When a sniper takes a shot, there are countless variables to consider before squeezing the trigger --- wind speed, wind direction, range, target movement, mirage, light source, temperature, barometric pressure, and that's just the beginning. The work that goes into getting a good position to...
If you find yourself writing in a stiff or formal tone, try using speech-to-text software. As you dictate your story, the software will transcribe your words. Then you can edit it where necessary to make it sound like you. 6. Expose the Impact It Had on Your Life Your memoir isn’t...
You might have casually asked for word of me." "I didn't want word of you." She recoiled, and he whipped an arm around her waist, pulling her close. "How can I explain? You know my parents died several years ago. I've no siblings, very few relations. And it didn't take but...
Servicing the pull cord on a lawn mower is usually simple, but not so on a string trimmer. The problem is that you usually have to disassemble the entire motor housing to get to the pull cord recoil housing. Once you do, you're probably going to have to replace the spring because that...
Revenge, at first though sweet, bitter ere long, Back on itself recoils. A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life. Confusion heard his voice, and wild uproar Stood ruled, st...
Kicking apart a pile of dirty clothes at the end of the couch, and recoiling from the eruption of roaches from within, he called, “Do you really think we’ll find anything linking the costumed man’s victims in here?” Elizabeth walked into the bedroom, which was even worse than the ...
There are some species that live long enough to migrate thousands of miles or hibernate through the winter. But at the end of the journey or the start of spring, the butterflies' actions are still the same. They mate, the females lay eggs, and all the adults die. The eggs hatch into ...
The beach was no better off than anywhere else. The stark white sand contrasted with the depressing grey sky. The water had bodies floating in it, tainting parts of the ocean red. The palm trees drooped low to the ground, as if the smallest gust of wind would bowl them over. There we...
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Failure sent me into a mental funk that lasted till June of this year. This year I returned Healthy, Familiar, Fit and Ready to Race. The one wildcard with the early spring race in Auckland is the weather. Always cooler than OKlahoma. Rain almost every day. For the 2018 NZ Race not ...