Delicious Writing

Having made my living as a writer, I savor the good stuff.
Sometimes I recommend a book for the writing itself.
In Land of Milk and Honey author C. Pam Zhang spices up her dystopian novel with luscious food-related images and culinary references.
The beauty of Zhang’s writing style makes it easier to stomach the bitter truths about an environmental situation that disturbingly mirrors our own.
The storyline may or may not be to your taste.
But the writing is delicious.

The Miracle of the Lemons

Last Christmas a blast of polar air chilled temperatures down below freezing for three straight days, unusual weather conditions for extreme south Georgia.

My friend’s lemon tree, full of lemons, froze.

When the thaw came every fruit rotted and all the leaves dropped.

We nearly despaired.

Instead we focused hope and blessings on that bare tree.

Now that tree is glorious with green leaves and golden fruit, genuine south Georgia Miracle Lemons.

Civil Discourse

The Purple Dragon spoke:
“I was talking to a friend, a man who is considered certifiably crazy by the mental health industry.
“This friend explicated for me his unique worldview.
“Of course I listened until he was finished before I described the way I see the world, which is radically different.
“My friend listened attentively, then stated simply: ‘That works for you. ‘
“I agreed: ‘Just like yours works for you. ‘
“We both nodded, then changed the subject.”
The Purple Dragon smiled.
“It was the most civil discourse I have ever enjoyed with a human. “

VICTORY!

“It’s nice, to see The People win!” smiled the Purple Dragon.

The Dragon’s friends had been sued by the city they love, after they worked to gather enough petitions to add to their city’s charter an amendment ensuring citizens the RIGHT TO CLEAN WATER.

Enough petitions got the amendment a spot on the ballot and more than 80% of voters approved it – but the city council objected, and took the group to court.

The judge ruled in the group’s favor!

The amendment must be added!

VICTORY!

Beefless Crumbles

“Eat anything you find in the kitchen, ” they said when they left.

The Purple Dragon was happy to oblige.

Dragons are always hungry.

Foraging in the freezer revealed something called Beefless Crumbles.

The stuff in the bag looked more like ground beef than like the vegetables listed on the label.

Sautéed with onions and garlic the savory fragrance is mildly umami.

“Tastes like food,” nodded the Purple Dragon, chewing thoughtfully, “but honestly, I prefer my produce in its original packaging. “

Support Your Local Poet

The Purple Dragon loves books, especially books written by friends.

Valdosta poet Jeff Hill, along with Satellite Beach poet Nancy Crozier, officially launched their joint poetry collection at a book release party hosted by Traditional Cuts Shaves and Brews in Melbourne, Florida.

TWO SPARKS A FLAME is a split project, even-steven, each poet taking half the pages and turned 180 degrees from each other’s work, a visually interesting volume.
But beyond that novelty, this is good material, solid poetry, self-revelatory and painfully honest.
Order your copy from wndpress.com
SUPPORT ALL ARTISTS!

Delicious and Nutritious

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“But I know what I like, and I am not afraid to share,” asserted the Purple Dragon.

“Take these crackers – please, try one! – these are the best crackers I have ever devoured!

“They’re cheap, at Aldi grocery stores, and highly nutritious.

“Read the label… you do read labels, don’t you?”

LISTEN to the Purple Dragon!

Crunch and Crush

Dragons are particular about what’s in the salad.

“Crunch and crush, that’s what I like, ” explained the Purple Dragon.

“Crunch comes with the fresh raw veggies, and for crush you need nuts, grains, or seeds. Crunch is crisp and crush is chewy, and I like both together.

“I like to know before I eat why I’m eating what I eat. Mindless eating leads to mistakes… like last year when in my excitement about birthday cake I accidentally ate The Old Lady (sorry about that).

“Better I should think before I eat!”

LISTEN to the Purple Dragon!