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| Right- The Queens of Upper and Lower Egypt flank a King at Kom Ombo. |
Inspiration strikes at the most interesting times. This carving got my attention during our visit to the temple. I felt compelled to stare at it and eventually to take a photo for later reference.
Something was a-brew.
As I gazed at it a scene formed in my mind for a book I've yet to write. The book idea's been simmering on the back burner for a few months now. I'd like to get to it, but I really want to get at least one manuscript ready for hawking.
The day after seeing this was a cruising day up the Nile. I took stationery and pen from our cabin, got myself a health-promoting Coke, set myself at a table on the top deck of the ship, and drafted some ideas for an induction ceremony for a year of bound servitude.
I can sort of make out my handwriting now. I'm hoping viewing the photo will re-inspire me.
It's been two weeks, but if you'll permit me, here's a bit from my shipboard scratchings:
"Upon entering the temple for the year of service the acolyte is 'powered up.' Two full priestesses position themselves on either side of her."
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I haven't gotten much reading done lately, but I did manage to pick up Sherlock Holmes the other day.
From The Sign of Four (Sherlock Holmes, The Complete Novels and Stories, Vol. I Bantam Classic, reissue 2003)
" 'Then a queer thought came into my head and showed me where I could lay my hand on a weapon. I sat down in the darkness and unstrapped my wooden leg.' "
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