Ophelia Keane Braeden
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Quirky fiction, hand-crafty non-fiction, random poetry. The muse strikes from all angles! Grab your favorite floatation device and join me on the wandering river of writerly flow!
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None of my writing is ever touched by AI.
Stories (18)
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The Empty Chair
I sit in my living room and look upon the empty chair. Once, a human being sat there, with life and love within him. A person with dreams, goals, and the ambition to achieve them all. Now there is only air. Empty air, dusty air, illuminated by the scant sunlight that drifts in through the dirty window.
By Ophelia Keane Braedenabout 17 hours ago in Fiction
How to Become a Werewolf. Honorable Mention in Instructions Included Challenge.
Thank you for choosing Lycan Brands for your life alteration. WARNING: Side effects of becoming a werewolf may include: bloodlust; drowsiness; insomnia; increased appetite; nausea and decreased appetite caused by overeating; supernatural strength; intermittent and inexplicable aches and pains; itchiness and rash. Do not proceed if you are allergic to becoming a werewolf, or have vasovagal syncope related to the sight of blood (sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in loss of consciousness), or if you are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant.
By Ophelia Keane Braedenabout a month ago in Fiction
Gulf Coast Native: Another Adventure in Rare Fiber
Introduction My future is foggy. While I know I want a farm, I don’t necessarily know where. It could be in the Northern Wilds, or on a tropical island somewhere amidst the ocean. In the event of the latter, I would need a sheep that can handle heat and humidity. And as most of you likely know, I’m a believer in conservation and environmentalism, so I want a heritage breed that needs my help.
By Ophelia Keane Braeden2 years ago in Art
Wool Combs: Why They're Not For Me
Fiber artists — like many artists — aren’t exactly rolling in dough. And yet, much of the equipment is not cheap. If you’re processing fiber or weaving a shawl, you can easily spend thousands of dollars before you even know you hit “add to cart”.
By Ophelia Keane Braeden2 years ago in Art
The Gift the Horses Give Us
I am outside on an unusual task at an unusual time. Horse lunch was served hours ago, and Kasper and Emma have just finished picking at the last danglers of hay in their nylon nets. Emma’s net lays disheveled in the paddock sand, since apparently horses can magically undo fairly stiff quick links hung on eyebolts.
By Ophelia Keane Braeden5 years ago in Petlife
Teeswater Wool: an Adventure in Rare Fiber
The serenity of raising a fiber flock calls to me like nothing else ever has. As a fiber artist, the idea of knowing exactly where my fiber came from–how it was raised, how it was harvested, how it made the environment healthier–has brought me such excitement and joy that I have made it my life’s goal. Among my favorite wools are alpaca and angora rabbit (I am a sucker for all things soft).
By Ophelia Keane Braeden5 years ago in Lifehack
