Category Archives: Personal Stories

These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.

Jobs

This week’s writing prompt was – Jobs Jobs I’m not sure how my father made money growing up. I know he said he played soccer on a national team (something I’ve never been able to confirm). I’m not sure how … Continue reading

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Don’t get me started!

The writing prompt was the saying “Don’t get me started!” We had 7 minutes to write. Don’t Get Me Started There is way too much greed and power-grabbing in this country.  Don’t get me started.  Never let the yahoo, behind … Continue reading

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The Look (a pictorial essay)

The writing prompt for this piece was “Unasked for critique.” The Look (A pictorial essay) We all know the look. You know, the one that your parents gave you growing up, that had multiple meanings.  “You best not be doing … Continue reading

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The Search for Independence

The writing prompt for this piece were the words freedom and independence. The Search for Independence Becoming independent was what I wanted. At least, that is what I was told. I have to credit my older sisters for that want, … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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