Monthly Archives: June 2012

Daffodils and Dogwoods II – 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by J. Thomas Ross

Muted rainbow hues fluffed in clouds across the sky – cautious dawn of spring Blushing dogwood dawn flirting while people still sleep dreaming their secrets Whispering wenches festooned in their Sunday best – tittering tales tales Bonneted lassies smiling golden … Continue reading →

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Spring Thunderstorm 2012

Posted on June 15, 2012 by J. Thomas Ross

On the afternoon of May 24, the skies darkened as a thunderstorm approached. The rain falls — but doesn’t faze the birds in the field. Raindrops gather on the dead branches. The rainfall increases. Wild strawberries in the rain puddled … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Writers’ Conference 2012 — Tips and Photos

Posted on June 13, 2012 by J. Thomas Ross

                The Philadelphia Writers’ Conference 2012, which took place from June 8 to June 10 in the Holiday Inn at Fourth and Arch Streets in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, provided three days of … Continue reading →

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Balticon 46 — Photo Gallery

Posted on June 1, 2012 by J. Thomas Ross

            Last weekend I attended Balticon 46, the Maryland Regional Science Fiction Convention. The convention ran for four days, May 25 through May 28; I stayed for the first three. I had a great time … Continue reading →

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