The Shriek History

Derk contacted me last night to see if I wanted to update the Shriekback History for the new flash site. A lot has happened since 2000, so it's time to continue the story of Shriekback and include Cabal Iguana's involvement as well as add the adventures of Stic Basin and Barry's solo excursions. I got word this morning that I pretty much have free reign with what to write, so I'll be getting on the job no later than tomorrow morning.

I'm just happy that my writing contributions will carry on to the new site. I figured everything would be revamped, redone, and revived, leaving anything to do with the old site to drift into forgotten realms. It heartens me to know now that this won't be the case, that I'll still be a part of the digital conspiracy, if only a peripheral part. That's okay with me.

Fountain of Youth

At the diabetes nutrition class today, an elderly lady asked Aunt Tudi if I was her granddaughter. When Aunt Tudi told me, I was taken aback, thinking that the old woman was insulting Aunt Tudi, implying that she looked very old. That wasn't the case. The old woman thought I was in my teens and was thrown for a loop after Aunt Tudi informed her that I was 37 and she was 61. She looked us both up and down like we were freaks of nature, and asked no more questions.

This has happened so many times in the past. I'm certain that our family is beginning to get the reputation of having found the Fountain of Youth. That's just not the case! But the occasional blood bath and sucking of life energy from our fellow humans does help considerably. Ayup.