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Lost
The writing prompts for this were music titles from the “Feel Good Piano” selection offered on Spotify. There are 8 of them. They are in italics. One was edited for this story. I used ‘his’ instead of ‘my.’ Lost It … Continue reading →
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 →
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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Blast from the Past
The writing prompt for this piece was “Hot, Hot, Hot.’ I chose Climate change as my direction, looking back from the future. Blast from the Past “I found it! I found it!” That’s all Charles said, over and over. His … Continue reading →
An Ordinary Day?
The writing prompt for this piece was Luck, Destiny, or Second Chances. The book referred to in this piece is my favorite book of all time, both for adults and children. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend you … Continue reading →
A Decision Made
This week’s writing prompts were picture driven. The Story Spark was: Male Energy. It began with a comment by novelist Ann Tyler during an interview with Robert Costa on “CBS Sunday Morning” on 5/25/25 “I’ve been looking at men closely … Continue reading →
Make Room
The writing prompt for this piece was the phrase – Make room. Make Room The jobs are scarce, Mine taken away. There was no choice. Make room for me. Their card is green. He said too bad. You don’t belong. … Continue reading →
What’s in a name?
The story spark was Girl Power. I chose the writing prompt “Her parents named her Harmony .” We had 20 minutes to write. What’s in a Name? Their life was in turmoil. Lack of income made living hard. Add to … Continue reading →
The Challenge
The writing prompt was to pick something from the list of words/phrases that the happiest people have in common, and then write about one of the happiest times in your or a character’s life. I chose the word – Challenge. … Continue reading →
People always have something to say
The writing prompt for this was: People always have something to say. We had 6 minutes to write. People always have something to say Order, please, Order. But I have to be heard. Not him, it’s my turn. … Continue reading →
