Category Archives: Fiction

Serendipity Encounter in the Lacandon Jungle: Meeting Brian D’Amato

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mandy Lender

It was the end of March and beginning of April 1999 that Chuck Gillen and me went on an unplanned impromptu trip to the Lacandon rain forest.  That is the area of southern Mexico (Chiapas), which is home to the … Continue reading →

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UNDERSTANDING RELIGIOUS MOTIVATIONS BEHIND WARS

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Mandy Lender

Religious beliefs often drive conflicts, as emphasized by Ayatollah Khomeini’s assertion that religion and politics are intertwined and inseparable. Continue reading →

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JAMES PATTERSON BY JAMES PATTERSON – LESSONS FROM A WRITING TITAN

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Mandy Lender

The essay revisits the author’s reflections on James Patterson’s memoir, analyzing his successful career, creative writing techniques, and philanthropic efforts to promote literacy and education. Patterson’s insights emphasize empathy and collaboration. Continue reading →

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KANGAROO, COURT IN SERENDIPITY

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Mandy Lender

Did you know?  Binder Park Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan hosts red kangaroos. The zoo also has other Australian animals, including laughing kookaburras.  There is an 8th District Court in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A court and resident kangaroos in the zoo of … Continue reading →

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THE GARTER AND THE GAVEL – A burlesque show in the court room

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Mandy Lender

The court, usually a solemn place, transforms into a stage for burlesque antics. With a performer taking the spotlight, legal proceedings get a saucy twist. The reasons and reactions are as unpredictable as the acts themselves. While it may court controversy, a courtroom burlesque promises an unforgettable spectacle, defying convention for everyone involved. Continue reading →

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THE IGUANAMAID PRIESTESS

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mandy Lender

There is a world of magic and mystery all around us, and we can all experience it if we open our minds. Remembrance Park is a quiet peaceful place to unwind for the living. Alice and Ben had always been … Continue reading →

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MIDNIGHT AT THE REMEMBRANCE PARK

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Mandy Lender

MIDNIGHT AT THE REMEMBRANCE PARK A new experience for Ben and Alice. – It’s about how they went through the Dead Time that works in the Remembrance Park. Dead time is a mysterious hour that occurs every night around midnight … Continue reading →

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Michael Crichton Curated Musings

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Mandy Lender

Michael Crichton was an author and filmmaker known for his science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction novels.  He attended Harvard University, where he studied anthropology, zoology and medicine.  He was a gifted writer who combined scientific accuracy with suspenseful storytelling. … Continue reading →

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AGATHA BEHIND THE MAUSOLEUM

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Mandy Lender

An Alice and Ben cemetery story. Alice and Ben were enjoying their wedding anniversary while lounging under the trees behind the mausoleum in their favorite memorial park.  This is their old time preferred retreat.  They were enjoying each other’s company … Continue reading →

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BIBLIOBIBULI – TO BE OR NOT TO BE

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Mandy Lender

I’M A BIBLIOBIBULI That’s great! Bibliobibuli are people who love to read. Are you one? In fact, it’s a great thing. Reading can open up new worlds and perspectives, and it can help us learn and grow. It can also … Continue reading →

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