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A to Z Challenge 2024 Theme Reveal
A to Z Blog Challenge 2024 Theme Reveal This is my ninth year doing the Challenge. Last year, I tried something totally new. I created a single story that spanned all of the letters of the alphabet: “Save me … Continue reading →
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A Place…Not Unknown
A Place…Not Unknown It did not take long; my eyes were closed The world around me vanished I know this place; I was younger then. I need to be there before it’s too late The path was simple; except … Continue reading →
Look before you Leap
Look Before You Leap Today’s essay has to do with leaping. I intend to focus on two aspects of leaping. Leaping to Conclusions and Leap of Faith. According to thefreedictionarycom, “Leaping to Conclusions” is To make decisions or form opinions … Continue reading →
A Day Off
A Day Off I was looking forward to my day off. That night, my workroom’s “To-Do Bulletin Board” was blank. I had nothing planned the next day. I woke up the following day after somewhat of a restless night’s sleep. … Continue reading →
An Unbegun Story…or…Could Possibly Go Wrong?
An Unbegun Story…or…Could Possibly Go Wrong? …could possibly go wrong?” I had it running through my head. I’ve heard it before we started and have never paid attention to the warning or the history behind said statement. All I had … Continue reading →
I wonder…
I wonder… When you’re sitting in a doctor’s waiting room or at an auto service provider waiting to be seen or for a service to be performed, sometimes your mind wanders, especially if you forgot to bring a book and … Continue reading →
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My First Day
My First Day or Substitute teaching is no fairytale It was my first day subbing in this district. Trust me, this is no ordinary district. At least the class I was assigned to wasn’t ordinary. I was to teach a literature … Continue reading →
The Hill
The Hill *** Speeding down the hill as the wind whipped by my face, I felt the exhilaration of excitement, knowing that I had taken the challenge. The snow still fell heavily as my fingers began to get colder, and … Continue reading →
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Friend or Foe?
Friend or Foe? It drips from faucets clear – drop by drop. Steady sounds of unbearable torture Drooping plants and flowers call to it – Give me strength A desert’s claim of power knows not of its being. Yet an … Continue reading →
Proceed with Caution
Proceed With Caution If I only had control of when and where a person could be born, I would be the happiest time-historian alive. I might not be the happiest, but it sure would be a lot of fun. Think … Continue reading →
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