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Thought For The Day (1/17/19)

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you oranges, make screwdrivers. ©2019 Robert Kirkendall

Posted on January 17, 2019January 21, 2019 by Robert KirkendallPosted in Daily affirmation, Non FictionTagged Deep thoughts, Screwdrivers. 1 Comment

CONTENTS

About
Contact
Redwood Summer – A novel of 1990 San Jose
Almaden – Part one of a Santa Clara Valley history trilogy – the ending of agriculture (Short story)
Closed Circuit – Part two of a Santa Clara Valley history trilogy – the ascent of technology (Short story)
Fault Lines – Part three of a Santa Clara Valley history trilogy – rising real estate prices (Short story)
Pacific Television Theater (Live TV project)
Pacific Avenue Theater – Episode #1 – Last Call (Video)
Pacific Television Theater – Episode #2 – Gateway/Reunion (Video)
Pacific Television Theater – Episode #3 – Rising Tide (Video)
Pacific Television Theater – Episode #4 – Oasis (Video)
Pacific Television Theater – Episode #5 – Staged Readings (Video)
Pacific Television Theater – Episode #6 – I Can Quit Anytime/What’s Hiding in Your Tree? (Video)
Sketch For Community TV Mixer (Video)
Waiting In Line (Comic strip)
The Hill – An early morning jog becomes a test of resolve (Short story)
Castle – A chance encounter grows into a discussion about life (Short story)
Guest Host – Two old friends with differing memories of the past (Short story)
Vanishing Act – An amateur photograhper attempts to capture images in the Arizona desert, and finds something unexpected (Short story, my personal favorite)
Hillside Trail – A couple on the rocks goes for a nature walk, and fall into trouble (Short story)
Form 6A – A dutiful employee doesn’t like the new hire in manangement, and their actions lead to a clash (Short story)
The Dealers – An easy money scheme goes wrong (Short story from the archives)
Diridon Station – Part I of the Andrew Chronicles (Luridly comedic short story)
Power Play – Part II of the Andrew Chronicles (Darkly comedic short story sequel)
99 Word Prompt – Chisel – an Andrew Chronicles tie in
Your Place Or Mine? – A 10 Minute Play – A potential one night stand goes awry (Comedy)
The A.P. P.R. Firm – A 10 Minute Play – A crooked corporation tries to clean up its image (From the archives, comedy)
Ailurophobia – A 10 Minute Play – A tenant meeting is interrupted by a furry intruder (Comedy)
All In The Island – A 10 Minute Play – All In the Family controversy meets Gilligan’s Island vapidity (Farce)
Power Trip – A 5 Minute Play – Middle management toadyism (Comedy)
Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show (Satire)
Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show – Episode 2 (Satire)
Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show – Episode 3 (Satire)
Tales From The Studio – A farcical look at live TV production
A Poem (Poetry)
Writing Prompt: Masks – The Bank Robbery (Flash fiction)
Writing Prompt: Mischievous Waters (Flash fiction)
99 Word Prompt: Honeymoon
99 Word Prompt: Lighthouse
99 Word Prompt: Busy
99 Word Prompt: White Flowers
99 Word Prompt: Boots
99 Word Prompt: The Edge
99 Word Prompt: Black & White
99 Word Prompt: Balloons
99 Word Prompt: Sun Silly
99 Word Prompt: Fishy Story
99 Word Prompt: Property Values
99 Word Prompt: Not All Is Lost
99 Word Prompt: Buttons
99 Word Prompt: Peering
99 Word Prompt: Comet
99 Word Prompt: Bottleneck
99 Word Prompt: Into The Dark
99 Word Prompt: Reflection
99 Word Prompt: Sea Mist
99 Word Prompt: Valentine’s Day
99 Word Prompt: Fire
99 Word Prompt: Growing Older
99 Word Prompt: Trees
99 Word Prompt: Hands
99 Word Prompt: Paint
99 Word Prompt: Rock Star
99 Word Prompt: Day Of The Dead
Fibbing Friday (10/25/19) – 10 questions answered untruthfully
Fibbing Friday (11/1/19) – 10 questions answered untruthfully
Fibbing Friday (11/8/19) – 10 questions answered untruthfully
Redwood Summer Part I Chapter 1
Redwood Summer Chapter 2
Redwood Summer Chapter 3
Redwood Summer Chapter 4
Redwood Summer Chapter 5
Redwood Summer Part II Chapter 6
Redwood Summer Chapter 7
Redwood Summer Chapter 8
Redwood Summer Chapter 9
Redwood Summer Chapter 10
Redwood Summer Chapter 11
Redwood Summer Part III Chapter 12
Redwood Summer Chapter 13
Redwood Summer Chapter 14
Redwood Summer Chapter 15
Redwood Summer Chapter 16
Redwood Summer Chapter 17
The Street Signs Of Santa Cruz
Waiting For Saul (Non fiction)
Countdown To Saul (Non fiction)
Saul: Halfway Through The Season (Non fiction)
A Saul Is Born! (Non fiction)
What’s Wrong With This Picture? (Non fiction)
Shakespearean Porn Titles (Non fiction)
Fosse, Verdon, And The Seamy Side Of Show Biz (Non fiction)
Fun With Pies (Non fiction)
Thought For The Day (1/17/19)
Thought For The Day (1/21/19)
Thought For The Day (1/25/19)
Thought For The Day (2/18/19)
Thought For The Day (2/26/19)
Thought For The Day (5/15/19)
Thought For The Day (7/13/19)
Thought For The Day (10/15/19)

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