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Pizza anyone?
The writing prompt was “Don’t drop the pizza!” We had 5 minutes to write. Pizza anyone? “Don’t drop the pizza!”, she said. “Why would I do that?” he replied “Because that is what you do. Every time you want to … Continue reading →
Look, Listen, Buy?
The story spark was – Laugh Lines. The writing prompt I took was: A time in your life that knocked your socks off. Look, Listen, Buy? Now, this will sound weird, but I have a problem with socks. … Continue reading →
It’s All Up To Us
The Story Spark for this piece was – History. The prompt that I used was a quote by Nelson Mandela. It’s Up to Us Being born in 1950, I spent my teen years during the turbulent 60s. It was a … 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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She
The Story Spark for this piece was – Love. I chose the writing prompt: Tell us about someone you (or a character) fell in love with. She He was only eighteen. He had never felt this way before. This feeling … Continue reading →
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 →
The Artifact
The writing prompt for this piece was – One January morning, you awake and discover that you have become invisible. What happens? The Artifact The alarm went off. It was time to awaken. I stretched my arms above my … 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 →
The Torch has been Passed
The Torch Has Been Passed There he stands, the old man. I’ve seen pictures of my ancestors’ final days. They are old men, too, leaning on their scythe with a spent hourglass in hand. You can see the aged wrinkles … Continue reading →
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