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Author Archives: silaschampion
Toss Your Caber
Last weekend I went to my first Tartan Day celebration. Tartan Day is an annual celebration of Scottish heritage. Festivals are held all over the United States in parks and other public spaces. There are a lot of men in … Continue reading
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Irish Journeys
Since St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, I thought I would share a few thoughts about my sojourns through the Emerald Isle. I first went to Ireland twenty years ago. I was a young man then, carefree and ready to see … Continue reading
Not Quite Olympian
I like the Winter Olympics. Mostly because they have hockey but also because they have lots of weird sports you never even think about except during the winter olympics. You can watch people yell at each other while they slide … Continue reading
On Winter
Right now much of America is deep in the grip of winter. Winter starts out with fluffy snow and a warm thoughts of Christmas. Bright lights decorate houses and green trees fill our living rooms. Yummy treats are available at … Continue reading
Sprinting Through November
This blog has been quiet since the end of October and I thought I owed everyone an explanation. Every November, writers around the world participate in National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo for short. The premise is simple, write a … Continue reading
Texas Slim and the Halloween Prank
One Halloween day Texas Slim and Pecos Pete lounged around the bunkhouse fire. A chilly wind blew tumbleweeds past the door. The cows were all fed and the two cowboys had nothing else they wanted to do that day. That … Continue reading
Three Reasons Why Fall is Awesome
We are in the heart of autumn. The weather is cooler and the days are shorter. I love the the fall. I think there are three reasons why the fall is great. Foliage The changing leaves never cease to amaze. … Continue reading
Texas Slim and the Apple Pie Caper
Periodically I make up stories to tell my children at bedtime. Here’s one I wrote down the next morning. It’s a fun story but I must warn you, the characters use bad grammar. Texas Slim and the Apple Pie Caper … Continue reading
The County Fair
Here’s short story I wrote after attending the county fair in my hometown. The County Fair By Silas Champion Two old men watched the sun sink into a thin bed of feathery clouds. The shorter one ran his fingers through … Continue reading
Where’s my Participation Trophy?
I’ve never had good luck in contests. I ran track in high school. I never did better than last place. I played basketball as well, but we weren’t very good. I learned early on that athletics would never be my … Continue reading
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