Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Chronicles of the Dragon Cave from A to Z: "I" is for Imagination

  NOTE: Thank you for your visit and your comments. Today I'm guest at A thought that Grows with Julie Luek. We would love to see you there! 
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  "Is it recording?" Tassin asks, looking at the camera and smoothing his jacket.
   "Yes. You may start." Carmelita assured him, trying to keep the camera still.
   Tassin straightened, frowned and looked around. "Where is Milin anyway? He should be in charge of taping the documentaries for the challenge."
   "Start already!" Her voice and personality always reminded me of the sweetness of Attila, the Hun.
   My task master recoiled but obeyed. "Imagination, the essential magic that allows the existence of a fire dragon in the modern age. Imagination is the key that keeps the portal open between the Dragon Cave and the real world. Imagination is, above all, the currency we demand in exchange for this tour.
   Carl Sagan said, 'Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were but without it, we go nowhere.' Albert Einstein said, 'Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.' But our favorite is Mother Dragon's, of course, 'The fact that something lives only in your imagination doesn't mean it doesn't exist.'"
   Carmelita smiled and nodded with conviction. Yes, we are proud of that one.
   Tassin's white mustache slided to reveal a grin. "So dear visitor, for a richer experience please set your imagination free. I am going to tell you two stories of the Cave that are related to two unique statues in the Main Chamber. These are the Knight of the Gallant Order of the Invincible Fist and the Lady of End-"
A quivering made both Tassin and Carmelita tumble.
"Run! Run for cover!"

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42 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    I want to hear the two stories.

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  2. Empty Nest InsiderApril 10, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    I'm with Medeia! Excellent quotes, and of course Mother Dragon's was the best.

    Julie

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  3. Elise FallsonApril 10, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Oh no! What happened!
    Sounds like Mother Dragon was a wise dragon indeed. (:

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  4. Suzanne FurnessApril 10, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Mother Dragon is indeed a very wise one!

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  5. Hold my hand: a social worker's blogApril 10, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Stopping by from the A to Z, and I have to tell you, your blog and writing challenge is marvelous!

    Doris

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  6. Misha GerrickApril 10, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    I wonder what's happening now...

    Mother Dragon does sound very wise.

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  7. Jeremy [Retro]April 10, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    tell me more... mamma d, sounds wise...

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  8. A Daft Scots LassApril 10, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    slide of the mustache.....love it.

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughApril 10, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Mother Dragons always know best.
    Now, what was that rumbling?

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  10. JoApril 10, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Guess we have to wait to find out. By the way, Father Dragon, did you know that at Epcott (in Florida) there was a tiny pink dragon called Imagination. Don't know if he is still there, but when I saw him, he impressed me very much.

    JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE

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  11. Sue McPeakApril 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Oh Sir Diaz, you are blessed with 'Imagination', and the means with which to share your Gift beyond the Dragon Cave. Ole' to Mother Dragon, and I await your two stories with Impatience.
    You are INVITED to a Quilt Show...by INVITATION only...click on CITexasGal Link.
    Sue CollectInTexasGal
    AtoZ LoneStar Quilting Bee

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  12. Nick WilfordApril 10, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Woah, wonder what's next!

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  13. Luanne G. SmithApril 10, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Don't know how we'd manage without imagination. :)

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  14. LD MastersonApril 10, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Mother Dragon knows. Now when do we get to hear the stories?

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  15. Al DiazApril 10, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    @Medeia: They're coming!
    @Julie: for K and L :) Disaster tomorrow.
    @Elise: Tomorrow you'll find out.
    @Suzanne: We agree.
    @Doris: Thank you and welcome to the Dragon Cave!
    @Misha: I'll tell you tomorrow.
    @Jeremy: The story continues
    @Lass: Thank you
    @Alex: You'll find out tomorrow.
    @Jo: Didn't know but will look for it.
    @Sue: well thank you! I check on that!
    @Nick: Stay tuned!
    @L.G.: We writers would be stuck!
    @LD: this week! Don't miss them. :)

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  16. Elizabeth SeckmanApril 10, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Can't wait for tomorrow!

    The sweetness of Atila the Hun...you make me smile!

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  17. cleemckenzieApril 10, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Oh dear, The Gallant Order of the Invisible Fist! Now my Imagination is aflame. What will tomorrow bring? I'm so Impatient for J.

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  18. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I love the concept of imagination in writing and know its essential and so often distrust mine. I think its the fodder from which artists feed. Good stuff, Al, as always.

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  19. SK AnthonyApril 10, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Me likes Mother Dragon :)

    And imagination? You have a ton!

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  20. nutschellApril 10, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    well you certainly have a lot of imagination. Hopping on over to your guest post!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  21. Mark MeansApril 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    So very true...just because something is always in you imagination doesn't make it any less real. Imagination is, usually, where reality comes from :)

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  22. Julie FlandersApril 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I never read that Sagan quote before but I just love it. One to add to my list of favorites, I love collecting quotes. :)

    Heading over to Julie's now.

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  23. Silvia WritesApril 10, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I've set my imagination free and found this to be an intriguing read. Can't help but wonder what's next. Hope I remember to come back ...
    Silvia @ Silvia Writes

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  24. Carol KilgoreApril 10, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Oh, no! Tune in tomorrow....

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  25. Franny StevensonApril 10, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Yeah! I’m a witch! I’m a witch!
    Your post is lovely! I’d like to listen to your stories as well!

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  26. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Tune in tomorrow, same dragon time, same dragon channel!

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  27. Michael Di GesuApril 10, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Nice little cliffhanger here FD... Hope you're feeling better today!

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  28. Tyrean MartinsonApril 10, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    ooh, I wonder what's going to happen next! Your mother's thought on imagination is awesome! Love the post here and at Julie's site.

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  29. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    @Elizabeth: And it is just the truth. Carmelita has a temper.
    @Lee: it will all be revealed during the week. :)
    @Julie: And I am always hungry for more but what can one expect from a dragon?
    @S.K. Welcome to Mother Dragon's club, hahaha.
    @nutshell: Only a bit, hahaha. Thank you!
    @Mark: You got it, my friend!
    @Julie: I am Carl Sagan's biggest fan. (Being a dragon, yes, I oversize a human, :D)
    @Silvia: Hope so too. Thanks for your visit!
    @Carol: Yes! Come back! :)
    @Franny: Thank you. Stay tuned. More is coming, like, for the rest of the month haha.
    @elingregory: That's right. Don't forget the popcorn!
    @Michael: I am, thank you. :)
    @Tyrean: Thank you for your kind support. :)

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  30. David T ListApril 10, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I believe K and L have just been foreshadowed!

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  31. Gwen GardnerApril 10, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Oh No! What the heck happened?!

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  32. Christine RainsApril 10, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I agree that imagination is of the utmost importance. And my imagination is thinking all sorts of things right now about what might've happened!

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  33. KristenApril 10, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I love the quotes. I chose imagination also! :)

    #atozchallenge, Kristen's blog: kristenhead.blogspot.com

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  34. Heather M. GardnerApril 10, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    What? What happened? CLIFFHANGER!!!!

    Heather

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  35. Laura EnoApril 10, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    But what happened next?! You're such a tease...

    My imagination is running overtime. :)

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  36. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Imagination is an amazing thing - perfect for getting to know dragons in their caves:)

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  37. ChanceletApril 10, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Yes, that saying takes it. Love it. It's so philosophical. A thesis can be done on that statement alone. :)

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  38. Patricia StolteyApril 10, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    I've always had a very active imagination, so I loved this post.

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  39. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Now my imagination's busy figuring out what they're running from *throws in the towel for productivity* Imaginative post:)
    Cheers!
    Sam

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  40. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Sounds like Mother Dragon is on to something! :)

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  41. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 11, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Were they running to avoid the stories? lol
    Love that Carl Sagan quote.

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  42. Andrew LeonApril 11, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I'm a big fan of imagination. So much a fan that I have a room for it. So to speak.
    And it's part of my signature when I'm signing books.

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