “You won’t make any money. I promise you. Short stories do not sell.”

Damn.

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I’m doing the dance! (Seriously, this is what I looked like when I got my shipping email ;)

A yellow tea in a clear glass mug. The mug is decorated with a frosted winter design of snowy pinecones. My musical teapot is in the background, waiting to make its entrance.

Day 5 teawithtracie.ca
Chakra Gold Herbal Tea

I’ve heard about the health benefits of turmeric, but I’ve never tried it in a tea before. Would’ve liked more kick with the ginger ingredient but this is still an easy drinking herbal blend. Beet, carrot and pineapple round out the flavours.

Yes, I thought there was some sort of delay. Initially the sets were supposed to ship November 1st! Glad to hear that they are on their way!

Clear black tea in a glass mug. A decorated tea pot is in the background. The foreground holds a coaster illustrated with a woman on a bike riding through the countryside.

Day 4 teawithtracie.ca
“Chai-licious” - a black tea with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black and white pepper, clove, and nutmeg.

Needed a bit of sugar to bring out the flavour. I didn’t think I would like it, but the tea brightened up my day! Literally, the clouds parted and the sun came out.

😁

I think mine came first because I also ordered The Ghost Box. The Ghost Box was delivered in October if ordered without the stories.

You are next, Des! I feel it!

It’s not too late to get your very own #12DaysOfStories

Available from
www.hingstonandolsen.com/home

Unboxing this year’s short story advent calendar offering from Hingston & Olsen: Kevin Wilson’s 12 Days of Stories! And The Ghost Box IV. Inside a cardboard box, there are two copies of the 12 Days of Stories. They are 12 separate stories in a green sleeve with orange and purple font. The Ghost Box IV lurks at the back in its decadent black box. Boo!

A green box containing Kevin Wilson’s 12 Days of Stories sits in front of a pillow advent calendar. The pillow is white with red lettering (in French) and with the silver and gold Christmas-y images.

The #12DaysOfStories have arrived!!!
Plus a pay-it-forward…
And #TheGhostBox IV ;)

I’m so excited I can barely breathe!
@ttbrader.bsky.social @mkcanuck.bsky.social @mrmuleman.bsky.social

Thank you! My mom thinks she got the cup and saucer as an engagement present.

Not a bad day. Just a lot of rushing around. Whew!

Green tea in my green cup. The cup and saucer are also embossed with gold.

Day 3 Blushing Berry
From teawithtracie.ca
My pre-advent advent calendar.
Notes of strawberry and papaya lift this green tea out of the dryness I sometimes get with green tea. Enjoyed without sugar or milk.

I needed this tea today.

Beauty and Brains green tea in a pink floral china cup with matching saucer.

Yesterday I had “Beauty & Brains” - green tea with a hint of mint. I liked it…but I think you wouldn’t be a fan.

Today’s tea had notes of vanilla & grenadine. It was also a black tea, which I tend to favour. The taste wasn’t strong enough, but I was chintzy with the tea leaves.

Hey, I thought I would volunteer to test this tea advent calendar on behalf of all of you tea AC fans out there! ;)

Cover of the Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy: a stormy beach backgrounds an orange font. To the right, a floral blue and gold tea cup filled with Bliss Break by Tracie’s Tea.

Book club read & a cuppa.

Because I’m a sucker for advent calendars, I’ve bought two for teas. My usual is David’s Tea, but recently I discovered a local tea sommelier teawithtracie.ca

So I’m cheating a bit and starting Tracie’s AC early. Very generous portions & very reasonably priced. And yum!

Saturday morning…I’m on a roll!

Strands #622
“We can see right through them”
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Photo of a blue and white plate with images of a stylised cat next to a flowering plant watching three flying birds

'Bird Watching' plate by UK based artist Vicky Lindo, known for her quirky, highly decorated ceramics #WomensArt

WordLock Daily puzzle with many solutions

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Drawing in white against a black background of a horseshoe crab drawn with shapes that emphasize the design of the patterns on its shell.

A daily word prompt meant to inspire any type of creativity.

Share your art, original words, poetry, writing snippets, photos, etc. NO A/"I" please! Alt text on images appreciated.

Tag your post: #whistpr

Word for November 15, 2025: #DESIGN

#WritingPrompt #Art #WritingCommunity

#Emoetry #WildWalkPrompt #Vssmagic #Vss365 #Vssdaily #2wordprompt #BlueSkyRelay #whistpr

Friday, Nov 14, 2025 — Apple News+ Crossword Mini

Thought I’d give this crossword mini a go.
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Don’t let those peeled 👀 dry out!

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Keep your eyes peeled for your email!

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I’ve been like👇 since October

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DES, you young thing you! 🎂🥳🤩
Yes, the delivery email. 😁
Sounds like we are almost ready to rock in December ☕️🎄🚀