CRACKER JACK LOBSTER

ONCE UPON A TIME...
There was an old, old man named Jack Lobster. He was better known as Cracker Jack. He stands 5 ft. tall + 9 inches. He had a long beard down to his knees. He's got two fluffy ears, two big hazel eyes and long brown curly hair.

Cracker Jack is a wizard, a poet, a great storyteller. A nature lover, the town crier, and a clown. Almost everyone loves him, except the mayor of the town. For him he is the enemy of the state and of the church.

Cracker Jack Lobster was born in Acadia, Nova Scotia. He was the only child of A wood cutter named Werner, and his mother Velynda, a laundrywoman.

The setting: 16th Century B.C.

Jack's childhood is best remembered being chubby and bubbly. He loves to talk at a very early age. The whole family and clan enjoyed his bubbly spirit. He is the joy, the source of happiness. He asked too many questions most of which he answered them so quickly even before the members of the family and clan could ever heard. It's not that they are deaf or hard of hearing but this young child is quick to a draw. He is fast and quick to reply.

Cracker Jack loves helping his Mother with the laundry. He used to hang the clothes on a clothesline reaching up to the Bay of Fundy. You may wonder how long that is. Clothes they used to hang belonging from the wealthy families of Acadia. On spare time he loves to help his Mother gathered fruits such as: apples, peaches, cherries, oranges and berries from their orchard.

Jack grew up to be such a wonderful smart kid. He enjoyed reading different kinds of books that his father brought home after selling the firewood in the public market.

In 16th Century B.C. books are costly. Only the aristocrats can afford books, textbooks, and the many hard bound books made by the monks most especially the Gutternberg. Werner worked so hard to be able for him to buy books even if they are old so that they can home tutored their only son.

The books that Werner can afford are old books that were then revised by the original authors. Books that were about to be destroyed or be burned by the monks at the monastery. Those books are still valuable for his son no matter what.

Werner befriended one of the monks at the monastery. Gilles, the monk who heard about Jack's would like to teach him the way of the monk so that he can follow his footsteps. Gilles was an orphan and knowing Cracker Jack and his family lead him to believe that there is family who are willing to learn the knowledge of divine spirit.

The way of the monk is quiet, peaceful. It's about kindness, compassion, charity and self -discipline. Gilles learned so much wisdom while being in the monastery and that he wants to influence little Jack.

At age 15, Cracker Jack grew up to be a very handsome young man. A man of wisdom at a very young age. He studied Philosophy, Theology, Astronomy, and basic Alchemy. In sports he indulged in Archery, Axe technique similar to target shooting. He also practiced sword fighting together with his childhood friends.

Jack was very popular in Acadia, winning so many titles and awards in sports, poetry, and other skills that required thinking.

When the news story of Cracker Jack reached the mayor of the city of Elefante, he summoned his guards to ask Cracker Jack if he could pay him a visit. Obediently the guards followed the mayor's order.

The guards arrived at the scene where Jack was busy fixing his boat made from Baobab tree. A strange type of boat with square-rigged sails. The ropes are all over the place that one of the guards almost tripped upside down. Good grief Jack was able to to help him balance his step.

The guard gave the message in a piece of paper sealed with a certain kind of red wax on the envelope. As soon as Jack read the message with the big bold letters U R G E N T, he hurriedly bid goodbye to his parents and moved on forward to meet the mayor of the next city after Acadia.


Title: Cracker Jack Lobster (And the bunch of merry- makers)
Author: E. Verna Turner

Introduction To My Third Novel

SPRINGTIME is when we start hearing the chirping of the chikadees in a loud monotone. The round robins of the blue jays and the cardinals. Not to forget the seagulls, the crows and the raven. What about the penguins? Ah, they can manage to stay in the arctic, to the north and south pole!

The dawn is breaking early morn as the early bird catches the worm.

Springtime is when the gentle breeze passes through the region like a crispy breath of fresh cool air. Dainty buds of sweet scented flowers started to spring its buds and blossoms. Bulbs of gladiola, irises, lilies and tulips underneath the ground and their green spade leaves would like to have a glimpse of the rays of light.

Noteworthy are the many lime green grass on the frontier. Probably next two weeks in time to cultivate the backyard and have it ready for vegetation.

Springtime is when it's time for spring cleaning. Cleaning the house inside out, pressure washing the windows outside, balcony or terrace and patio. This work is done by professionals and should be done religiously and should be once a year.

It was at springtime when Veronica received the inheritance --- thousands of books and a bookstore from her beloved grandmother.

What to do with books? So many books, so little time!

MEMOIRS OF FRIENDSHIP - Introduction

Your courage may sink to zero or to its negative point but there is a probability of divine reasons beyond compare. That we must follow or adhere to what is of the truth and what is good for our own good cause. To our own endeavor and justification that will benefit human kindness.

As I embark once again on a new novel design to trigger compassion, love and humility. For the people who share the same value of who I am as a person, a Mother and a friend to those who need the strength to carry on.

NOVEL : MEMOIRS OF FRIENDSHIP
Author: E Verna Turner

REMINISCING THE PAST is not that easy anymore for Joan. Thank God and praise the Lord thy God her loyal good friends are all beside her through thick or thin.

Janice, Jeaneth and Jenny were ever present to give her a citation, a special remarkable way of celebrating life. It was her 87th birthday! A total bliss and wishful thinking.

Alzheimers, senility or old age that almost crippled her to forget everything about her life and of the past. Somehow there is a glimpse that she may recover but its up to her wonderful lovable friends who will open up those memories to her.

The celebration of her birthday is outstanding. Nothing grand, simple but joyous. Joyous is the term to describe when you're over 80. Joan at that time is being cared of by skilled caregiver and nurses at the Vertical Zone Home for the Aged which is located in upscale Victoria. Joan's been there at the Home after her parent's died 15 years ago.

One by one, those who knew Joan from childhood up to the time of that fatal accident were asked to offer a glimpse of hope.

Hopefully with the bringer of life, good cheers and warmth of what good friendship is all about the gatherings of all seniors were once held in the most striking adventurous way no matter how orthodox it may seem. That's how they play bridge and bricks anyway.

Janice had it all from the very beginning. Her mind thinking is far beyond by the rest of the cast of this very unusual group of dedicated oldies from long time ago. The courage to speed up the process of recovery through her remarkable "think tank." A vision of hope to a certain degree of appreciation to a new discovery and to another self-fulfilling prophecy.

However there are certain process that may lead us to think of what should go first in matters of narration. Janice knew that all along. She's always been the "voice" for Jeaneth, Jenny and especially Joan.