GREED
Posted by anthonynorth on August 28, 2010
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GURU TONY
Welcome to my weekly magazine post. Watch
it grow thru the week. You can opt to read the essay,
current affairs, themed mini mag with fiction & poetry, or just
read the lot. Here’s hoping you enjoy your visit. Plenty
for everyone here so do call again next week.
MAGPIE TALES
Fiction: Someone had definitely taken a
bite of my apple and I was determined to
find out who. Looking around, I couldn’t
see which man was missing, but one lady
definitely was. ‘Where’s Eve?’ I asked.
MICROFICTION
Fiction: ‘Do the fools who write road signs
have any idea of distance?’ asked the crow
as he flew by, depositing his contempt
on another one.
Here’s my son Richard’s latest Webshow
GREED
Greed is such an ugly thing, yet at the heart of modern capitalism is the
idea that success requires greed. This is not how it should have been.
Capitalism was conceived in more religious times, where it had a
natural counter balance with the idea of thrift. Abandon the opposite
in any society and it will inevitably go wrong – except, of course, Big
Biz doesn’t want balance to exist. Only through glorying greed can
they have consumers greedy enough to fuel the greed of the few at
the top of the Big Biz ladder. As I’ve said before, welcome to Serfdom.
Eye On the World
Essays on everything from science
to religion, politics to crime
BRIT NEWS: National Health
Service spent £300m on outside
consultants last year. Add the £65 billion
debt still hanging over us for new hospitals and its
obvious the last govt forgot a simple rule. It is prudent
to spend only what you need and save for a rainy day.
TRADE NEWS: eBay has doubled its traders as more and
more businesses open up through eCommerce. Let
it continue and let these small firms grow.
They, and green tech, are our best
hope of ridding the world of the
scourge of Big Biz. I’m fed
up of being a serf.
READ WITH MUMMY
The Magazine Post with a gentle hint of horror
One Single Impression
Sunday Scribblings – Friday Flash 55
Three Word Wednesday – Writer’s Island
One Shot Wednesday
CHOICES
What nightmare shall I have tonight?
Will it haunt, or a vampire’s bite,
Plenty of gore, or supernatural delight,
Maybe magicians in a psychic fight …
What nightmare? There’s such a wealth;
Poe, I think, as I approach the shelf
FLASH 55 – BLOGGED
Fiction: After the blogger has gone it lies in cyberspace. The
abandoned blog is not pretty, the decay of spam degrading its
comments, the sense of what was hanging, hauntingly on the edge
of the net. Yet still it draws the search engine, possessing the
seeker, forever intertwined with the afterblog. Life after
death lives on.
IF ONLY
If Only had come all would have changed,
So much of life rearranged,
If Only had happened it would be glee,
I’d be master of my destiny,
If Only, the ghost of what could have been,
So much that I could have seen
PIXEL POWER
Fiction: Cameras confirmed ghosts – many a photo brought them to the
surface – but he’d never realized technology could be a form of
exorcism, too. ‘Light is dark and dark is light,’ he had been told. ‘They
appear on the negative and break into life through developing. So if
you could trap them in the darkness, they cannot manifest.’ So he
caught them with his digital camera, by passing the negative. How
many ghosts are in yours?
FAITH
He went with Faith into the pit of Hell,
Fire scorching, sulphuric smell,
Demons challenged, he tried to fight,
Faith dissolving, out of sight,
Conquering fear, Faith came back,
He knew she’d give him all he lacked
HEALTH NEWS: Insufficient exposure
to sunshine could add to many illnesses,
including MS and arthritis, says vitamin D study.
This is the kind of science I like. It agrees with common
sense. Does modern lifestyle & fear of skin cancer cause as much
harm as good?
BRIT NEWS: Prime Minister Cameron is a Dad again. He said he
wanted a Cornish middle name and they chose Endellion.
I’d have thought Pastie would be nice. But are we
really bothered? He’s a politician. Now I know
they have personality (?), but should
they be treated as celebrities?
© Anthony North, August 2010
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James said
It’s wonderful to see how quickly suffering elicits the correct thoughts in people. We were created as egoists – inside “the will to receive” – on purpose. When we don’t receive as much as we want, we feel suffering. Hence, egoism brings us to the correct solutions.
With a little more suffering, we will begin to reason correctly: we will realize that the answer isn’t to decrease our egoism, but to completely tear away from it, to ascend above it.
anthonynorth said
Hi James,
This is similar to many eastern philosophies where they encourage desire in early life so they’ll soon get bored of it.
Nessa said
I think your microfiction says a lot. Great editorial.
Mary said
So much would be different “if only…..” Wise words!
gautami tripathy said
Loved the If Only post!
rock bands rock out of my brain
anthonynorth said
Hi Nessa,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Hi Mary,
It would indeed. Such a powerful phrase, isn’t it?
Hi Gautami,
Many thanks for the kind words.
Diane Truswell said
If only, if only, if only… funny but I seldom think of ‘if only’. I think I take life as it comes. However I did write an ‘if only’ poem today. I think I should think about ‘if only…’
anthonynorth said
Hi Diane,
Yes, I must admit I only really think about it when prompted to do so
1sojournal said
Love the crow fly droppings.
Agree whole heartedly with the greed piece.
Found comfort in the blogger’s death and afterlife.
And agree completely with your reality of not thinking about ‘if only’ unless prompted to do so. As a matter of fact, I went back to that last prompt and started there with this one, lol.
Elizabeth
anthonynorth said
Hi Elizabeth,
Many thanks for the comments. Always appreciated.
systematicweasel said
Excellent post, Anthony! Very enjoyable read! =)
-Weasel
anthonynorth said
Hi Weasel,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
pamela said
Anthony ~so much that I could have seen~
absolutely if only!
I love that!
Pamela
william said
greed is the downfall of man, nice one mate..
anthonynorth said
Hi Pamela,
Many thanks. Glad you liked it.
Hi William,
It is indeed. Thanks for that.
RiikaInfinityy 마왕 said
If Only had happened it would be glee,
I’d be master of my destiny
Such strong and beautiful words, totally love them!
Thank for sharing^^
anthonynorth said
Hi RiikaInfinityy,
Many thanks for those kind words
vivinfrance said
Anthony, I’ve just finished reading a huge “if only” novel, which had me fuming: it portrayed all the elements of the greed society that I most detest, and your piece expresses my feelings perfectly. I also loved your If Only poem.
ViV
anthonynorth said
Hi Viv,
Many thanks. Yes, greed is certainly getting out of hand.
Jeeves said
I like micro fiction
anthonynorth said
Hi Jeeves,
Many thanks for that.
Old Egg said
I liked the possibility that Faith was a girlfriend who you could definitely not do without.
anthonynorth said
Hi Old Egg,
Thanks for that. Wasn’t sure whether that one would work.
marja said
I love your blogged piece “intertwined with the afterblog LOL yes indeed all would be different IF only had come Good one
anthonynorth said
Hi Marja,
Many thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.
kimmy said
on greed: well, i remember one quotation i read quite a long time ago, it said ‘to be SMART enough to get ALL that money, one must be stupid enough to want it’ i was in high school then and simply found it funny. but now that i’ve grown, i feel sad when i think about it..
Twilight said
On “Greed” – - agreed! Lack of balance can be traced as source of most of the ills of our world.
Love your Flash Fiction – I notice these “dead” blogs all the time during researching topics for my own posts. I often wonder whether, one day, Blogger, WordPress, et al will “plough ‘em in” to free up cyber space.
anthonynorth said
Hi Kimmy,
Many thanks. That’s a very clever quote. I like it.
Hi Twilight,
You’re right about greed. Not sure I want those blogs taken off, though. Some of them are classics.
Old Grizz said
you have the right thoughts on greed but it is not just big biz. It is every place and every one (at least here is the “bad old” US of A). My response is a little ironic given my post for “Faith”. I’ll have to work on that one.
anthonynorth said
Hi Old Grizz,
Oh yes, greed will always out – but maybe made even worse when the culture praises it.
naquillity said
Blogged and If Only were my favorites. I think there are many blogs who suffer spamming comments even when they’re still alive and well. If Only demonstrates to us how easily life can elude us if we continue saying… if only to ourselves. hope all is well.
anthonynorth said
Hi Naquillity,
Many thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Comedy Plus said
I don’t know where the balance should be to thwart greed, but here in the U.S. capitalism is a dirty word. Entitlements seem to be the big deal. Redistribution of the wealth while more and more live on welfare (for their entire lives) and never contribute to the whole. I see this as a very big problem.
Have a terrific day Anthony.
Pat said
Your son is multi-talented and hilarious….He’s a quadruple threat–he’s a comedian, he’s a painter, he plays the guitar and he sings! Hollywood’s calling.
I liked your microfiction Monday–the crows have got it straight…and I do see their contempt deposits often.
anthonynorth said
Hi Sandee,
Yes, capitalism has become a dirty word, which is a shame as used correctly it’s a good system.
Hi Pat,
Thanks for that. Yes, you can often see those deposits
And thanks also for the kind words about Richard.
SandyCarlson said
Anthony,
I enjoyed your microfiction. Very funny! And your choice of Poe….excellent! Also, I have wondered what happens to blogs after the owner vanishes. All that data out there barely tethered to the mother ship. Strange.
wayne said
nicely written again tony…if only…I had enough time right now I would read it alllll again…but will do later on..thanks again for allllllllllll you words
Stan Ski said
If onlty we weren’t so greedy, perhaps we wouldn’t have to think ‘if only’…
quilly said
Mileage is a matter of perspective — real and imagined.
Amoeba was just standing on that same soapbox and gave me close to that same speech on corporate America and greed. Amoeba’s speech was considerably longer, but we ended with the same line!
anthonynorth said
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for that. Yes, Poe would have great fun with those afterblogs.
Hi Wayne,
Many thanks. Yes, if only …
Hi Stan,
So very true.
Hi Quilly,
Ah, great minds, and all that
Deborah said
I popped in to read one, then read them all!
brilliant writing.
MorningAJ said
I wish I understood where my comments go on your site…. I always get lost. I love the “Crow flies” microfiction. Thanks for a Monday morning laugh.
anthonynorth said
Hi AJ,
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it. My Magazine Post can be confusing but this comment hit the right spot perfectly
trisha said
somewhere down the line ambition has been replaced by greed. people call it ambition but actually they describe greed.
anthonynorth said
Hi Trisha,
So very true.
SparkleFarkle said
Ahhhh, yet another “colour” of contempt? LOL! Like Speedy Alka Seltzer sorta says, “Plop, plop…what a relief ‘it’ is!”
anthonynorth said
Hi SparkleFarkle,
Indeed
zephyr said
Greed is a wonderful piece. Like a lot of other things Capitalism has also gone awry. We are living in dangerous times when things are simply getting out of hand and galloping away.
Loved your microfiction. One can perfectly understand the disgust of the crow! Entertaining post that!
anthonynorth said
Hi Zephyr,
Thanks for that. Yes, we’re becoming too specialised, which means single minded. Always a danger.
Ellie said
LOL. Good on the crow, I say. Funny story. Thank you!
anthonynorth said
Hi Ellie,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated
anthonynorth said
Hi Deborah,
Many thanks for the kind words. Your comment got stuck in the spam queue, but I saved it.
Me a writer? said
I saw a peanut stand,
Heard a rubber band,
I saw a needle that winked it’s eye.
But I think I will have seen everything
when I’ve seen a sign that don’t lie.
Thanks for dropping by to read my 140. Hope your week goes well
anthonynorth said
Hi Me A Writer,
That’s a good comment
Michael G-G said
Wicked good, all of it this week. The crow MM was brilliant and I enjoyed the poems. Your comment about Pastie and the Cornish middle name was tear-inducingly funny.
Have a great week
anthonynorth said
Hi Michael,
Many thanks for those kind words. Much appreciated
Sylvia Kirkwood said
Oh, Anthony, I love it! We have a lot of crows here that express themselves in exactly the same way — about mileage or just about anything else! Have a great week!
Sylvia
anthonynorth said
Hi Sylvia,
Many thanks. I’ve even known them indulge in carpet bombing
suz said
Oh your microfiction was so clever
I could just hear those snooty crows
cawing all that
anthonynorth said
Hi Suz,
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it.
Nessa said
CHOICES: The nightmares be damned!!!
anthonynorth said
Hi Nessa,
Thanks for that.
Mama Badger said
I guess the road sign guys don’t travel “as the crow flies” so to speak! Wish I had time to read the rest today.
Kelley Westenhoff said
Most excellent, Anthony! I have, on occasioned, wondered about those who decide what number to put on the road signs…they must not know how those numbers are terrifying or comforting, depending on how well rested or relieved one is!
Thom said
Your 55 is right on the money my friend. I wonder how many people actually think about that. But there again, who cares actually
Great microfiction. Speaks volumes. 
Have a great week ahead 
anthonynorth said
Hi Mama Badger,
Very true – but do the crows understand that?
Hi Kelley,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Hi Thom,
Many thanks. Most don’t care, I suppose. But I’m a strange sort of chap
hope said
I like the thought of crows getting even.
anthonynorth said
Hi Hope,
Ah, the Birds. They do, you know
KB said
Love your microfiction this week. Thanks for visiting mine.
anthonynorth said
Hi KB,
Thanks for that, and you’re welcome.
EG Wow, Canada said
I came here to read the microfiction but stayed to read the rest as well. How lucky crows are they can fly straight lines and afford to defecate on signs.
Loved your piece on greed, which will be our society’s ruin.
Sylvia Morice said
Good microfiction this week! Those crows are like the seagulls we have around here! Cheers.
Trisha said
loved the “nightmares” piece, do you suffer from nightmares or were just having fun?
anthonynorth said
Hi EG Wow,
Thanks for that. So very true.
Hi Sylvia,
Many thanks. Yes, so many species of birds like to show contempt, don’t they
Hi Trisha,
I really cannot recall ever having a nightmare. Dreams, certainly, but not nightmares.
Oh, just having fun
Leo (Leonnyes) said
oh yes, Faith is all that is needed to conquer any Hell i think!
a lovely take on the Sunday Scribble, Anthony sir!
anthonynorth said
Hi Leo,
Many thanks for that. Much appreciated
Leo (Leonnyes) said
ah.. master of my own destiny.. if only that were true
maybe that will happen sometime soon 
can’t say..!
could I entice you to my humor meme someday?
anthonynorth said
Hi Leo,
Indeed
Not sure I can manage any more memes at the moment, sadly. I’m already thinking I’m doing too many – but they’re soooo addictive …
Leo (Leonnyes) said
ah.. no problem sir
yeah, they’re addictive for sure 
i’m a bit too enthusiastic at times perhaps 
but I do a lot of memes myself,around 18 I think, though not in one blockbuster post 
anyways, if you ever feel you can manage, the link is in my blog
good to read u sir..! back again soon, for the remaining..
anthonynorth said
Hi Leo,
Thanks for that. I used to do more, but with chronic fatigue syndrome I have to be careful I don’t over do things.
Leo (Leonnyes) said
Hi Tony sir, Back again, this time through ABC W
lol.
Well, success doesn’t need greed, I feel. It needs more of determination, and desire.. and well, a bit of luck too..!
taking what’s rightfully ours in a right manner, well that perhaps sooner or later turns to success.. and a satisfying one too, since we worked without greed 
Hmm, nice thoughtful post! And yeah, please be careful itself.. It’s good to slow down at times too..!
Sylvia Kirkwood said
Serfdom indeed! Great post and sadly so very true! Do take care of yourself, Anthony! Enjoy the rest of your week!
Sylvia
Roger Green said
Hollywood is making a follow-up to the 1980s movie Wall Street, from which the line greed is good comes:
Wall Street clip
Wall Street 2 trailer
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Tumblewords said
Greed. It did get a little out of hand! Hope it swings around again, but it may take more time than I have.
anthonynorth said
Hi Leo,
Thanks for that. Yes, I’ve no problem at all with deserved success. I encourage it.
Hi Sylvia,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Hi Tumblewords,
When its encouraged, it becomes endemic, I’m afraid.
ladynimue said
I specially enjoyed reading the 55 fiction on logging .. its so close to my ideas some days back on my blog !! you inspired it more now !!!
Faith and microfiction were good read
will be back for rest !
anthonynorth said
Hi Nimue,
Thanks for that. Very kind words.
SenderUpWords said
Like Gordon Gecko said in Wall Street…”Greed is Good” which of course it is not. Though I did write a piece once saying that Greed is god. Great One Shot. Love and Light, Sender
brian said
she gave him all he lacked…that just might be worth the hell…smiles. happy one shot!
anthonynorth said
Hi SenderUpWords,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Hi Brian,
It will indeed. Many thanks.
Gayle said
On trade news: How did we exist before ebay? I made a purchase there just today! Yep, keeps on growing!
anthonynorth said
Hi Gayle,
I guess we never missed what we never had. now it’s here, we need it.
signed .............bkm said
love it from Greed – to afterblog, that was a great post – i still have guilt for killing of a previous blog….bkm
anthonynorth said
Hi Bkm,
Thanks for that. Yes, blogs take on a life of their own – and they are part of us.
anthonynorth said
Hi Roger,
Your comment was caught in the spam queue, but I’ve saved it
Thanks for that.
Monkey Man said
Loved how you touched on the blog left untouched. I had never considered it. Also love the piece on the crow’s perspective and Faith. Excellent.
Neva Flores said
Your microfiction is off the chain.
Talon said
“Choices” was great, Anthony. The last line had me laughing out loud.
“If Only” was superb. Ah, that tricky place that never existed that we all long to visit.
suzicate said
Aha, Poe would defintely be my choice!!!!
Chris G. said
“If only,” “If only,” “If only”…we all long to go there, and yet, who is to say it would be better? So much time dwelt on possibility only tears us from what is…Loved it. Great piece. The microfiction was also a winner. And as for the Health News…YES! Come on people, get some sunlight while you can! Nature beckons dang it.
vernz said
true, very well said…
I hope you can drop by
My ABC Wednesday here
And HERE TOO
Reader Wil said
Greed destroys friendship. I was happiest when we had little money, enough to make ends meet. Then it was a challenge to be careful and still be generous enough to donate for good causes. I am glad that we were not consumed by greed.
I remember that all our friends were not rich and shared what ever they had. Life was actually so much easier and simpler.
anthonynorth said
Hi Monkey Man,
Thanks for that. Yes, they continue after, don’t they?
Hi Neva Flores,
Many thanks, and welcome.
Hi Talon,
Thank you. Yes, ‘if only’ is a strange place.
Hi Suzicate,
Yes, he’s my all time favourite writer.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated.
Hi Reader Wil,
I totally agree with this. To have enough to be comfortable is all that’s needed.
anthonynorth said
Hi Vernz,
Thanks for that.
pete marshall said
another absorbing read….if only…got me singing hazel O’Conner from braking glass…choices..heck you mentioned poe so that was enough for me lol…as for the news items…again i find i am in agreement…but looking forward to seeing what you have to say on Blairs memoirs…cant believe he has admitted that he thought making brown PM would be a disaster..he should be hung for treason rather than flaunting his wealth in the eyes of a country he bankrupted!!! Brown was so set up but his greed led him there too!!!!cheers and have a great week pete
anthonynorth said
Hi Pete,
Thanks for that. I’ve often thought the New Labour govt was creeping very close to being treasonous.
ThomG said
“Pixel Power” is haunting, but in a very good way. Makes you think, huh?
Leo (Leonnyes) said
ah.. it is a nice thought provoking 3ww, yours
nice one Tony sir! 
Jay Thurston said
Choices – I liked the way you ended that one.
Blogged – Well that’s an eerie thought.
Pixel Power – Another eerie thought actually. Makes me want to review my saved photos.
Thanks for the comment Anthony and fun stuff as always!
anthonynorth said
Hi Thom,
Thanks for that. It certainly does
Hi Leo,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Hi Jay,
Many thanks.
Yes, I’m in eerie mood this week, I think
Claudia said
i liked your “if only” poem…it’s just such a useless thing to do – right – and you capture it!
megzone said
wwoowww.. lovely collection of things there
Me a writer? said
Faith for when you have no hope. Thanks for dropping by to read my poem. Hope your week goes well
anthonynorth said
Hi Claudia,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Hi Megzone,
Many thanks. Glad you liked them.
Hi Me A Writer,
Yes, you need faith in hope.
Mama Zen said
Outstanding microfiction!
anthonynorth said
Hi Mama Zen,
Thanks for that. Very kind words.
Amity said
Hi Anthony;
A beautiful 3WW offering! How many ghosts are in my cam? It depends on how many clicks I could make!
Interesting one Anthony!
Alice Audrey said
Crows actually do fly pretty straight when they want to.
ladynimue said
Good one for 3WW
Shelley Munro said
The one on road signs made me laugh, and I had to agree about the dead blogs. There’s nothing sadder than an abandoned blog.
anthonynorth said
Hi Amity,
Thanks for that. glad you liked it.
Hi Alice,
They certainly do.
Hi Nimue,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Hi Shelley,
Yes, they look so abandoned, don’t they?
Dreamer said
The microfiction and the 55-er were both pretty amazing, in entirely different ways, of course
anthonynorth said
Hi Dreamer,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Ramesh Sood said
Hi Anthony,
Coming to your site is always a delight.. so much to receive and receive I do.. very nice takes on all the prompts.. I find learnings scattered here..one just has to pick.. Thanks..
anthonynorth said
Hi Ramesh Sood,
Many thanks for the kind words.
Timothy P. Remp said
Pixel Power was very creative piece. I know of the camera capturing ghost theories, but you took it to the next level… or into the dark
-Tim
anthonynorth said
Hi Tim,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Jay from The Depp Effect said
So … not a fan of serfdom them? Can’t blame you! But if we only had small independent businesses, would these begin to need big business for balance, I wonder?
anthonynorth said
Hi Jay,
Oh, eventually they’d grow big themselves, just the same as everything we do eventually goes extreme. But as I see it, this is what it’s about. Going to the edge, pulling back, going to the edge … been the same throughout history.
brian said
where is eve…lol. nice play anthony…
anthonynorth said
Hi Brian,
Many thanks for that
1sojournal said
More than one of us went after the bite, rather than the apple.
Elizabeth
anthonynorth said
Hi Elizabeth,
I guess it’s human nature
naramalone said
I had to laugh when I read choices. I love Poe’s writing but he gives me wicked nightmares.
anthonynorth said
Hi Nara,
Thanks for that. He’s my favourite writer and he manages this as, in many ways, he was writing about HIS nightmares.
amanda said
I think our Magpie Bad Girl is one and the same Hee Hee!
Tumblewords said
Where’s Eve? I thought you were keeping track of her.
I like this short piece!
anthonynorth said
Hi Amanda,
Yes,a bad girl indeed
Hi Tumblewords,
Thanks for that, but she temporarily got away
brian said
lol night of the living blog-esque 55…it just wont die…lol
anthonynorth said
Hi Brian,
Yes, they linger on
Claudia said
uhh – quite a blog thriller 55 you wrote…wow
my 55 is here
G-Man said
Wow Tony…
Immortal Thru Blogging!
I feel like Hercules!
Excellent as Always…Thanks for sharing your brilliant mind, and have a Kick Ass Week-End….G
anthonynorth said
Hi Claudia,
Many thanks. Glad you liked it.
Hi G-Man,
Thanks for that. I guess that means you’re involved in the 55 Labours of Galen
Me a writer? said
Interesting notion, where is cyber heaven? Thanks for reading my Friday 55. Hope your week goes well
anthonynorth said
Hi Me A Writer,
Thanks for that. It’ll appear any time soon
systematicweasel said
Awesome magpie! =)
-Weasel
Alice Audrey said
It just occurred to me your 55 could be about Dr. John’s blog. I realize he was getting up there in age, but his death still hit hard.
anthonynorth said
Hi Weasel,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Hi Alice,
I never thought of that. Dr John was a great guy, missed by many of us.
Talon said
Loved your 55, Anthony! It’s strange how things will forever be out there…
And your microfiction cracked me up – especially as I had a bird show my car a little contempt this afternoon!
anthonynorth said
Hi Talon,
Many thanks. Yes, birds often show such contempt, don’t they?
willow said
Poor Eve always gets the blame.
anthonynorth said
Hi Willow,
Unfortunately culture is like that.
Nara Malone said
So true about blogs. When I go to the abandoned blogs of friends it has the feeling of a graveyard.
anthonynorth said
Hi Nara,
Yes, I can identify with that.
ninotaziz said
Dear Anthony,
Once again, a very enjoyable visit. Especially that last bit about celebrities. But isn’t this the norm nowdays – Obama (whom I still like but pity), Sarkozy, Gillard? Best of all – Palin?
anthonynorth said
Hi Ninotaziz,
Thanks for that. Yes, sadly it is the norm. But hopefully just a blip.
Jannie Funster said
Forever entwined with the afterblog — funny thought!
Deep and fun, as usual!
xo
Claudia said
ha – she’s already out of paradise… – fun attempt on the magpie prompt
here’s my magpie
anthonynorth said
Hi Jannie,
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it
Hi Claudia,
She is indeed. Many thanks.
moondustwriter said
I like your sunny note about Vit D. I have to agree – we need sun. Can’t bottle that one up
People who are never in the sun get skin cancer – hmmm
sorry I missed coming by sooner my illustrious friend
Leo (Leonnyes) said
Firstly, for the 55 fiction, I could identify, having been forced to move from Blogger to WordPress earlier this August. it felt like a graveyard when I visited there too, so I’ve begun trying to renew it, write there too..
Hopefully, I can still maintain that as well! 
Coming to your OSI, well, one does have a choice of nightmares
reading right stuff before bed gives me a choice too usually.. nice one sir!
My OSI
anthonynorth said
Hi Moondustwriter,
Thanks for that. Any time is good for me.
Hi Leo,
Many thanks. Yes, I have a Blogger blog which is hardly used, too. A shame really.
Geraldine said
Let’s hope those vampires stay away!!!
anthonynorth said
Hi Geraldine,
Let’s hope so
Jim said
Hey, Anthony ~~ I’d love to have a nightmare about magicians in a psychic fight.
Guess I should be reading more Poe.
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systematicweasel said
Poe is always a wonderful choice! I remember reading him for hours back in high school. Personal favorite poem is always A Dream Within A Dream. Excellent post! =)
-Weasel
Tammie said
oh, choices come in so many forms!
anthonynorth said
Hi Jim,
Poe is good for nightmares. A great writer.
Hi Weasel,
Thanks for that. Yes, and his short stories are excellent, too, as well as his poetry.
Hi Tammie,
They do indeed.
patti said
Ah tes- good old Poe- stuff nightmares are made of… and loved Magpie’s Tale- cute!
Tumblewords said
Poe is always a good choice, unless… Good post, as always. BTW, the webshow is a hoot – quite amazing and fun!
Amity said
Oh Anthony, I wouldn’t choose any nightmare…but why nightmare? Could we not dream of better things other than that???
Nice, nice take this is! Good morning!
anthonynorth said
Hi Patti,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Hi Tumblewords,
Many thanks. Yes, my son is doing well.
Hi Amity,
I agree. Nice dreams are much better, but I’m not sure they’d have worked on my monthly horror post, though.
pieceofpie said
hi guru tony… i really enjoyed this week’s post… creativity is alive and well…
Lena said
Would you Adam ‘n’ Eve it..? I’m glad you did!
anthonynorth said
Hi Pieceofpie,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Hi Lena,
Thanks for the kind words.
suzicate said
Have to make the most as life passes by because there are no do overs!
anthonynorth said
Hi Suzicate,
So very true.
Trisha said
loved the magpie tale.
anthonynorth said
Hi Trisha,
Many thanks. Much appreciated.
Trisha said
just loved the pixel power.
anthonynorth said
Hi Trisha,
Thanks for that.
Curtis said
Oh consumerism, how you encourage greed and enforce serfdom if no one complies to your will…
anthonynorth said
Hi Curtis,
Indeed.