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The Forgotten Journey

Today’s writing prompt was – Light. I chose to write about light in the darkness. The Forgotten Journey It was a dark and stormy night. Oh wait, I’ve done that line before. Well, it was darkish, at least, though it … Continue reading

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I remember…

The writing prompt for this piece was “I remember…” I Remember… I remember the day that it happened so long ago.  We were at the seashore, looking out at the turbulent waves rushing towards us on the shore. As they … Continue reading

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The Inheritance

The writing prompt for this piece was a set of words to choose from to start our writing. I chose all of the words to include in this piece. The words were: And, Maybe, Time, Wait, Before, Now, and Thanksgiving.  … Continue reading

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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

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It Happened on the Overnight Express

The prompt for this piece was “A ride on a train.” It Happened on the Overnight Express It was to be a long train ride. Jeremy had never been on a long train ride before. The longest ride he’d been … Continue reading

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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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A Peaceful Place

The writing prompt for this were the words “A peaceful place.” We had 5 minutes to write something.  A Peaceful Place It’s the noise and the sounds It’s the music and the rounds It’s my mind with endless thoughts It’s … Continue reading

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The Last Stand

The writing prompt I took was a quote by Anne Lamott, “The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop is that good writing is about telling the truth.” The Last Stand “You … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat

Today’s writing prompt was – overabundance or too much. Trick or Treat It was early October. Meg and her husband, Wally, better known as Doctor Wally to his dental patients, sat around the breakfast table, having a discussion. “You know,” … 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

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