Category Archives: Writing

#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Favorite Photo (2023)

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Taminar

It’s good that this topic comes up every year in the 52 Ancestors project, because there’s always another photo that needs its story told. Here’s my favorite for this year: I took this photo on Easter Sunday, 16 April 2006, … Continue reading →

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#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Favorite Name

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Taminar

I have come to appreciate unusual names, because it makes it easier to sort out families and link records to the right person. That’s not why I love my great-great-great grandmother’s first name, Arminta. First, I should clarify that my … Continue reading →

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Movies That Surpass Their Source Material

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Taminar

This morning, Nerdist News announced their list of five films that surpass their source material. I agree with one of them. Planet of the Apes is an amazing movie that takes author Pierre Boulle’s basic story to another level. Here … Continue reading →

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My “24 Hour Theatre” History

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Taminar

Last weekend, I took part in one of the most exciting, challenging, fun experiments a theatre person can be involved in. I think. It’s called “24 Hour Theatre.” Pensacola Little Theatre’s Studio 400 certainly didn’t invent the concept. I was … Continue reading →

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A Creative Wasteland

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Taminar

Someone else agrees that we need more original entertainments instead of yet another remake, reboot, or reimagining. “It seems that every movie is a remake of something that was better when it was first released in a foreign language, as … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite thing you’ve written?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Taminar

I’ve been writing since I was a little kid. Not just writing as in being able to form words on paper with a pen or pencil but writing as in creating a work of literature. I’m not saying what I … Continue reading →

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New Year – New Blogging Resolution

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Taminar

>I am resolving to post more on my blogs in 2011. I really want to build this into something really useful. I want to expand my product reviews and giveaways, and I hope that I can get the support of … Continue reading →

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