Blogophilia

Blogophilia 16.12 ~ Summer Fun and Play

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Marvin's Blogophilia

This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 16 in our 12th year!!

The summer smiles,
the summer knows,
and unashamed,
she sheds her clothes

The summer smooths the restless sky, and lovingly she warms the sand on which you lie

The summer knows, the summer’s wise, she sees the doubts within your eyes, and so she takes her summer time, tells the moon to wait and the sun to linger, twists the world ‘round her finger, lets you see the wonder of her arm

And if you’ve learned your lesson well, there’s little more for her to tell, one last caress, it’s time to dress for fall. ~Herman Raucher (from Summer of ‘42)

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Congratulations to our Week 15.12 Jacket Winner!!!!

CONGRATS to this week’s jacket winner!!!
DIANA JILLIAN aka Diana Jay, to her (and our) delight, once again sports the coveted jacket two weeks in a row!! But don’t get too cozy, Diana!! We noticed Irene, with her witty and clever guesses, moved up more than a couple of notches!! BAMMM!!! She placed herself a bit too close for comfort to Christine and Rebecca G., and thus all three are just a mere 2 points behind the leader of the week!! Colleen and Michelle made great strides this week, moving up and closing the gap early in the Season!! Christopher, in line with the ladies Jessica, Lika and Stormy, steadily inching their way up and keeping ahead of the rest of the Blogophilia group!! It’s so very early in Season 2, but we still wonder… who will wear the jacket next week?

Last week’s topic was submitted by Colleen Keller Breuning!!!
It was a bridge of sighs, as Irene Melgoza pegged her vote correctly on the just-back-from-her-Italy-vacation wine connoisseur and birthday girl, Colleen!! They both raised a toast to a well received 4 points each!!

Last week’s bonus suggestions were submitted by Michelle King and Irene Melgoza!!! They each received 2 points for their contribution!

Last week’s picture was submitted by Tyler Myrth!!!
While everyone was caught up with the Bob Marley look, no one realized it wasn’t dreadlocks after all!!! Haha!! They’re actually wire cords ~ long black ones ~ looking like long dreads instead!! And, NO ONE guessed it was the master snow skier himself!!!! Tyler chuckles unabashedly, and chalks up an extra 6 points to his score!!

Martien’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Hair Plugs!!!”
Bettie Davis knows what it feels like to become unplugged from (what looks like) hair plugs????? In any event, she correctly guessed and takes in all 6 points to herself!!

GOOD JOB AND CONGRATULATIONS to those who submitted topics, bonuses and pictures AND earned an extra 3 points each!!! They are Bettie, Christine, Christopher, Colleen, Dahlia, Diana, Irene, Jessica, Lika, Michelle, Rebecca G., Sharon, Stormy and Tyler!!

Now, isn’t that lovely?

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 16 Topic: “Summer Fun and Play”

Hard Bonus (2 points): Incorporate a quote from James Bond
Easy Bonus (1 point): Mention “bacon”

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PLEASE point out or highlight the bonuses within your blog content. It is so easy for us Martians to miss it completely!! And believe you us, we have missed these quite a few times! Blogs must be submitted on or before Midnight (Pacific Standard Time), Saturday, June 29, 2019. Please TAG Martien Ecrits by including his name within your blog content. In doing so, your blog will show up on his timeline. You may also post your blog link in the comment section below and/or post your blog link on the group “Ecrits Blogophilia” page.

*THE GUESSING GAME*
Who and What do you guess on????
Guess who submitted the topic – one guess permitted!
Guess who submitted the picture – one guess permitted!!
And, guess what the secret picture phrase is!! 10 guesses permitted!! PICTURE PHRASE GUESSES CAN BE ANYTHING AT ALL, but remember you are limited to only TEN picture phrases guesses!! ALL GUESSES MUST BE LISTED ON YOUR BLOG in order to count for points. Correct guessing means earning extra points and is so much fun, especially if you’d like to wear our leather jacket!! (No guessing yourself AT ALL – you can’t get points that way!!!)

What are you waiting for? Start writing!!

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BLOGS READY FOR COMMENTARY:

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WEEK 15.12 WRITER POINTS

29 Diana Jillian
27 Christine Wichman
27 Irene Melgoza
27 Rebecca Grusendorf
25 Colleen Keller Breuning
23 Michelle King
21 Christopher Mitchell
21 Jessica Brooke Miller
21 Lika Saliscente-Phipps
21 Stormy Gail Dormire
18 Rebecca S. Revels
17 Bettie Davis
17 Tyler Myrth
11 Sharon GypsyLee
8 Michael Wayne Engeseth
8 Dave Coon
3 Dahlia Ramone
2 Trevor Clower

Blogophilia 15.12 – Bridge of Sighs

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Marvin's Blogophilia

This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 15 in our 12th year!!

There are ten commandments of love
When will you realize
There are ten commandments of love
I believe, I trust, I promise
I wish love’s just a throwaway kiss
In this Pidgin English

If you’re so wise use your lips and eyes
Take it to the bridge she sighs
***Elvis Costello

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Congratulations to our Week 14.12 Jacket Winner!!!!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there in Blogophilia! We have a brand new jacket winner in the first week of Season 2! Diana Jillian is smiling from ear to ear as she proudly claims the coveted leather jacket all for herself! Her amazing guessing skills came in quite handy as she was the only one to nail the correct picture phrase, catapulting her to the top! But look – Christine Wichman and Rebecca Grusendorf are just two points behind her! Because they eluded everyone’s guesses last week, they zoom into second place! A host of Blogophilians are looking up at them with envious eyes. It is early in the season, so we are just warming up. The big question we need answered now is …who will wear the jacket next week?

Last week’s topic was submitted by Christine Wichman!!!
Our California school teacher is celebrating the end of the school year, and busy planning her next adventure! Christine manages to stay out of sight, and because nobody guessed she was the one behind the fire and water last week, she heaps on 6 points!

Last week’s bonus suggestions were submitted by Diana Jillian and Trevor Clower!!! They each received 2 points for their contribution!

Last week’s picture was submitted by Rebecca Grusendorf!!!
The mist of the waterfalls kept Rebecca hidden from plain view, as the Blogophilians were guessing every which way! Because nobody detected her, she scoops in and collects a nifty 6 points!

Martien’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Rainbow Falls!!!”
Woo hoo! After gazing at the beautiful picture, Diana Jillian put two and two together and nailed the phrase! Because she was the only one to do so, she hits the jackpot and collects all 6 points! Sorry Commander K, no bacon for you this week!Now, isn’t that lovely?
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 15 Topic: Bridge of Sighs

Hard Bonus (2 points):
Mention a Shoe Brand Name

Easy Bonus (1 point):
Mention Cake

TIME FOR NEW PROMPT SUBMISSIONS!!!!! This is your final week to submit for points! 📷

Please submit topics, bonus suggestions and pictures for use in the weekly challenges – and have points added to your score just for submitting to Martien! Don’t forget, if any of your prompts are used in subsequent challenges, you have additional opportunities to score points. You have until Midnight PST on Saturday, June 22 to submit via private message the following number of items in these three categories:

 * THREE Pictures (See note below)  * FOUR Topics  * SIX Bonus Suggestions (HINTS: song titles, lyrics, quotes, phrases, movies,  geographical references, inclusion of interesting words, things or actions...be creative and fun, something the writers will enjoy!)
NOTE: Absolutely no copyright pics/materials accepted!  Please ensure you have permission to use pics other than your own.  OR click on the link here to find photos acceptable for reuse:   https://searchenginewatch.com/2016/07/12/how-to-find-copyright-free-images-on-google-image-search-and-other-resources/
No picture phrases need to be submitted along with the pictures, as Martien chooses these each week if your picture is used in the weekly challenge. Remember, you also have the opportunity to score additional points when any of your prompts are used in a weekly Blogophilia challenge - so PLEASE SUBMIT!
DUE DATE:  Midnight PST on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Additional Points for your submissions will appear on the weekly blog challenge posted on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

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PLEASE point out or highlight the bonuses within your blog content. It is so easy for us Martians to miss it completely!! And believe you us, we have missed these quite a few times!

Blogs must be submitted on or before Midnight (Pacific Standard Time), Saturday, June 22, 2019. Please tag Martien Ecrits by including his name within your blog content. In doing so, your blog will show up on his timeline. You may also post your blog link in the comment section below and/or post your blog link on the group “Ecrits Blogophilia” page.

Who and What do you guess on????
Guess who submitted the topic – one guess permitted!
Guess who submitted the picture – one guess permitted!!
And, guess what the secret picture phrase is!! 10 guesses permitted!! PICTURE PHRASE GUESSES CAN BE ANYTHING AT ALL, but remember you are limited to only TEN picture phrases guesses!!

ALL GUESSES MUST BE LISTED ON YOUR BLOG in order to count for points. Correct guessing means earning extra points and is so much fun, especially if you’d like to wear our leather jacket!! (No guessing yourself AT ALL – you can’t get points that way!!!)

What are you waiting for? Start writing!!

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BLOGS READY FOR COMMENTARY:

Rebecca Grusendorf

Christopher Mitchell aka A.G.E.

Lika Saliscente-Phipps

Michael Wayne Engeseth

Bettie Davis

Colleen Keller Breuning

Diana Jillian

Michelle King

Tyler Myrth

Jessica Brooke Miller

Christine Wichman

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WEEK 14.12 WRITER POINTS

17 Diana Jillian
15 Christine Wichman
15 Rebecca Grusendorf
9 Christopher Mitchell
9 Colleen Keller Breuning
9 Irene Melgoza
9 Jessica Brooke Miller
9 Lika Saliscente-Phipps
9 Michelle King
9 Rebecca S. Revels
9 Stormy Gail Dormire
2 Trevor Clower

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Ecrits Blogophilia 14.12 ~ Fire and Water

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Marvin's Blogophilia

This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 14 in our 12th year!!

Welcome to a New Season! This week begins Season 2 of Year 12 – the slate is cleared, and all points from last season roll into Lifetime Points!

I said something to you baby that I might be fed
You said something to me baby that I just can’t forget
Though we’ve been through this before, love is a reviving goal
Give and take a little more
Just like fire and water colder than hotter most of the time
Always coming and going never really knowing where the trouble lied
Baby we know what we got, we know what it takes
So how come we’re so far apart?
Just like fire and water breaking my heart…~ “Fire and Water” by Eddie Money

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Congratulations to our Season 1 Year 12 Champions and Week 13.12 Jacket Winners!!!!

Woo hoo!!! School’s out, and we have a tie for Season 1 Year 12 Champions – Christopher Mitchell and Lika Saliscente-Phipps!! They each have earned their own special green Corinthian leather Season Champion jacket to wear proudly! Diana Jillian comes oh so very close to making it a threesome, as she comes in second, and that is no small feat for the season! Colleen Keller Breuning slides into third place position, while Jessica Brooke Miller rounds out the season in fourth place! A host of Blogophilians rallied at the last minute to try to overtake the leaders, to no avail. But that’s okay, SUMMER is here and this very week we are rolling the points into Lifetime Points and resetting this week’s points to ZERO! So now everyone starts off with an equal chance to make a run for the jacket! Don’t miss out, post away even if you’re just going for the points! (That’s a “thing!”) So, hedge your bets and let’s make a guess …who will wear the jacket next week?

Last week’s topic was submitted by Dahlia Ramone!!!
Dahlia is all about traveling and making memories, so we are rather surprised that everyone was guessing all over the place without hitting the target! That’s okay with Dahlia, as she coolly snatches a whopping 6 points for her camouflage skills!

Last week’s bonus suggestions were submitted by Joleene Naylor and Tyler Myrth!!! They each received 2 points for their contribution!

Last week’s picture was submitted by Linda Thurmond!!!
Wait, what? You did not recognize the photobomber to the right of those abandoned railroad tracks? It was none other than Lovely Linda, who eluded everyone’s guesses and piled on all 6 points as a result!

Martien’s secret picture bonus criteria was “tracking along!!!”
Close – but no cigar, oh Blogophilians! We had just about every variation of the word “track,” except for “tracking along!” Since there were no correct guessers, there shall be BACON in the Martien household this morning, and my oh my is Commander K one happy canine!

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 14.12 Topic: Fire and Water

Hard Bonus (2 pts): Mention being subdued
Easy Bonus (1 pt): Incorporate a song title from Paul Revere & The Raiders

TIME FOR NEW PROMPT SUBMISSIONS!!!!! Let’s freshen things up!

Here is your opportunity to submit topics, bonus suggestions and pictures for use in the weekly challenges – and have points added to your score just for submitting to Martien! Don’t forget, if any of your prompts are used in subsequent challenges, you have additional opportunities to score points. You have until Midnight PST on Saturday, June 22 to submit via private message the following number of items in these three categories:

  * THREE Pictures (See note below)  * FOUR Topics  * SIX Bonus Suggestions (HINTS: song titles, lyrics, quotes, phrases, movies,  geographical references, inclusion of interesting words, things or actions...be creative and fun, something the writers will enjoy!)
NOTE: Absolutely no copyright pics/materials accepted!  Please ensure you have permission to use pics other than your own.  OR click on the link here to find photos acceptable for reuse:   https://searchenginewatch.com/2016/07/12/how-to-find-copyright-free-images-on-google-image-search-and-other-resources/
No picture phrases need to be submitted along with the pictures, as Martien chooses these each week if your picture is used in the weekly challenge. Remember, you also have the opportunity to score additional points when any of your prompts are used in a weekly Blogophilia challenge - so PLEASE SUBMIT!
DUE DATE:  Midnight PST on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Additional Points for your submissions will appear on the weekly blog challenge posted on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

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PLEASE point out or highlight the bonuses within your blog content. It is so easy for us Martians to miss it completely!! And believe you us, we have missed these quite a few times!

Blogs must be submitted on or before Midnight (Pacific Standard Time), Saturday, June 15, 2019. Please tag Martien Ecrits by including his name within your blog content. In doing so, your blog will show up on his timeline. You may also post your blog link in the comment section below and/or post your blog link on the group “Ecrits Blogophilia” page.

What are you waiting for? Start writing!!

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BLOGS READY FOR COMMENTARY:

Rebecca Grusendorf

Christine Wichman

Rebecca S. Revels

Lika Saliscente-Phipps

Diana Jillian

Christo pher Mitchell

Irene Melgoza

Colleen Keller Breuning

Michelle King

Stormy Gail Dormire

Jessica Brooke Miller

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Click here for Ecrits Blogophilia, and how it works!

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Week 13.12 Writer Points

139 Christopher Mitchell
139 Lika Saliscente-Phipps
137 Diana Jillian
135 Colleen Keller Breuning
134 Jessica Brooke Miller
133 Irene Melgoza
132 Christine Wichman
129 Stormy Gail Dormire
127 Rebecca Grusendorf
102 Rebecca S. Revels
97 Linda Thurmond
92 Dahlia Ramone
85 Tyler Myrth
82 Jay Sole
77 Michelle King
54 Jonathan Harvey
43 Celeste Neumann
40 Violeta Falo Tiumalu
33 Michael Wayne Engeseth
25 Bettie Davis
25 Sharon GypsyLee
17 Doris Emmett
10 Dave Coon aka Nissmech
8 Christina Salsman
8 David Schrader
8 Dari Hammett
8 Sallon Newlove
6 Kim Herndon
4 DeAnna Metcalf
4 Joleene Naylor

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Ecrits Blogophilia 13.12 – Thanks for the Memories!

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Marvin's Blogophilia

This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 13 in our 12th year!!

Thanks for the memory
Of sentimental verse
Nothing in my purse
And chuckles
When the preacher said
For better or for worse
How lovely it was

Thanks for the memory
Of Schubert’s Serenade
Little things of jade
And traffic jams
And anagrams
And bills we never paid
How lovely it was…

~ “Thanks for the Memory” by Bob Hope

NOTICE: This week is the last week of Season 1 ~~ next week begins Season 2, when the slate clears and points roll into Lifetime Points!

Congratulations to our Week 12.12 Jacket Winners!!!!

June has begun, and that means summertime is just about here! CONGRATULATIONS to Christopher Mitchell aka A.G.E and Lika Saliscente-Phipps, our Week 12.12 Jacket Winners!!!! Diana Jillian is inching ever closer to snatching the jacket away from the leaders, with some great guessing of late! Colleen Keller Breuning is back from vacation and ready to get back to the grind! Jessica Brooke Miller has made some amazing strides, climbing her way up the leaderboard ladder! Irene Melgoza hasn’t given up the fight just yet, she knows all things are possible in Blogophilia! It is hard to believe, but we just realized this is the last week of SEASON 1 !!!! The race is extremely tight, so put those guessing skills to work and make your move to take over the world! Two questions burning in our mind are …. who will wear the jacket next week, and who will become the Season Champion?

Last week’s topic was submitted by Rebecca Grusendorf!!!
It was definitely a Bottoms Up for Celeste Neumann as she sent in her postcard via special delivery naming Rebecca G. as the guilty culprit!!! Celeste correctly guessed Rebecca, and they both receive 4 points each!!

Last week’s bonus suggestions were submitted by DeAnna aka Tuscany Jones and Jay Sole!!! They each received 2 points for their contribution!

Last week’s picture was submitted by Jessica Brooke Miller!!!
Jessica is doing flips and cartwheels as she looms high above everyone else!!! No one guessed her and she snags all 6 points to herself!!!

Martien’s secret picture bonus criteria was “flip, flipped, flipping out!!!”
Commander K was hoping to be flipping his favorite bacon dish for breakfast today but instead it’s Celeste, Christine, Christopher, Colleen, Irene, Lika, Diana and Jessica enjoying maple-bacon for breakfast and wrapping up 2 points each, with an extra portion for Irene as she earned an additional point for including the phrase within her blog content.

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 13.12 Topic: “Thanks for the Memories!!”

Hard Bonus (2 pts): Include a song from the Sixties
Easy Bonus (1 pt): Incorporate a “food truck”

Ecrits Blogophilia week 13.12 picture

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PLEASE point out or highlight the bonuses within your blog content. It is so easy for us Martians to miss it completely!! And believe you us, we have missed these quite a few times!

Blogs must be submitted on or before Midnight (Pacific Standard Time), Saturday, June 8, 2019. Please tag Martien Ecrits by including his name within your blog content. In doing so, your blog will show up on his timeline. You may also post your blog link in the comment section below and/or post your blog link on the group “Ecrits Blogophilia” page.

What are you waiting for? Start writing!!

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BLOGS READY FOR COMMENTARY:

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Click here for Ecrits Blogophilia, and how it works!

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Week 12.12 Writer Points

130 Christopher Mitchell
130 Lika Saliscente-Phipps
128 Diana Jillian
126 Colleen Keller Breuning
125 Jessica Brooke Miller
124 Irene Melgoza
123 Christine Wichman
120 Stormy Gail Dormire
118 Rebecca Grusendorf
93 Rebecca S. Revels
91 Linda Thurmond
83 Tyler Myrth
82 Jay Sole
78 Dahlia Ramone
69 Michelle King
54 Jonathan Harvey
43 Celeste Neumann
40 Violeta Falo Tiumalu
33 Michael Wayne Engeseth
25 Bettie Davis
25 Sharon GypsyLee
10 Dave Coon aka Nissmech
9 Doris Emmett
8 Christina Salsman
8 David Schrader
8 Dari Hammett
8 Sallon Newlove
6 Kim Herndon
4 DeAnna Metcalf
2 Joleene Naylor

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 12.12 – Bottom’s Up!

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Marvin's Blogophilia

This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 12 in our 12th year!!

Wishing all a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Congratulations to our Week 11.12 Jacket Winners!!

CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!!!

LIKA jumps up the score board and joins CHRISTOPHER at top billing!!!
Diana made a huge leap this week and is only a mere two points away from the grabbing the coveted leather, with Colleen trailing her by just a couple too!!! Our school teachers, Irene and Christine are happy school is out for summer break, so they can now focus all their attention on reaching the top and sporting the leather!!! Jessica, Stormy, Rebecca G and Linda aren’t giving up either as they inch their way up!! The rest of the Blogophilia look on, anticipating… who will wear the jacket next week?

Last week’s topic was submitted by Stormy Gail Dormire!!
Shadows round my heart begin to creep, as Stormy cleverly cast a smoky illusion around Blogophilia, leaving reflections of confusion as everyone kept seeing their own shadow. But when the smoke cleared, Jessica Brooke Miller spotted Stormy and quickly voted her down!! She correctly guessed and they both collect an extra 4 points each!!!

Last week’s bonus suggestions were submitted by Joleene Naylor and Chickee aka Christina Salsman!!! They each received 2 points for their contribution!

Last week’s picture was submitted by Diana Jillian!!!
Christine, Lika and Jessica stayed in the shadows long enough to see the image crystal clear!! In nothing flat, they shot out a Diana vote, (who, by the way, was hoping not to be seen)!!! They correctly guessed and all received 2 points each!!

Martien’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Dark Shadows!!!”
Diana was the only one to guess correctly, nabbing all 6 points to herself, and preventing Commander K from overdoing the BACON again this week!! Now, isn’t that lovely!

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 12.12 Topic: “Bottoms Up!!”

Hard Bonus (2 pts): incorporate a John Wayne quote

Easy Bonus (1 pt): use the word ‘texting’ in your blog

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PLEASE point out or highlight the bonuses within your blog content. It is so easy for us Martians to miss it completely!! And believe you us, we have missed these quite a few times!

Blogs must be submitted on or before Midnight (Pacific Standard Time), Saturday, June 1, 2019. Please tag Martien Ecrits by including his name within your blog content. In doing so, your blog will show up on his timeline. You may also post your blog link in the comment section below and/or post your blog link on the group “Ecrits Blogophilia” page.

Who and What do you guess on????
Guess who submitted the topic – one guess permitted!
Guess who submitted the picture – one guess permitted!!
And, guess what the secret picture phrase is!! 10 guesses permitted!!
PICTURE PHRASE GUESSES CAN BE ANYTHING AT ALL, but remember you are limited to only TEN picture phrases guesses!!

What are you waiting for? Start writing!!

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BLOGS READY FOR COMMENTARY:

Celeste Neumann

Lika Saliscente-Phipps

Michael Wayne Engeseth (in the group posts)

Jay Sole

Bettie Davis

Colleen Keller Breuning

Jessica Brooke Miller

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Writer Points Week 11.12

119 Christopher Mitchell
119 Lika Saliscente-Phipps
117 Diana Jillian
115 Colleen Keller Breuning
112 Irene Melgoza
112 Christine Wichman
109 Jessica Brooke Miller
103 Stormy Gail Dormire
101 Rebecca Grusendorf
91 Linda Thurmond
85 Rebecca S. Revels
83 Tyler Myrth
72 Jay Sole
70 Dahlia Ramone
69 Michelle King
54 Jonathan Harvey
40 Violeta Falo Tiumalu
28 Celeste Neumann
26 Michael Wayne Engeseth
25 Sharon GypsyLee
17 Bettie Davis
10 Nissmech aka Dave Coon
9 Doris Emmett
8 Christina Salsman
8 David Schrader
8 Dari Hammett
8 Sallon Newlove
6 Kim Herndon
2 DeAnna Metcalf
2 Joleene Naylor

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 11.12 – Shadows Round My Heart Begin to Creep

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Marvin's Blogophilia

This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 11 in our 12th year!!

And she’s nobody’s fool
But it’s easy to fall
She’s a hole in the shadows
Where nobody talks
There’s a shadow in my heart
Where the rain never stops
And there’s no conversation
Yeah nobody talks
There’s a shadow in my heart
There’s a shadow in my heart…

“Shadow in My Heart” ~ Psychedelic Furs

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Congratulations to our Week 10.12 Jacket Winner!!

Christopher Mitchell remains at the top of the pack this week! He retains a hold on the jacket, as Lika Saliscente-Phipps inches ever closer to snatching it from his grasp! Colleen Keller Breuning is thinking that the leather jacket will make a fabulous wardrobe accessory as she jaunts off to Italy! Irene Melgoza, the Firsting Queen, is dreaming of a chance to soar into the stratosphere, while Christine Wichman and Diana Jillian are considering a collaboration of sorts to climb their way to the top! Only a few weeks left and the question burns bright … who will wear the jacket next week?

Last week’s topic was submitted by Tyler Myrth!!
Though Tyler may not be taking his vacation abroad, he certainly had everyone guessing all over the place! He skillfully evades everyone’s guess and racks up 6 huge points as a result!

Last week’s bonus suggestions were submitted by Leta aka Violeta and Rebecca G.!!! They each receive 2 points for their contribution!

Last week’s picture was submitted by David aka The David!!!
The slick Caftan Cowboy himself, The David, has been a little MIA lately. He continues his elusiveness and stays underneath the radar this week. Since nobody guessed he was the culprit, he piles on all 6 points!

Martien’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Bollywood!!”
Celeste, Christine, Christopher, Colleen, Diana, Irene, and Lika got in the spirit of the colorful choreography! All of them nailed the secret phrase, and they each scoop up a nifty two points! Sorry, Commander K – no bacon this week!

Now, isn’t that lovely!

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 11.12 Topic: Shadows Round My Heart Begin to Creep

Hard Bonus (2 pts): Include the title of a song from System of a Down
Easy Bonus (1 pt): Have a deja vu moment

PLEASE point out or highlight the bonuses within your blog content. It is so easy for us Martians to miss it completely!! And believe you us, we have missed these quite a few times!

Blogs must be submitted on or before Midnight (Pacific Standard Time), Saturday, May 25, 2019. Please tag Martien Ecrits by including his name within your blog content. In doing so, your blog will show up on his timeline. You may also post your blog link in the comment section below and/or post your blog link on the group “Ecrits Blogophilia” page.

Who and What do you guess on????
Guess who submitted the topic – one guess permitted!
Guess who submitted the picture – one guess permitted!!
And, guess what the secret picture phrase is!! 10 guesses permitted!!
PICTURE PHRASE GUESSES CAN BE ANYTHING AT ALL, but remember you are limited to only TEN picture phrases guesses!!

ALL GUESSES MUST BE LISTED ON YOUR BLOG in order to count for points. Correct guessing means earning extra points and is so much fun, especially if you’d like to wear our leather jacket!! (No guessing yourself AT ALL – you can’t get points that way!!!)

What are you waiting for? Start writing!!

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BLOGS READY FOR COMMENTARY:

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Click here for Ecrits Blogophilia, and how it works!
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Writer Points Week 10.12:

110 Christopher Mitchell
108 Lika Saliscente-Phipps
106 Colleen Keller Breuning
103 Irene Melgoza
101 Christine Wichman
100 Diana Jillian
98 Stormy Gail Dormire
95 Jessica Brooke Miller
93 Rebecca Grusendorf
91 Linda Thurmond
83 Tyler Myrth
76 Rebecca S. Revels
72 Jay Sole
69 Michelle King
62 Dahlia Ramone
54 Jonathan Harvey
40 Violeta Falo Tiumalu
19 Celeste Neumann
17 Michael Wayne Engeseth
17 Bettie Davis
17 Sharon GypsyLee
10 Dave Coon aka Nissmech
9 Doris Emmett
8 David Schrader
8 Dari Hammett
8 Sallon Newlove
6 Christina Salsman
6 Kim Herndon
2 DeAnna Metcalf

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Ecrits Blogophilia 10.12 – Vacation Abroad

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Marvin's Blogophilia

This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 10 in our 12th year!!

WISHING ALL MOMMIES A VERY HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

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Congratulations to our Week 9.12 Jacket Winner!!

CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL aka A.G.E breaks away from the comfy foursome to lead the pack this week!! Well done, Sir!!! HOWEVER, the ladies are not to be undone, Colleen, Irene, Jessica and Lika already have plans as they ponder and strategize to win the leather back!! Christine, Diana, Linda, Rebecca G. and Stormy are pulling together with ideas of their own to gain the jacket!! As they move ahead, we’d like to take this time to

WISH A HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

to all our hardworking, talented, dedicated, lovely MOMs in Blogophilia!! YOU are what makes the world go round!! We also want to extend a warm MARTIAN WELCOME to our newest writers, Celeste Neumann and Michael Wayne Engeseth!! We are so happy you joined our family!!! Make yourselves right at home, and feel free to join in on the guessing too!! We always wonder … who will wear the jacket next week?

Last week’s topic was submitted by Michelle King!!!
Christopher aka A.G.E. couldn’t help but follow the trail of jelly beans that led all the way to its owner!! He promptly voted her down, and caused a gummie sour moment to an otherwise sweet delight!!! He correctly guessed and they both capture 4 points each!!

Last week’s bonus suggestions were submitted by Lika Saliscente-Phipps and Christine Wichman!!! They each receive 2 points for their contribution!

Last week’s picture was submitted by Stormy Gail Dormire!!

Who rides monorails these days???? Why, Stormy does!! And quite happily as she cruises by waving at the Blogophilia Group headquarters knowing that no one guessed her. She gleefully takes home all 6 points to herself!!!!!

Martien’s secret picture bonus criteria was “OFF THE RAILS!!”
All kinds of guesses were bouncing off the rails this week, as NO ONE guessed correctly!! COMMANDER K waits patiently on the sidelines, salivating at the chops knowing there will BACON in da house!!!! And bacon there shall be, since no one guessed the pic phrase!!

Now, isn’t that lovely!

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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 10.12 Topic: “Vacation Abroad”

Hard Bonus (2 pts): Incorporate a character from the movie “Princess Bride”
Easy Bonus (1 pt): Include a green vegetable

PLEASE point out or highlight the bonuses within your blog content. It is so easy for us Martians to miss it completely!! And believe you us, we have missed these quite a few times!

Blogs must be submitted on or before Midnight (Pacific Standard Time), Saturday, May 18, 2019. Please tag Martien Ecrits by including his name within your blog content. In doing so, your blog will show up on his timeline. You may also post your blog link in the comment section below and/or post your blog link on the group “Ecrits Blogophilia” page.

Who and What do you guess on????
Guess who submitted the topic – one guess permitted!
Guess who submitted the picture – one guess permitted!!
And, guess what the secret picture phrase is!! 10 guesses permitted!!
PICTURE PHRASE GUESSES CAN BE ANYTHING AT ALL, but remember you are limited to only TEN picture phrases guesses!!

What are you waiting for? Start writing!!

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BLOGS READY FOR COMMENTARY:

Rebecca S. Revels

Lika Saliscente–Phipps

Christine Wichman

Celeste Neumann

Irene Melgoza

Michael Wayne Engeseth

Colleen Keller Breuning

Diana Jillian

Jay Sole