Tag Archives: Mariner

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HAPPENS UPON JUICE-de-STUMPE AND THE WORLD IS FOREVER CHANGED (Juice de Stump, Part Two)

by Raji Singh To celebrate Big Ben…Franklin that is, we reveal long hidden history discovered in the Fiction House archives. After we acknowledged his 320th birthday last week, we felt you would want to more about our celebrated founding father. … Continue reading

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THE ART AND HISTORY OF BREWING STUMP JUICE – FROM THE PHOENICIANS AND THE ANCIENT MARINER, ONTO THE SILK ROAD, THEN TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (Part One)

by Raji Singh In celebration of Benjamin Franklin’s 320th birthday week,  we let you see long-hidden stories of his life discovered in the archives of the Fiction House. Happy 250th birthday year, America and thanks, Ben! Brew up stump juice … Continue reading

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LIKE THE NEW YEAR, LIFE IS FULL OF BEGINNINGS

By Raji Singh We at the Fiction House wish you a happy new year! When you need to escape, please join us  and Carper and fly into another space and time.  We wish you a year of health and joy….Happy … Continue reading

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CINCINNATI’S FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE – A WHIMSICAL TALE

by Raji Singh To those who join together in Life’s parade. Welcome to our annual 4th from  Tales of the Fiction House. Have a wonderful holiday and keep marching forward! Cincinatti, July 4, 1826 The Cincinnati wharf-shack sways in a … Continue reading

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THE GLUMS, PART II

By Raji Singh If the Glums still have ahold of you, a good story-teller can set you on that magic carpet and spirit you away. We all need an Ancient Mariner in our lives.  Here’s an 1820’s tale about my … Continue reading

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Post No. 162: THE GLUMS (Part I)

By Raji Singh End of summer got you down?  Vacations vacated? Tired of the heat and rain pummeling your spirits? If you need a little perking up, here’s an 1820’s tale about my great-great-grandfather, the Carper, and how he and … Continue reading

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LIKE THE NEW YEAR, LIFE IS FULL OF BEGINNINGS

By Raji Singh We at the Fiction House wish you a happy new year! When you need to escape, please join us  and Carper and fly into another space and time.  We wish you a year of health and joy….Happy … Continue reading

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THE GLUMS, PART II

By Raji Singh Already missing the 4th of July celebrations?  Here is a flash from the past to lift your spirits! Here’s an 1820’s tale about my great-great-grandfather, the Carper. (An excerpt from Tales of the Fiction House) *   … Continue reading

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Post No. 162: THE GLUMS

By Raji Singh Here’s an 1820’s tale about my great-great-grandfather, The Carper.  (An excerpt from Tales of the Fiction House) *   *   *   THE GLUMS – is what the Mariner sees in Carper when he stops his story. Crinkly lines … Continue reading

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CINCINNATI’S FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE – A WHIMSICAL TALE

by Raji Singh To those who join together in Life’s parade. Welcome to our annual 4th from  Tales of the Fiction House. Have a wonderful holiday! Cincinatti, July 4, 1826 The Cincinnati wharf-shack sways in a light breeze. Close your … Continue reading

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