Author: KokkieH

On a different type of spam

Since I’ve started posting on a regular basis I have really seen my followers grow in numbers.  Nothing viral, mind you, but I’m quite happy with the growth at present.  Thanks for everyone who’s following.  I hope I don’t disappoint 😉

However, I have noticed two trends that I don’t particularly like.  The first is spam-liking.  What’s this, you ask?  Have you ever noticed that sometimes you get likes on a post, but if you go to the stats page, there are no views registered? Continue reading “On a different type of spam” →

Song Title Challenge #2: The Mountains of Mourne – Percy French

It’s time for this week’s Song Title Challenge.

Write a short piece of fiction, around 300 words, using the song title as your story title but don’t listen to the song.  Remember to link back to this post so I can find yours.

If you would like to suggest a song title for a future post, you can do so from the challenge page.  You can also leave a suggestion on the Facebook page.

This week’s song is The Mountains of Mourne by Irish musician, Percy French.  The best-known recording is by Don McLean.

The Mountain of Mourn

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You are my sunshine…

…my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey.  You’ll never know dear, how much I love you.  Please don’t take my sunshine away.

Why am I starting today with a song?  Because I have once again received an award.  The Sunshine Award, to be precise.  Thanks to Jayde-Ashe over at The Paperbook Blog for the nomination.  Go give her a visit, why don’t you?

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On owning your words

Words are important.  Since ancient times people have realised this.  

In the Judeo-Christian tradition it is believed that God spoke creation into existence.  From the ancient Jewish texts specifically grew Kabbalistic mysticism, which believed that the letters in the Hebrew alphabet had actual power to influence creation.  The most well-known manifestation of this is in the golem-myth.  Golems were creatures crafted from clay and, so the legend goes, brought to life by words inscribed on their foreheads.  And did you know the standard incantation for stage magicians, “Abracadabra“, is derived from the Hebrew words meaning, “I create what I speak”?

In Japan there is the belief called Kotodama which teaches that mystical power dwells in words and names.  And we can find similar beliefs in in the ancient Egyptian and Babylonian religions, as well as the more mystical branches of many modern-day religions.

The idea has also been used in fiction. Continue reading “On owning your words” →