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Top Ten - Places I Want to See Before I Die

8/29/2018

There's no particular order of these places, though there are a few that have been on my list for a long time (and I won't call it "bucket list" because I'm not going to kick the bucket when I leave, lol.

So #10: Machu Pichu

#9: Scotland, pretty much any part of it.

#8: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

#7: White Sands Desert National Monument

#6: New Zealand, pretty much all of it.

#5: Uluru, Australia

#4: Devil's Tower, Wyoming

#3: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

#2: Hungary

#1: Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon

Okay, so that last one wasn't Powell's per se, but I just liked the look of the bookstore in a place with arching cathedral ceilings. It's actually The Wool Exchange in the UK. I'd go there, too. :)

That's it for me. Check out what the other authors want to see before their time's up. :)

Top Ten List - Best Things in Life

3/28/2018

I keep hearing someone's voice say, "The best things in life aren't things." And I agree, but I have a few "things" on my list.

Top Ten best things in life:

10. Dark Chocolate. Whether solid like a bar, molten in a cup, gooey like pudding, or moist like cake, it's awesome.

9. Books. Romance in particular, but all sorts of books. They'll save our culture from the tyrants, I'm telling you. First Amendment in physical form.

8. Coffee - the life's blood of authors and writers everywhere.

7. Honesty and Integrity - which go together hand-in-hand. You can't have integrity if you're not honest, and you're not honest if you don't pair it with integrity.

6. Love - for yourself, for others, for beings you can't readily converse with, for the world at large. This place is pretty sucky without love.

5. Sex - yep, I went there. Sex with the right partner, which includes yourself, is one of the best things in life.

4. A safe place to live. Having that sanctuary where you can be yourself, let your guard down, relax and breathe is not only one of the best things, but also one of the most important.

3. Cat (or dog). Critters to take care of you when you need a non-judgmental friend. My cat has kept me sane when the world has collapsed around me.

2. Family - and I'm not talking about the one you're born into. I'm talking about the family you've gathered throughout your life. Those who stand by you and back your play when you need them to.

1. Partner(s) - that one person (or people) who know you best, have your best interests at heart, support your dreams, help pick you up when you fall, and let you do the same for them.

There you have it. My top ten list. What are your top ten best things in life? Check out the other authors have similar lists below:

Top Ten - Disney Movies

2/28/2018

Welcome back to Weird, Wild, & Wicked Tales for the Top Ten List. Each month we do one of these top ten lists to give you an idea of what we're thinking of; as authors, as people, as random lists we've put together. This month is Disney Movies. For the record, I'm including Pixar films as well because I actually like them a lot better than the old Disney movies.

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10. Toy Story. This was the first time snark was added to a film so beautifully. "You're mocking me, aren't you?" :D

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9. Finding Nemo. This story really showed friendship and courage in the face of big-time fears. "Good feeling's gone."

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8. Cars. I loved the way Doc Hudson reminded Lightning McQueen that a little hard work and generosity made everyone win in the end. "This grumpy old race car once told me it's just an empty cup." Glory, it makes me tear up just typing it.

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7. Planes: Fire & Rescue. Okay, it doesn't get more perfect than a heartfelt story about never giving up and firefighters, and my personal love of helicopters. Dusty learned to be a firefighter to help the old firetruck at Propwash Junction, and he gave his all to save the old honeymooning couple on the bridge. Oh, the feels!

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6. The Jungle Book (1994) starring Jason Scott Lee. Who can resist that handsome "Indian" prince?

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5. WALL-E. I loved the story of love and connection between EVE and WALL-E. And EVE was badass. No one messed with her.

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4. Enchanted. This was the first time Disney made fun of themselves with the woman who sings and gets the woodland creatures to help her. Bring that to the jaded New York businessman and it worked like a charm. Plus this was the first Dauntless Romance put out by Disney - Giselle saves him from the dragon in the end.

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3. Mulan. This is a woman who will do what she can to save her father from having to fight. But in the end, she saves a lot more than just him. "Let's go kick some Hunny-buns!"

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2. Tangled. Not only is the heroine determined and helps the hero get away, but she uses her abilities to help all sorts of people. And Flynn has to be my favorite Disney hero, ever. "I don't do backstory."

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1. Moana. Okay, when I saw the previews I wasn't convinced I wanted to see it, but when the kids begged me to rent it, I was surprised at how much Disney had pulled in reincarnation and women helping women into this tale. Maui had hurt Te Fiti, but only Moana could heal her. This wasn't a romance, it was empowerment and it was magnificent. But Grandma was my favorite character by far. "Or else I chose the wrong tattoo."

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There you have it. My top ten list. What are your top ten Disney movies? Check out the other authors have similar lists below:

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