David Brandy
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My very first story crafting was an imaginary game that me and my two younger brothers would play when I was 12. My love of storytelling manifested itself quickly. Today I am a husband, father, and business owner.
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Three Super Powers And How You Can Get Them
Stronger Bones Photo Credit CBR.com In the 2007 comic book Wolverine #48, Logan faces off against a mutant named Nitro. As most of you know, Logan AKA Wolverine has the power of regeneration as well as an adamantium coated skeleton(the metal coated skeleton is not a mutation, it's a long story.) On the other hand, Nitro has the ability to explode and rebuild himself, if the picture hasn't given it away... things don't initially go well for Wolverine. The only part of Logan that survives Nitro's blast is his metal covered skeleton.
By David Brandy3 years ago in Longevity
The Scaleless
Is that the glow of another village burning? The end of so many lives, for what? Greed? Religion? Or the most atrocious, because of the tones of their skin. I will never understand these horrible beasts. The scaleless. What cruel god made them? What cruel god could have left them to their own devices? They deserve to be abandoned, maybe that is what their god did. Who would blame them? I sure wouldn't.
By David Brandy3 years ago in Fiction
The Alien Element In Your Home
Cake Seasons In my house we have two "cake seasons" each year. The first one is from March 15th, my son's birthday and to about a week after my birthday on April 3rd. The second cake season is from my wife's birthday on July 30th and ends about a week after my daughter's birthday on August 15th. After every birthday we keep the cake and it usually lasts long enough that it feels almost like one continuous "cake season" by the time we eat it all.
By David Brandy3 years ago in Education
The Flying Car Future Was Decades Ago?
When you were a kid, did you and your friends ever ask each other what kind of animal you would want to be? Did you have a go-to answer? I did. It was always the peregrine falcon. Because more than anything, I wanted to fly.
By David Brandy3 years ago in Futurism
The Strange Message in Disney's Moana
I Will Let You Give Up. That message doesn't seem like it would be associated with a Disney movie. It's a little too sad and maybe even dark or defeating. The line seems too real, like something a distant teacher or parent would confer. Still, though, I hear it loud and clear from one of the characters in the hit film Moana.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Journal
Built For Speed
If you have ever done any training for a half marathon you know that there is a lot of it. My mom and I ran the 13.1 miles when I was a teenager and it is one of my favorite accomplishments. It may not be a big deal to everyone, some people run those all of the time, but I am proud of us.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Petlife
Walking Back
ONE Public speaking and death are the two most feared things for humans, so a eulogy is a pretty daunting prospect. Stunning, 28 year old, dark-haired, green-eyed, Clara Farrar is currently giving her first one and she hopes she isn’t doing too bad of a job. She had written it on the flight from Michigan to Florida the day before while her fiance, Gabe slept beside her. It looks like Gabe might be sleeping now.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Fiction
The Leopard Of The Lake Part 2
THIS STORY IS THE FINALE OF A SERIES, CLICK HERE TO READ THE PREVIOUS PART. ONE The faint taste of Earth is the first thing to enter Cal's consciousness. The pain of a fractured rib came into mental focus before the headache of a bumped head. His heart fills with fear as memories of mindless parents chasing him and a large man-eating cat roaming the fog around the waters. He snaps to wakefulness with a sudden jerk and winces of pain to an empty corridor.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Fiction
The Leopard Of The Lake
THIS STORY IS PART OF A SERIES CLICK HERE FOR THE PREVIOUS PART ONE The family car ride had become boring after only the first half hour and by the two-hour mark, it had become unbearable. Mel had hit Cal in the arm so hard he nearly cried and when dad yelled at them they both wanted to cry. Neither of them could even remember what the initial fight had been about and now they ride in silence.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Fiction
(More) Cleaning Tools You Are Throwing Away Too Soon
1. Empty Spray bottles This one may be a no-brainer, but hear me out, because there might be a bit more nuance to this than you think. Did you know that it is best to save certain spray bottles for certain uses? As someone who has been cleaning for about half of his life and has used a multitude of cleaners, I have to say that there is a huge waste when it comes to spray bottles.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Lifehack
One Knight
A lifetime friend can be made anywhere, I met mine in a martial arts class about 17 years ago. I might not remember the exact details of the day we met but, I do remember the countless days and nights that we have hung out. Billy and I are still close friends, but unfortunately, life gets in the way. Our days full of video games and laughter are few and far between, but when we can talk on the phone it is always a blast.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Confessions
The Potted Pig
THIS STORY IS PART OF A SERIES CLICK HERE FOR THE PREVIOUS PART ONE While the treasure stayed hidden in Nana's old barn, Mel and Cal had a normal life. A life with a mom and a dad. A mom and a dad that did mom and dad things. One of those things is buying fruit trees and telling their spouse to plant them.
By David Brandy4 years ago in Fiction
