Friday Fictioneers: The Project

It was sad to see dementia slowly take our Grandpa from us. The Doctors told us there was no way of telling how long until we would have with him until he had to be put into care. We were just trying to enjoy his clear moments when they came. 

So when he took on his “Big Project” we were all hopeful. He was very secretive, working day and night in his shop. Finally came the day to show us what he was working on. It was an … um … bicycle.

The next day we made arrangements for care.

Submitted for Friday Fictioneers

Word Count: 100

Sorry For It All

It was the gentle voice of my wife that saved me. When her voice first came to me through the darkness it was a soft distant light. I could barely make it out – but it was there. It was more of a feeling than anything else. After some time it began to separate and take shape. The soft light and subtle corners of her voice surrounded me, struggling to carry me out of the shadows. Suddenly her words broke through, jolting me into consciousness. She was only inches from me, crying.

"I'm so sorry Baby. I'm sorry for it all."

I entered this on "My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog" 100 Word Song Challenge. Dont know much about it but ...

Random Edge-ucation

This edition of Random Edge-ucation will mark the first since the creation of the new sister blog to Notes from the Edge - "Collateral Damn-edge".  Random Edge-ucation was created to discuss all things Edgy; therefore, I will be linking all future editions to "Collateral Damn-Edge" from this date forward.

Collateral Damn-Edge

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The big news for all things Edgy is the creation of my new Blog "Collateral Damn-Egde". My 

post The Edge of Creativity identifies the thinking and intention behind this new medium and has been posted on both Blogs."Collateral Damn-Edge" is for the more creative side of the Edge. Here I will post fictional writing and discuss topics that are too Edgy for "Notes from the Edge".  

Collateral Damn-edge is loaded with double meaning and plays on words. The term Collateral Damage is damage to things that are incidental to the intended target. It is frequently used as a military term where it can refer to the incidental destruction of civilian property and innocent bystanders. It is the unintended consequences of our actions. In this case it refers specifically the consequences of that Damn Edge! 

It is my intention to have fun with this Blog and Collateral Damage will hopefully be limited to the guilty bystanders.

In the spirit of Collateral Damn-Edge I have chosen one of my favorite Edgy Movie Clips as a bonus feature to this weeks edition of Random Edge-ucation.

Site Visits and Comments

I want to thank everyone who is contributing with their comments. Comments are really what bring a Blog to life and any thoughts you have on content is of great value. In some cases I may post your comments on both Blogs where appropriate.I am not sure what the impact of splitting my content up between two blogs will be on my Traffic - but really who cares. It would be great if my Blog was wildly popular and had a large following but that's not what this is about. We have managed to establish a small community of Humans that are trying to do "the next right thing". We have over 100 regular views on days that I post. Viewers seem to come from every corner of the world. 

I count this as a great success.

Respectfully, from the Edge.