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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
A teller’s thoughts
The writing prompt for this piece was – Your Stories. What are some things in your life today that you would never want to forget? A Teller’s Thoughts Once upon a time… That is the way many stories start, which … Continue reading →
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Fame
Fame I’m gonna live forever I’m gonna learn how to fly (High!) I feel it coming together People will see me and cry (Fame!) I’m gonna make it to heaven Light up the sky like a flame (Fame!) I’m gonna … Continue reading →
The Spark Generator
The Story Spark for this piece was – Spark The Spark Generator February 13, 2025 Dear Fellow writers, As you may or may not know, I have been creating story sparks/prompts since December 2021. Over the years, I have … Continue reading →
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Teachable Moments *
The story spark was Life Lessons. The writing prompt I chose was “A decision I made,” and the quote: “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” – John Maxwell Teachable Moments * It was March 15, 2001, and all students were off … Continue reading →
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Remote Control – a simple tool
This is an updated version of a piece I shared in August of 2018 Remote Control – a simple tool Why does everything we own that has any electronics in it come with a different remote control? Your TV, … Continue reading →
You Have a Holy What?
The writing prompt for this was – “Hole” You Have a Holy – What? As a kid, I always dreamed I had a hole in my hand. This was not visible to the outside world, but I could access it. … Continue reading →
My Thanksgiving Wish 2024
Thanksgiving Message 2024 I’m sorry I’m late with my Thanksgiving wishes this year. There are too many issues that fill up my thoughts. The continuation of wars and conflicts, the steps toward a solution to climate change, and political decisions … Continue reading →
These times they are a-changin’
This week’s writing Spark was a picture prompt. I chose the first picture in this writing as my inspiration These Times They Are a-Changin’ I grew up in the Bronx in the 1950s and 1960s. I have fond memories of … Continue reading →
A Blank Page
Today’s writing spark was A Paper Chase. We had a list of different papers from which we might find our stories: a Baby Book, Diary, Gift Wrap, Letter, Sheet Music, File Folders, Sewing Patterns, Report Card, Scrapbook, Maps, Postcard, or … Continue reading →
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The Night is Upon Us
This week’s writing prompt was, “Tell us what you feel like just before you fall asleep and then right after you wake up.” The Night is Upon Us It’s time for bed. Time for my nightly ritual. The first step … Continue reading →
