I’ve paid my dues Time after time. I’ve done my sentence But committed no crime.
And bad mistakes‒ I’ve made a few. I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face But I’ve come through.
And I need to go on and on, and on, and on.
We are the champions, my friends. And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end. We are the champions. We are the champions. No time for losers ‘Cause we are the champions of the world.
~ “We are the Champions” by Queen
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To Our Dear Blogophilians: As announced last week, Marvin Martian and the Blogophilia writing challenges will be on summer hiatus after today. Therefore, we have put Year 14 Season 2 on hold, and there will be no new writing challenges shared for now. However, we will keep you posted over the summer regarding our return. The Marvins will pop into Facebook and WordPress every now and then to say hello, check messages and respond if need be.
Bear with us, we do hope to calculate the Lifetime Points soon. We had not done that for the last year or two, and with the discontinuation of Facebook notes this may take us a little while to find and calculate. But once we get that done, we’ll post a separate blog with the complete listing.
We at the Marvin house encourage you to continue writing weekly. We hope we’ve inspired good writing habits for you! 😉 The Ecrits Blogophilia Facebook group will remain open for your use, as a central place to keep in touch with your writing friends if you choose. However, please know that any posts placed in the Blogophilia group, Marvin’s Facebook page or WordPress will not necessarily be monitored. Please continue to be kind and respectful. Any posts should be done with the expectation that Marvin and the other Blogophilians will not necessarily respond or comment.
If you have any thoughts or ideas over the summer, please send via DM to Marvin’s Facebook page. We would like to return refreshed after a hiatus with greater participation, interaction and most importantly FUN for all! So we would appreciate your input.
We thank everyone for your understanding, support, kind thoughts, appreciative posts and wonderful comments last week regarding 14 years of Blogophilia. (We had double the participation rate over the prior week, so we appreciate that!!!) It means so much to us and our alien hearts are full. It was a tough decision to take a break, as we at the Marvin house truly consider Blogophiia our labor of love. You are all very special to us, and we appreciate and love you all. Now get out there and have a WONDERFUL summer – that’s an order! 😉 See ya! ❤
With Alien Love, The Marvins at The Marvin House
Wishing you One Week Early – Happy Father’s Day!!a wonderful Father’s Day !
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~~CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SEASON 1 YEAR 14 CHAMPION AND WEEK 13.14 JACKET WINNER !!!!~~
Woo hoo! Congratulations to Christopher Mitchell, who is our Season 1 Year 14 Champion! He held on tight during the season to take home the coveted green Corinthian Leather jacket, along with the Week 13.14 jacket! Irene Melgoza finished in second place, shaking her head that she was one mere point from sharing those jackets and indulging in a little Tequila that is stored in the pockets! Christine Wichman slides into third place, and she is looking forward to some traveling adventures (finally) in the coming months! Lika Saliscente-Phipps is embracing the warmth and planning for some delicious fare in her summer kitchen! Colleen Keller Breuning is mapping out her local winery tour, while Tyler Myrth is choosing some delicious IPAs for hot summer days! Last week’s writes and shared memories completely warmed our hearts at the Marvin House. We appreciate reliving those fun times, and look forward to hopefully many more. It has been a wonderful 14 years, and we THANK YOU! Now the biggest question that will burn in everyone’s minds all summer is …. When shall we return from hiatus?
Last week’s topic was submitted by Marvin Martian! No points awarded. Last week’s bonus suggestions were provided by Marvin Martian!! No points awarded. Last week’s picture was submitted by Marvin Martian!! No points awarded.
Marvin’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Little Green Man (or Men)!!!” Dave Coon aka Nissmech is the only one who knew who was abducting Earthlings! He curls up with all 6 points, plus a bonus point for using it in his blog !
Now, isn’t that lovely??
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Week 13.14 Writer Points
145 Christopher Mitchell 144 Irene Melgoza 142 Christine Wichman 138 Lika Saliscente-Phipps 136 Colleen Keller Breuning 134 Tyler Myrth 121 Dia Jade 113 Michelle King 104 Lisa Conrad 93 Stormy Gail Dormire 82 Rebecca S. Revels 70 Dahlia Ramone 48 Dave Coon 43 Jay Sole 29 Anita Bx 22 Brian Dewald 14 Doris Emmett 14 Michael Wayne Engeseth 12 Jonathan Harvey 10 David Schrader 8 Lia Cee 8 Rutger Siskens 8 Violeta Tiumalu 7 Craig Fallon 6 Joleene Naylor 4 Rebecca Grusendorf 2 Elaine E. Chaix 1 Lissa Fallon
This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 13 of our 14th year! It is also the final week of Season 1 Year 14. Next week we will announce the Season 1 Champion for Year 14, and all accumulated points will be added to your lifetime Blogophilia points.
Reminder:
STOP.
REST.
IT’S OKAY TO TAKE A BREAK.
“I just want to chill for a while, smell the roses, relax, and maybe do a little work on my spaceship so I can visit my homeland again… Perhaps I might even take a summer vacation to Venus or *gasp* fall in love? “
“Yes. Indeed. It has been 14 years, week after week with no break at all from hard work of running the group without any vacation – So I think I’m due for a hiatus! ” ~ Marvin & Commander K
To Our Dear Blogophilians: The topic today got us thinking that wouldn’t be such a bad idea – taking a short hiatus. No doubt, we have all been going through so much lately, with the COVID-19 pandemic last year spilling into this year wreaking havoc with our personal and work lives and our physical and mental health. Not to mention the difficulties with Facebook and the rocky transition over to WordPress. So we at the Marvin house are thinking maybe we all could use a little hiatus, and we have kind of hinted about it the past weeks with the topic choices. (Believe it or not – we are real people behind the scenes at Blogophilia, working hard each and every week and juggling the complexities of life — just like you!)
What do you think? You are all very important to us!!! Please let us know in the comments your thoughts, if it sounds good to take a little break for a bit. If you’re not comfortable with stating your thoughts or opinion publicly, you may send a DM to Marvin on Facebook.
We will be back next week to announce the Jacket Winner and Season 1 Year 14 champion, and we will keep you posted throughout the summer with updates on our return date. We would love if everyone to come back to Blogophilia refreshed, ready and eager for new writing challenges!! We love each and every one of you, so this break is not a decision we are taking lightly. Believe us, it is a subject that weighs very heavy on our hearts and minds, but we do think taking a breather would be a healthy move for us after 14 years of hard work. Thanks so much for your understanding and support!!
~~ With Love, The Marvin Martians ❤
ATTENTION BLOGGERS: PLEASE post the link to your blog on either the Facebook Martien Ecrits timeline or the Ecrits Blogophilia group so we don’t miss your post!!!!!!Thanks for your cooperation!
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~~CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK 12.14 JACKET WINNER~~
June is finally here, and summer is only 2 weeks away! Congratulations once again to Christopher Mitchell, who continues his reign as the jacket winner this week! Irene Melgoza rises to second place, a mere point away from staking her claim to the top spot! Christine Wichman is eager to regain leather for those cool summer vacation nights! Lika Saliscente-Phipps is hoping she can conjure up the perfect phrase guess to carry her up the mountain! Colleen Keller Breuning is planting her summer garden and hoping for beautiful blooms! As we enter a summer hiatus, we’d like to thank each and every one of you who have faithfully participated, shared your writes every week and made this a true labor of love! It is our sincere hope that after a break this summer, we will all come back recharged, renewed and ready to write once again! So this week we know several questions are probably burning in your minds … Who will wear the jacket next week? Who will become Season 1 Year 14 Champion? When shall we return from hiatus?
Last week’s topic was submitted by Colleen Keller Breuning!! Nary a soul saw Colleen sailing on past them as she reached for the clouds on her imaginary wings! She swoops in and scoops up all 6 points!
Last week’s bonus suggestions were provided by Irene Melgoza and Dia Jade!! They each receive 2 points for their contributions!!
Last week’s picture was submitted by Dahlia Ramone!! Dahlia stumps everyone with the peaceful vacation vista! Nobody guessed she was responsible for the panoramic view, and she cashes in with all 6 points!
Marvin’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Lounge!!!” Irene Melgoza is the only one to take notice of the inviting blue pillow lounge, where she promptly snuggles in for a summer snooze! She curls up with all 6 points as she sweetly slumbers!
Now, isn’t that lovely??
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 13.14 Topic: “Hiatus” (Provided by Marvin) Hard Bonus (2 points): Share a ‘detailed fond memory’ of Marvin Martian, Commander K or anyone in the Blogophilia group (past or present) Easy Bonus (1 Point): Reveal your summer vacation plans
Week 13.14 Picture – Provided by Marvin
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 (EST), Saturday, June 12, 2021. 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???? NOTE: This week, there will be no guesses for both the topic and the picture (both have been provided by Marvin)! The SECRET PICTURE WORD/PHRASE!! 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!!!)
This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 12 of our 14th year!
Well, if you told me you were drowning I would not lend a hand I’ve seen your face before my friend But I don’t know if you know who I am Well, I was there and I saw what you did I saw it with my own two eyes So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you’ve been It’s all been a pack of lies
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord Well, I’ve been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord And I’ve been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord, oh Lord
“In the Air Tonight” ~ Phil Collins
Happy Memorial Day – We honor those who lost their lives serving the USA!
ATTENTION BLOGGERS: PLEASE continue to post the link to your blog on either the Facebook Martien Ecrits timeline or the Ecrits Blogophilia group!!!!!!Thanks for your cooperation!
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~~CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK 11.14 JACKET WINNER~~
Week 11.14 Jacket Winner
Happy Memorial Day, Earthlings! Hope you have a nice holiday weekend of warm weather and bbqs!! Congratulations are in order for Christopher Mitchell, who power hikes his way to the top of the summit to claim the jacket! Christine Wichman is momentarily distracted as she enjoys her busy social schedule, but you can best believe she is digging into reclaim the leather! Lika Saliscente-Phipps is busy whipping up a delicious Memorial Day weekend menu, while Dia Jade hits the treadmill to break her astounding steps record once again! Irene Melgoza is baking up some delicious holiday muffins as Tyler Myrth packs his bags for another fun visit to OKC! Only two weeks remain in the season so now’s the time to make your moves! And now we are left pondering … who will wear the jacket next week?
Last week’s topic was submitted by Jay Sole!! Our nimble footed mailman Jay sprinted out of sight and (temporarily) out of mind to his fellow Blogophilians! Nobody thought to guess he was the culprit behind the topic, so he piles on all 6 points!
Last week’s bonus suggestions were provided by Tyler Myrth and Michelle King!! They each receive 2 points for their contributions!!
Last week’s picture was submitted by Michael Wayne Engeseth!! Michael blended into the scenery as he explored the lush green forest! His amazing camouflage skills prevented anyone from spotting him amongst the ferns, therefore he takes home the jackpot of 6 points!
Marvin’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Wander!” As Christopher Mitchell wandered down the meandering path, his thoughts also wandered (which is how he gets his fantastic writing ideas)! He is the only one to correctly nail the phrase, so Chris scoops up all 6 points plus an additional point for including in the content of his blog! Well done!
Now, isn’t that lovely??
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Week 12.14 Picture
Ecrits Blogophilia Week 12.14 Topic: Something in the Air Hard Bonus (2 points): Incorporate a song title by the group Tears for Fears
Easy Bonus (1 Point): Use the word “asunder”
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 (EST), Saturday, June 5, 2021. 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!! The SECRET PICTURE WORD/PHRASE!! 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!!!)
This is Ecrits Blogophilia Week 11 of our 14th year!
Used to play pretend Give each other different names We would build a rocket ship And then we’d fly it far away Used to dream of outer space But now they’re laughing at our face singing “Wake up, you need to make money”, yeah
Wish we could turn back time To the good old days
…Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots
ATTENTION BLOGGERS: PLEASE continue to post the link to your blog on either the Facebook Martien Ecrits timeline or the Ecrits Blogophilia group!!!!!!Thanks for your cooperation!
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~~CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK 10.14 JACKET WINNER~~
Week 10.14 Jacket Winner
The cicadas are invading the East coast, and I can hear their racket all the way up on Mars! At least you Earthlings only have to deal with these alien creatures every 17 years! Congratulations to Christine Wichman, who maintains her iron grip on the jacket once again this week! But Christopher Mitchell and Lika Saliscente-Phipps are gaining on her, as they collaborate and share their plans to upset the leader! Dia Jade is enjoying the Florida sun and hoping for a chance to regain the leather! Irene Melgoza is ready for summer school break, and Tyler Myrth is already planning his next trip to see the grandsons! Only 3 weeks left in the season, so get your guesses on and make your moves! The only question in our minds now is … who will wear the jacket next week?
Last week’s topic was submitted by Doris Emmett!! Doris has been on the move (literally), and remained hidden from everyone’s sight as she unpacked boxes in her new home! She hits the jackpot, collecting all 6 points!
Last week’s bonus suggestions were provided by Rebecca S. Revels and Rebecca Grusendorf!! They each receive 2 points for their contributions!!
Last week’s picture was submitted by Stormy Gail Dormire!! Lika Saliscente-Phipps had a hunch that Stormy was behind the delightful picture of the week! They split the difference and each collect a nifty 4 points!
Marvin’s secret picture bonus criteria was “Play it again, Sam!!” Nobody, not even our resident cat whisperers, were able to translate the tiny kitten’s meows to the little boy! He meowed, “Play it again, Sam,” and Sam happily obliged! Commander K is very thankful to that little kitty, as there is now bacon being served in da house this morning! W00t! W00t!
Now, isn’t that lovely??
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Week 11.14 Picture
Ecrits Blogophilia Week 11.14 Topic: I Will Always Remember Hard Bonus (2 points): Quote Douglas Adams
Easy Bonus (1 Point): Mention Your Favorite Flower
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 (EST), Saturday, May 29, 2021. 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!! The SECRET PICTURE WORD/PHRASE!! 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!!!)
