We've held the fire through the longest night, and so the light in the sky grows strong this morning. As the days begin to lengthen, may this season also bring us growing hope for the days to come. Blessed Yule.

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Reveal the answer to yesterday's poll.

In my 30's, I started attending large Pagan festivals at a clothing-optional site. Dancing naked before a raging bonfire is delightfully primal.

I joined the djembe players at the Shabbat held before my storytelling commencement.

Ornaments needing repair tend to get a special touch (ref pic).

I had however NOT yet written an ad for the cannibal catering service. That's in progress today 🍖

Sinister Minutes 2:20 Open Market - The Box

In the strongest communities, each of us pitch in and do what's best for one another. Sometimes that requires a little sacrifice. Sometimes the sacrifice isn't so little.

https://www.sinisterminutes.com/episodes-season-2 or wherever you grab your podcasts.

Written by Brett R. Scott, narrated by @KurtHohmann (me), music by Tim Parker.

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If your creativity had a mascot or symbol, what would it be?

I'm all over the place. So perhaps something like a chimera. Preferably one that makes people think of darkness, so Baphomet comes to mind. But I'm also aware that most people who know my true personality would never buy into a scary-looking Baphomet, so I suppose it's all about this one that I commissioned from a fiber artist friend.

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Describe a statue you have seen that struck your fancy.

I've long been partial to 'Medusa with the Head of Perseus' by Luciano Garbati. Mythological legends can always use a well-placed storytelling kick in the pants, and I think this statue rights at least a few wrongs from that particular story quite nicely.

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How did your creativity go this month?

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In terms of writing, how did this month go for you?

This was a "public performance" month. No less than 3 live gigs as the Sinister Minutes team: gigs are me reading my flash fiction and poetry while my podcast partner Tim improvs music.

We took it another step, and added an artist who improv'd a painting while we were doing our thing. 30 minutes for Magdelena Claypool to get from blank canvas to here.

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After a long and dedicated life standing upright, going through a yearly cycle of putting forth leaves, fighting for sunlight and water, and providing a home for countless birds, I finally divorce my roots and earn the option of laying about in the cool water. So what happens? This dumbass decides to roost on me.

Take off. I'm retired.

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What is the spookiest thing you’ve ever written? Share an excerpt.

I don't know if it counts as spookiest, but it's recent and therefore still fresh in my mind. This is "Night Sweats."