Elizabeth Berndt's BlogSpot

Synopsis:  Taking place after the events of Encanto, Bruno just happens to rescue a prominent woman named Carmella from possible death by nearly falling in the barrio’s well.    ‘You know how it is.  You get a certain feeling in your bones and then you go off and do it.’—Mole to Rat, The Wind in the Willows  Chapter 1—Down to the Barrio   ‘No.  No, not again.   It can’t break again.   I don’t have enough spackle…’, Bruno whined in his sleep.   He was having that nightmare once more.   He hadn’t had it for a long time, but he still feared, being Abuela’s youngest, that she still didn’t accept him for who he really was.   Their reparations were still ‘broken’, but she reminded him daily that she loved him dearly and reassured him he was welcome back to ‘la familia Madrigal’.     ‘I heard you shriek in your sleep, Bruno.’, Dolores said, patting Bruno’s hand to calm him.   ...

Synopsis:  Hypnotica attacks King Sonic by singing her lullaby and putting him into Eternal Sleep.  If Sonic stays in this state too long, his energy will be completely depleted.   It’s up to his queen, Amy Rose, to save him.   Chapter 1—Who Are You and How Did You Get In ? It was a typical end of the year gala celebration at the castle.    All sorts of animals from completely different walks of life had been invited.    Since the dawn of Stardancer’s use, other multiple worlds had been opened to joining alliances with Mobius.    Bronto had long pledged fielty to Mobius and had been honored to be invited to ring in the New Year with his friends.   He had so much to catch up with concerning his old sage friend, Agnes.      Holidays were not usually a time to shirk vigilance, but someone had gotten into the punch and many of the attendees were buzzed.   Even the typically intrepid guards wer...

Synopsis:   A young horticulturist named Doctor Dahlia Lantana finds a way of making mistletoe spritz out a pheromone to anyone kissing under it but her ‘party gift idea’ takes a bad turn when everyone starts falling for each other.   She luckily has an antiserum that contradicts the original pheromone cocktail and at long last finds a fellow scientist she can share the mistletoe in earnest with.  Chapter 1—Ah, Socializing ! Doctor Dahlia Lantana was slightly introverted, so being invited to the company Christmas party made her a skosh nervous.    She had to bolster herself before the festivities, bringing her special mistletoe.   Only weeks before she had been able to breed mistletoe with a special pheromone.    Unfortunately, Dahlia hadn’t had a lot of time to test the effects of the pheromone when combined with the potency of mistletoe itself.     Dahlia knew how to act even if her nerves had become a bit fraye...

Synopsis:  The Mobians meet Pibby, a young warrior who has come with news of a creature that has set its sights on Mobius and other planets in the Videogame solar system (a solar system containing planets seen in video games; planets include Mobius, Corneria (from StarFox), Phantomile (from the Klonoa series), Popstar (from the Kirby series) and Kinoko (the planet from the Mario games). It is up to the Mobians and many others to team up with Pibby to put an end to this looming threat. Chapter 1—A Small Redemption for Rob  Recently in Mobius, there had been whisperings among the royal court that Miles Prower had his sights set on the lovely Zooey whom he had been secretly courting during the resistance.   The two had been dating for years but only presently had he gotten the urge to wed her.    He had thought it would remain a secret, but there was no way of keeping something hidden with the hedgehogelets running around.  Miles wasn’t upset at all, ...

Synopsis:  A young boy fighting cancer is believed not to make it through Christmas, so he is given the chance of a lifetime from Make a Wish.   He decides he wants his Christmas dino themed and Jeff Goldblum makes a surprise visit.  What’s even more spectacular is Spencer makes a comeback in a big way and later becomes a paleontologist.   Chapter 1—We Can’t Lose Hope  Spencer Halloway was beloved at the Children’s Wing in Grace Hospital.    Everyone who was anyone working there knew him.   He had a natural ability to make other kids forget their pain and plight and was instantly likeable.    He was a kid that had a very stable head on his shoulders and was far older than his 7 years allotted him.      ‘Please, tell us, doctor.   Just give us the news.’, Spencer’s dad, Carl, shakily said in the doctor’s private room.    Carl held his wife Jacinta closely and clasped his hands over her...

Geminid meteors fly  Streaking vertically in the sky  The bright light delights  A spectacle any night  No other light save a few afar  Plus the occasional passing car  Blind to the dance of our planet  Our transit, our orbit  One last wee hour show  The Ursids just begin to show  To culminate the 21st  The Solstise and Rebirth Time to wish prosperity anew  Time to shout a hearty ‘Salud !’  I’m blessed to share these winter lights Just one of many December delights.  12-13-21 

Synopsis:  A musical about a young man, Elliot, who grows up in a rough neighborhood.   He’s teased because he’s white and loves rap, R&B, soul, funk, fusion, Latin pop, bebop, Motown and jazz.   While attending tech school to learn how to become a better auto mechanic, he meets a girl who wants to start a bakery.    Her name is Chloe, and she’s Asian.   Contrary to popular belief she adores pop, rock, heavy metal, disco, electronica, and symphonic rock.   She plays a wicked bass and sings like an angel.   ~*~CAST~*~ Elliot Jordan: (aka DJ Lil’ Beat, DJ Coolio)  Kyle Jordan: (younger brother) Max Jordan: (dad)  Lavender Jordan: (mom)  Monster: (their massive Newfoundland)  Chloe Long: (Elliot’s love interest)  Julie Long: (mom)  David Long: (dad)  Xijian Long: (grandma)  Sulia Long: (eldest sister)  Everette Long: (second born brother)  Marie ‘Snowpea’ Long: (baby siste...