Category: A pre-published author
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“One Love”
The universe is telling me to focus on love. What is it saying to you? Oh, how the spring of the year brings two birds together with love and commitment. The dutiful male Osprey is patiently looking out towards the Gulf of Mexico’s breakfast buffet of fish. While the female Osprey rests comfortably upon the unhatched…
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“Longing”
For the past ten months, I have expanded my blog beyond a daily prompt response, to include short stories, flash fiction, photography, and poetry. I have discovered sketching and painting along with defining mix media. I’m still learning about the independent publishing world. Beyond all of my creative art learning and discoveries, they are small…
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“Divide”
Dividing time for Parents. Dividing time for Children. Dividing time for a Spouse. Dividing time for Work. Dividing time for Hobbies. Dividing time for doing Nothing For the past ten days, I have not posted any blogs. However, I have read a couple of competing novels I have wanted to read for the past six…
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“Secrets”
Secrets all around and held within. Secrets held for a moment can last forever. Secrets stand on the foundation of fear. Secrets first cousin is a lie. Secrets necessary? Or, not. Hurt me with the truth, don’t comfort me with a lie. WordPress Daily Prompt
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“Leap Month & Year”
Poets and Writers Prompt. 2016 is a Leap Year, meaning February gets an extra day on Monday, February 29. Push this one step further and invent—instead of an extra day—an extra month. Where would this thirteenth month fall in the calendar? In what season? Would it be named for an event or a person? Write…
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“The Worlds Best Gadget”
You’ve been granted magical engineering skills, but you can only use them to build on badge or machine. What do you build? For well over one hundred years a book has been the greatest technological efficient machine available to the masses, and now currently available electronically. If granted the skills, I would engineer the ability…
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“Kama Chemeleon”
Reincarnation: Do you believe in it? As a child, I played outside on my swing set, I laid on the grass staring at the cloud formations seeing birds flying above between the trees in my backyard. I dreamed of living my life as a bird and over the years, the type of bird I…
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Two Will Do
Originally posted on lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown: Two Will Do I used to like friends by the score squeezed wall-to-wall and door-to-door. A party didn’t even count until the guests began to mount up to sixty, seventy, more. But now, I’m finding crowds a bore. Now I find that two-by-two is something…
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“Longing for Gravity”
You are on a mission to Mars. Because of the length of the journey, you will never be able to return to Earth. What about our blue planet will you miss the most? If I were on my way to Mars, it would mean I’ve been drugged, kidnapped, or it’s a visual prank. But, I…
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“State of Mind”
This week, let your inner world and the outside one converge in a photo. The photo’s layout of local birds enjoying a cold sunny morning of 47 degrees or 8 celsius does not reveal my state of mind, which is I’m freezing. I know I should not complain. However, it is the last week of…
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“The Road Less Traveled”
Pinpoint a moment in your past where you had to make a big decision. Write about that other alternate life that could have unfolded. Many years past, I chose the road less traveled against the beliefs and ideas of what others thought. Ever since the road I have chosen has brought forward personal rewards beyond…
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“Pace Oddity”
If you could slow down an action that, usually zooms by, or speed up an event that normally drags on, which would you choose, and why. If I could slow down time during the magnificence of a sunrise or sunset to further enjoy the moments. I settle into the dentist chair, opening my mouth wishing…
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“Money for Nothing”
If you’re like most of us, you need to earn money by working for a living. Describe your ultimate job. If you ‘re in your dream job, tell us all about it and what is it that you love? What fulfills you? If you ‘re not in your dream job, describe for us what your…
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“Say Your Name”
Write about your first name: Are you named after someone or something? Are there any stories or associations attached to it? If you had the choice, would you rename yourself? My first name is Marty, and it is not shortened from Martin or Martha. There is no significant meaning or reason my parents chose the…
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“The Stat Connection”
Go to your Statistics page and check your top 3-5 post. Why do yo think they’ve been successful? Find the connection between them, and write about it. Since I began blogging almost two years ago, I have written over six-hundred blog post based on WordPress’s daily post prompts. My posts are created based on my…
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“Never Again”
Have you ever gone to a new place or tried a new experience and thought to yourself, “I’m never doing that again!” Tell us about? When it involves food, I have an open mind to try anything once or maybe twice. However, eating pears will forever be on my “Never Again list. On several occasions,…
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“Thanks Hindsight”
How is the year shaping up for you so far? Have your prediction come true, or did you have a curve ball or two? The past 46 six days of the new year have been great! I have scheduled a couple of days a week dedicated to editing and revising my short stories for submissions…
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Simplicity
Originally posted on The Happy Traveler: Over the past five years I have adjusted to the reality and beauty of simplicity. Having retired from a job that I was on call 24/7 and that was at least moderately stressful each day, it has been a process to slow down and smell the roses. When I…
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“My Quirky Habits”
Which quirky habit annoys you the most and what quirky habit do you love for yourself or others. I have a quirky habit to clean my kitchen and bathroom repetitively when I’m writing. With music playing in the background, I clean my kitchen or bathroom humming or singing two songs per room. When I attend…
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“Live to Eat”
Some people “Eat to live” while others “Live to eat.” What about you? How far would you travel for the best meal of your life? I have traveled 937 miles, taking about fourteen hours, from my Northern VA home on the East coast to my Midwest home for the tastes of a great meal. I…
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“The Eight Sin”
Do you know the seven cardinal or deadly sins? If you had the task of adding a new trait or behavior to the list, for whatever reason. What’s the 8th and Why? The seven deadly sins list are, 1) Lust, 2) Gluttony, 3) Greed, 4) Sloth / Laziness, 5) Wrath, 6) Envy, 7) Pride, A vast…
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Ten Commandments For Writers
Some writers are very disciplined. Me? Not so much. As life happens, my writing pays the price. It tends to be the first thing that gets moved to the “I’ll do it tomorrow” list and I end up feeling frustrated with my lack of progress. I admire writers who stick to schedules, who recognize the…
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“Just Another Day”
Our days are organized around numerous small actions we repeat over and over. What’s your favorite daily ritual? Usually, before the sun rises, a simple ritual for me is to enjoy a walk along the beach listening to the waves easily lap against the shoreline, while smelling the scent of the ocean. However, the recent…
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“Quote Me”
Do you have a favorite quote that you return to again and again? What is it, and why does it move you? The above quote by Mother Teresa is one of my favorites because finding peace within will always bring a smile to your face. During the first chapter of my life, the unexpected surprises, fortuitous…
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“Life after Blogs”
Your life without a computer. What is it like? My life without using my laptop or desktop computer takes place two or three times a week when I indulge my addiction to reading books on my tablet. Ok, now some will say using my tablet / iPad is also a computer. However, as a former Boy…
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“Key Takeaway”
Give your newer sisters and brothers in WordPress one piece of advice based on your blogging experiences. There are many adjectives I could use to describe my overwhelming excitement and experiences with my WordPress family of bloggers. I think, I will keep it simple and short with three suggestions and recommendations. My advice to…
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“Not Lemonade”
When life gives, your lemons make something else. Tell us about a time you used an object to resolve a tricky situation in an unorthodox way. Every morning awakening with eyes opened, breathing, and living without the aid of others or any devices is the best part of my day. So, as my morning continues,…
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“kick It”
What’s the 11th item on your bucket list? The number eleventh item on my bucket list is “Rock Climbing” and I plan on completing the listed item within the next two years when I take some beginner rock climbing classes. I want to eventually climb some rock formations in the National Parks leading up to…
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“YAWN”
What Bores You? I’m rarely bored but, in my past, public speakers who were unable to capture an audience’s attention have always been a complete annoying bore. I have books to read, a restless soul, a creative imagination, dreams, and a bucket list. I don’t have time to be bored during this lifetime. 🙂 WordPress…
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“Learning Style”
What’s your learning style? Do you prefer learning in a group or an interactive setting? Or one-on-one? Do you retain information best through lectures or visuals, or simply by reading books? I was in college when I discovered the issues of a learning style. I quickly learned I’m a visual and auditory learner with the…
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“B+ Weekend”
Write about what you did last weekend as though you’re a music critic reviewing a new album. This past weekend reading, writing, and the NFL playoffs were united with music across several genres. Beginning the day reading a couple of Kindle novel’s by Zora Neal Hurston’s, Tell My Horse and Tom Reiss, The Black Count…
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Seenager
Originally posted on Ann's Corner: Yup! That’s me, at almost 67! I’ve seen a lot, that’s why I’m a Seenager. I’ve seen it all (and done most of it) and yet, as a Senior, I get to return to the freedoms and joys of the teenage life with none of the repercussions 😉 I’m on…
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Morphing; “CAT“
Language evolves. The meaning of a word can shift over time as we use it differently. Think of words like cool, heavy, or even literally. Today, give a word an evolutionary push: give a common word a new meaning, explain it to us, and use it in the title of your post. Many American English…
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“Now You See Me”
You have a secret superpower: the ability to appear and disappear at will. When and where will you too this new superpower? Tell us a story. To respond to this prompt, thinking with a practical mind, my body can become invisible but, not my clothing unless I have the invisibility cloak, used in the Harry…
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“Ripped into the Headlines”
Write about something that happened over the weekend as though it the top story of your local paper. Living in Southwest Florida is by choice strictly for the warm weather between October through April. During this time period, it is always possible to enjoy the sounds of the ocean lapping against the sandy beaches after midnight…
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“Teen Age Idol”
Who did you idolize as a teenager? Did you go crazy for the Beatles? Ga-ga over Duran-Duran? In love with Justin Bieber? Did you think Elvis was the living end? I have grown to love and enjoy music from across many genre’s highlighted with blues jazz, Rock and R & B of the 40’s to…
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“Modern Families”
If one of your late ancestors were to come back from the dead and join you for dinner, what things about your family would this person find the most shocking? If any of my dead ancestors appears to join me for dinner, I will show shock in my eyes and fear in my feet as…
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“Worst Case Scenario”
Of all the awful possibilities, what’s the worst possible thing that could happen to you today? Now, what about the best? A simple prompt with a simple answer. The worst case scenario for me is to not wake in the morning. The best case scenario is awakening to my heart beating, eyes open. From that…
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“Keeping Up With the Jone’s”
Tell us about the one luxury item you wish you could afford, in as much detail as you can. Paint a picture for us. My durable poles feature innovative Aergon grips known for their edgeless shape for comfortable hand positioning. Plus, an internal tension cord automatically boosts durability at any length I choose. They are…
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“ If I Could Turn Back Time”
If you could return to the past to relive a part of your life, either to experience the wonderful bits again or to do something over, which part of your life would you return to and why? Regrets? Personally, I Have no desire to travel into my past glimpsing of times good or bad. Joyful times,…
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“Sink or Swim”
Tell us about a time when you were left on your own, to fend for yourself in an overwhelming situation — on the job, at home, at school. What was the outcome? During my life several times I have been left alone in overwhelming situations and circumstances, Yet, I survived based on my training and…
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“Resolved”
Have you ever made a New Years Resolution that you kept. I resolved many years ago never change my lifestyle based on the beginning of a new year. Lifestyle changes should begin any time during a person life. The success of a lifestyle change is persistence and time. Time, to try every day every month and…
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“Courage to Overcome”
Courage to overcome life’s obstacles is essential, however, what motivators are used to begin and sustain the courage to overcome? Awakening from what I hope was a nightmare is all I could imagine. My eyes were closed as my right hand felt the soft fur of something breathing. The breath reminded me of my ex-husband who…
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“Unpopular”
Tell us about a time when you had to choose between two options, and you picked the unpopular choice. I have one decision, and I have narrowed my choices to two options. Either option provides the opportunity for a fulfilling life in the lifestyle I desire. My family has designated my option of leaving the…
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“Happy Endings”
Tell us about something you’ve tried to quit. Did you go cold turkey, or for a gradual change? Did it stick? In the early 1980’s, I was in the Army, and I controlled my addiction by committing twenty dollars a paycheck to fulfill my desires. There are times; I would spend the entire allotted twenty…
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“New Sensation”
Ah, sweet youth. No matter whether you grew up sporting a fedora, penny loafers, poodle skirts, bell-bottoms, leg warmers, skinny jeans; Madonna-Inspired net shirts and rosaries, goth garb, a spike mohawk, or even a wave that would put Justin Bieber to shame, you made a fashion statement, unique to you. Describe your favorite fashions from…
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“Write Here, Write Now”
Write a post entirely in the present tense. I walk along the wooded path listening to birds chirp morning songs. I see a pair of Blue Jays squawking and chasing one another. Cardinals, Gold Finches, and a yellow-throated warbler occupy a beautiful Sweetbay Magnolia tree. I stop walking to smell the pines and oaks along…
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“Stroke of Midnight”
Where were you last night at midnight? Would you have wanted to be somewhere else? On Dec 31 2015 New Years Eve I was at the beach by 8:00 pm to watch the festivities set to begin at midnight, however the rowdy drunken personalities of many of the people caused me to consider returning home since…
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“Polite Company”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Polite Company.” “It’s never a good idea to discuss religion or politics with people you don’t really know.” Agree or disagree? For over ten years I worked at my father’s business, and there was an important rule for customers and employees to neither discuss or debate politics or religion. Because…
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“Singing in the Rain”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Singing in the Rain.” Safe inside, toasty warm, while water pitter-patters on the roof… describe your perfect, rainy afternoon. Awaking in the morning to the sound of rain always invokes thoughts of me curled on my couch, with my iPad perched on my forearm, with my favorite novel illuminated…
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“End of Year 2015”
“Last Day of 2015” Well, today with only a few hours left in 2015, I look back on the past twelve months of blogging and I can only smile 🙂 I continue my passionate discovery of writing and blogging that has expanded to include photography, poetry and I have stretched my creative imagination with my…
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“Ear-Worm”
Write whatever you usually write about, and weave in a book quote, film quote, or song lyric that’s been sticking with you this week. Many years ago, the Disney movie Mary Poppins was very successful, and one of the most popular songs is “Just a Spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down.” My…
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“ No Apologies”
What’s the one guilty pleasure you have that’s so good, you no longer feel guilty about it? I have certain pleasures like the occasional 2nd and 3rd donut once or twice a week after a morning walk. However, I no longer concern myself with the weight gain. I just sit and enjoy the donut. No…
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“Ebb & Flow”
Ou blogs morph over time, as interest shift and life happen. Write a post on your blog but three years in the future. Dec 24, 2019 For the past three years, my nomadic adventures have taken me hiking along the Appalachian and the Pacific Coast Trails. I write my blog posting this evening because, in…
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“Happy Place”
Have you ever felt like the world was being a bit too wild? Where things and people were pushing in, crowding out your private thoughts — the ones that need time and space to surface? For me, there is no better place to unwind than under the warm sun, on the water, with my fishing…
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“Fearless Fantasies”
How would your life be different if y ou were incapable of feeling fear? Would your life be better or worse than it is now? If I were incapable of feeling fear, I would be dead. Thank goodness I had some fear as a child because my curiosity would have killed me well before the…
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“Young at Heart”
What are your thoughts on aging? How will you stay young at heart as you get older? Staying young at heart is a mindset over matter and in my mind, I’m just an oversized teenager with time, a little income and some wisdom. I consume lots of dark green leafy vegetables with various fruits on…
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“Fandom”
Are you a sports fan? Tell us about fandom. If you are not, tell us why not. I’m a fan of the four major American sports, Football, Baseball, Basketball and Hockey. There is only one sport I purchase clothing to represent my love as a fan, and it is my St. Louis Baseball Cardinals. My…
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“Safety First”
Share a story about a time you felt unsafe. When I began kayaking fishing, I was never worried about my safety with my personal floatation device secured, sunscreen, hat to block the sun, a whistle, lights and flares. However when I began fishing the waterways of Southwest Florida, I encountered a mammal called a Manatee.…
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Memes About The Weather And Running The Air Conditioning
Originally posted on The Tony Burgess Blog: These are a couple of memes going around the Internet about how many of us are running the air conditioning here in December. The weather here is crazy if you ask me. Where is the cold weather? I blame El Nino.
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“Take Care”
When you’re unwell, do you allow others to take care of you, or do you prefer to soldier on alone? What does it take for you to ask for help? I have been fortunate to have lived my life so far experiencing only a few health issues and I hope it continues, “knock on wood.”…
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“The Artist Eye”
Is there a painting or sculpture you are drawn to? What does it say to you? Describe the experience. Every morning sunrise and evening sunset soothes my soul as I attempt to capture the moment with photography. Photographing natural landscapes including wildlife provides experiences that last a lifetime for my artistic eye. WordPress Daily Post…
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“Because the Night Time is the Right Time”
Are you a night owl or are you the early bird? What’s you most productive time of the day? When do you do your best work? Night time is my time to write and read, usually through the early morning hours. I excel creatively with my writings, and I have discovered my reading addiction excels between…
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“Third Rate Romance”
Tell us your funniest relationship disaster story. I have experienced a few romances during my lifetime, and they were all first rate and or better. In my belief and experiences, a third rate human romance could or possibly be a superficial relationship. Since most superficial relationships developing into romance may be based on the attractions…
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“Unexpected Guest”
You walk into your home to find a couple you don’t know sitting in your living room, eating a slice of cake. Tell us what happens next. After completing my morning walk along the beach that ended with coffee with fellow walkers overlooking the ocean. We discuss and debated the important issues of the day, such…
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“Press It”
Give some love to three blog post you’ve read and love in the past week and tell why they’re worth reading. The three blog post I have chosen are prolific within the blogging community I follow. Although, I’m partial to the well known Angloswiss, who I try to read daily. She inspires my creative writing…
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“Hate to Love”
Tell us about a guilty pleasure that you hate to love. I love and enjoy being outside every day either at the beach or in the mountains enjoying the beauty of mother-nature. I’m in love with the sounds of leaves shaking from a gentle wind, morning song birds chirping, and the occasional sounds of deer,…
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“Flawed”
What is your worst quality? After a lifetime and career of selfless giving to my family, country, and community. My worst quality or flaw has become “selfishness.” Yes, I have succumbed to doing anything and everything just for me, at least, some of the time. Since retiring, family and friends have assumed I have the…
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Everybody want’s to Rule the World….Except for me.
Originally posted on The madness without the method: So I can change one thing in the universe. Just one thing? Is this the part where I wish for more wishes? Ok perhaps not, but I think with one change I can fix more than you think. It really is quite simple. No more fear. I…
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“If I Ruled the World”
Welcome to your life; there’s no turning back Even while we sleep we will find You acting on your best behavior Turn your back on mother nature Everybody wants to rule the world
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“The Guilt that Haunts Me”
Share a time when you were overcome with guilt. What were the circumstances? How did you overcome your guilt? On a warm mid-July evening, I was enjoying an afternoon cookout with my neighbor George on his deck when he began crying. He returned from scolding his 12-year-old son who admitted to spreading saran wrap on…
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“Life Line”
You’re on a long flight, and a palm reader sitting next to you insist she reads your palm. You hesitate but, agree. What does she tell you? I cannot imagine a female passenger sitting next to me on a long flight asking to read my palm. Hesitation is an understatement, and I would not agree. Now,…
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“Everything Changes” (A love story)
Walking down the street, you encounter a folded piece of paper on the sidewalk. You pick it up and read it and immediately, your life has changed. Describe the experience. Charles and Barbara, a married couple of sixty-five years, walk the beach every morning near their seaside home in Lincoln Oregon. On a chilly…
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Time’s Fool
Originally posted on lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown: Time’s Fool I’ve labored now for many years trying to make time stop, thinking if it just would pause, that I could cross its top and go into the future or go into the past–– passing back and forwards over timelines that are vast. For…
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“Pick Your Gadget”
Your local electronics store has just started selling time machines, anywhere doors, and invisibility helmets. You can only afford one. Which of these do you buy, and why? This prompt provides fantastic choices. At my advanced age, I have developed a lot of wisdom, and I would not purchase any of the three. However, forty…
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“Pour Some Sugar on Me”
What is your favorite sweet thing to eat? Bread pudding? Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies? A smooth and creamy piece of cheesecake? Tell us about the anticipation and delight of eating you favorite desert. Not into sweets? Tell us all about your weakness for that certain salty snack.  Ahhhh, yes… the sweetness of sugar is…
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“Sorry, I’m Busy”
Tell us about a time when you should have helped someone… but didn’t. Sorry, I’m busy, is the phrase, I have used for myself, as I learned to take time for me. After many years of giving of myself to family, friends, community and my country, I have learned or should I say discovered, it…
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“Strike-a-Chord”
Do you play and instrument? Is there a musical instrument whose sound you find particularly pleasing. Tell us a story about your experience or relationship with an instrument of your choice. This prompt strikes a cord of fond memories from my years as a concert and marching band member of my elementary through high school…
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“This is your life”
If you could read a book containing all that has happened and will ever happen in your life, would you, if you choose to read it, you must read it cover to cover. If you journal your life either hand written or with a computer, the opportunity to understand what has happened in your past…
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The Wanderer
Tell us about the top five place you’ve always wanted to visit The word “Wanderer” is the name I gave my motorcycle nine years ago. I wandered across the US from Key West Florida to Fairbanks Alaska, one town at a time. However, when I started blogging I discovered the world of nomadic travelers/bloggers, and…
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“The Outsiders”
WordPress Daily Post Prompt Tell us about the experience of being outside, looking in — however you’d like to interpret that. During the summer of 1968, at age 10, I was allowed to ride my bicycle down the sidewalk and around the block to a friends house. My only rule was to be home before…
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“The Great Pretender”
WordPress Daily Posts, “The Great Pretender.” Are you full of confidence or have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? The imposter syndrome describes a feeling of inadequacy, & intellectual fraudulence, yet having the skills and knowledge indicating the opposite is true. I have experienced the imposter syndrome feeling many times throughout my previous career and…
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“Trains Planes Motorcycle & Automobiles”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Trains, Planes, and Automobiles.” You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, or car? (Or something else entirely — bike? Hot air balloon?) I have crossed the US by plane, automobile, motorcycle, large truck, and half of the country by train. I plan to complete the train…
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“Million-Dollar Question”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Million-Dollar Question.” Why do you blog? This is a great question and my only response is, I love writing and the creative process expressing my thoughts and ideas. Now, based on the daily prompts, they evoke ideas of my experiences bringing forth what is seen in my…
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“1984”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “1984.” You’re locked in a room with your greatest fear. Describe what’s in the room. Oh yes, 1984, brings to mind the dystopian novel by George Orwell. If I’m sitting in a locked room, my fear immediately is to consider the thought police, have I been discovered.…
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“Fright Night”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Fright Night.” What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? There are not too many things or issues in life that I’m fearful of because I am more cautious than fearful. The extreme sport of skydiving and…
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“Out of Reach, Until I’m Older”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Out of Your Reach.” Was there a toy or thing you always wanted as a child, during the holidays or on your birthday, but never received? Tell us about it. As a child growing up, I remember looking through a Sears Roebuck catalog making my Christmas wish list.…
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“Trick Questions”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Trick Questions.” A Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter is writing an in-depth piece — about you. What are the three questions you hope she doesn’t ask you? It was March 19, 2012, and I was in Palayan City in the Philippines when I stopped at the Joross Internet cafe…
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“Pride & Joy”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Pride and Joy.” What’s your most prized possession? The daily post prompt “Pride & Joy” cause me to remanence about a song of the same name sung my Marvin Gaye & Stevie Ray Vaughn. Both versions are classics. Although both singer have died some years ago, their…
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“Frequently Asked Questions”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “FAQ.” Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mail carrier — and write a post based on their responses. I interviewed the Pre-Published Independent Author, and he is excited about his current National Novel Writing Month preparation also known as NaNoWriMo. The month-long event…
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“Seven Wonders”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Seven Wonders.” Khalil Gibran once said that people will never understand one another unless language is reduced to seven words. What would your seven words be? In order to allow someone to understand what is being stated. My experience with the following seven words has been extremely helpful…
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“Saved by Safety Equipment”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Saved by the Bell.” Tell us about a time when you managed to extract yourself from a sticky situation at the very last minute. I was returning home traveling east along a two-lane road crossing the western prairies of Kansas in the middle of July. I had been traveling…
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“Express Yourself”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Express Yourself!.” Do you love to dance, sing, write, sculpt, paint, or debate? What’s your favorite way to express yourself, creatively? Using words I create is my favorite form of expression and passion. My words are rooted in my past responsibilities & its emotions. I express myself…
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“Early Bird”
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Early Bird.” Capturing an outstanding photograph in the early morning light. The weekly photo challenge
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“Ingredients”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Ingredients.” What’s the one item in your kitchen you can’t possibly cook without? A spice, your grandma’s measuring cup, instant ramen — what’s your magic ingredient, and why? First and foremost a talented cook, will never begin cooking without a sauté pan, paring knife, and cutting board…
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“Super Sensitive”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Super Sensitive.” If you were forced to give up one sense, but gain super-sensitivity in another, which senses would you choose? Having no choice but to lose one of my five senses to lose as a choice, I chose my sense of smell. I know my remaining…
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“Eat Drink and Be Merry”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry….” …for tomorrow we die. The world is ending tomorrow! Tell us about your last dinner — the food, your dining companions, the setting, the conversation. For the past two or three hundred years or more, predictions reporting the ending of the world have…
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“Do Not Disturb”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Do Not Disturb.” How do you manage your online privacy? Are there certain things you won’t post in certain places? Information you’ll never share online? Or do you assume information about you is accessible anyway? Online Privacy management is the individual’s responsibility. However, as WordPress bloggers, most…
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“180 Degrees”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “180 Degrees.” Tell us about a time you did a 180 — changed your views on something, reversed a decision, or acted in a way you ordinarily don’t. My immediate family loves strawberries and during strawberry season, they would drag me along to a local farm where…
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“Childhood Revisited”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Childhood Revisited.” Sure, you turned out pretty good, but is there anything you wish had been different about your childhood? If you have kids, is there anything you wish were different for them? During the years as a young child, I dreamed of riding horses and walking…
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“Nightmares?”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Nightmares.” Describe the last nightmare you remember having. What do you think it meant? I cannot recollect the last time I had a nightmare before or since I retired. There are instances in my waking life that seemed like nightmares I wanted to wake from. My years…
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“Fill in the Blank”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Fill In the Blank.” Three people walk into a bar______________. Three executives board members of the Acme Widget’s Company, walked into a dance bar on Bourbon Street, in New Orleans Louisiana. They were in town attending the companies yearly convention and corporate board meeting, beginning the following morning.…
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“Mix Tape”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Mix Tape.” Put together a musical playlist of songs that describe your life, including what you hope your future entails. The mix tape of my life is covers various genre’s of music of the past 100 plus years. My early exposure to classical music, performing in the…
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“Linger”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Linger.” Tell us about times in which you linger — when you don’t want an event, or a day to end. What is it you love about these times? Why do you wish you could linger forever? As a young child, the word “linger” was used by…
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“It’s My Party”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “It’s My Party.” You’re throwing a party — for you! Tell us all about the food, drink, events, and party favors you’ll have for your event of a lifetime. Use any theme you like — it’s your party! The theme of the party is a “Healthy Life”…
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“Land of Confusion”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Land of Confusion.” Which subject in school did you find impossible to master? Did math give you hives? Did English make you scream? Do tell! In response to this prompt, I quickly recall the only school curriculum I did not master or derived any pleasure from was…
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“Green Eyed Lady”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Green-Eyed Lady.” We all get jealous from time to time — what wakes the green-eyed monster for you? The “Green Eyed Lady” or “Green with Envy” are phrases that defines an emotions, I cannot recall having since I was a child. Although, envy is always followed quickly…
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“Idyllic Beach”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Idyllic beach.” What does your ideal community look like? How is it organized, and how is community life structured? What values does the community share? My ideal community would look like the beaches of a tropical Caribbean Island, with clear blue waters, air temperatures 75 – 85…
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“ Flip Flop”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Flip Flop.” Think of a topic or issue about which you’ve switched your opinion. Why the change? Oh, I have changed my mind about many things in my life. Yet, one of the unique flip flops is on my bucket list of one hundred things to do…
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In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “IMHO.” Link to an item in the news you’ve been thinking about lately, and write the op-ed you’d like to see published on the topic. AMERICANS DON’T CARE ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER, BY NPR’S Frank Deford It has been over forty years, ago during an elementary school gym…
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“We Built This City, By Bicycle”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “We Built This City. What do you love most about the city / town / place that you live in? What do you like the least about it? If you were mayor, what would be the most important problem you’d tackle? How would you tackle it? I love…
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“Mountains, Hills, and Beaches”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Places.” Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? I was raised in the Midwest with the Mighty Mississippi and Missouri Rivers as the largest bodies of water. I was influenced by the author Mark Twain’s stories of “The adventures of Huckleberry Finn’s,” lazy days along the rivers. As…
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Twenty-Five letters and no “Q”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Twenty-Five.” There are 26 letters in the English language, and we need every single one of them. Want proof? Choose a letter and write a blog post without using it. (Feeling really brave? Make it a vowel!) I just love these types of word prompt challenges. I…
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“Just a Dream”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Just a Dream.” You’re having a nightmare, and have to choose between three doors. Pick one, and tell us about what you find on the other side. I have never had dreams that concerned or frightened me, yet when I read the prompt, I immediately thought of…
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“Use it or lose it,” A short story.
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Use It or Lose It.” Write about anything you’d like, but make sure the post includes this sentence: “I thought we’d never come back from that one.” Fulfilling dreams especially bucket list dreams can be extremely heart warming and enchanting. One of Howard’s life long dreams was to hike…
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“Five a Day”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Five a Day.” You’ve being exiled to a private island, and your captors will only supply you with five foods. What do you pick? Some of these prompts encourage great thought on my part and I actually began laughing when I thought of the five food I…
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“Undo”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Undo.” If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Discuss why, potential repercussions, or a possible alternative. To un-invent or un-do anything will cause repercussions and problems for all involved, no matter what the subject, or social issues are, however, with so many considerations, I will…
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“Cupids Arrow”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Cupid’s Arrow.” Write an ode to someone or something you love. Bonus points for poetry! Cupids Arrow, is mythology that means desire and erotic love, attraction and affection. The image is linked with the son of the love goddess Venus and the Greek counterpart is Eros. However,…
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“Clone Wars”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Clone Wars.” If you could clone yourself, how would you split up your responsibilities? Many years ago, I watched the movie “Multiplicity,” causing me to reflect on the idea of cloning myself. Michael Keaton’s character clone himself and each copy took on different persona of the original.…
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“Wall to Wall”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Wall to Wall.” What do you display on the walls of your home — photos, posters, artwork, nothing? How do you choose what to display? What mood are you trying to create? The home is where the heart is and with the photos of my children, showing…
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The Transporter”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “The Transporter.” Tell us about a sensation — a taste, a smell, a piece of music — that transports you back to childhood. During my early childhood, there was nothing like a lunch time peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich. Its unique texture, beginning with the first…
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“Silver Screen Quotes”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Silver Screen.” Take a quote from your favorite movie — there’s the title of your post. Now, write! I have watched a lot of movies in my time and since my love of movies covers movies from the 1930’s to present day, I will start with the…
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“Play Lexicographer”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Play Lexicographer.” Create a new word and explain its meaning and etymology. As a child, my sister and I along with my friends on many occasions used words that were not in the dictionary. This frustrated my mother and many English teachers from elementary through high school.…
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“Embrace the Ick”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Embrace the Ick.” Think of something that truly repulses you. Hold that thought until your skin squirm’s. Now, write a glowing puff piece about it’s amazing merits. For this prompt I thought about something so repulsive yet has merit and is uniquely helpful and great for the…
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“Free Association”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Free Association.” Write down the first words that comes to mind when we say . . . . . . home. . . . soil. . . . rain. Use those words in the title of your post. Whenever I drive along the roadway towards home during…
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“Easy Fix”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Easy Fix.” Write a post about any topic you wish, but make sure it ends with “And all was right in the world.” I know it has been a while since I posted but, I was reading a couple of intriguing and captivating novels that I couldn’t…
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“Fireside Chat”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Fireside Chat.” What person whom you don’t know very well in life — it could be a blogger whose writing you enjoy, a friend you just recently made, etc. — would you like to have over for a long chat in which they tell you their life…
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“Brain Power”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Brain Power.” Let’s assume we do, in fact, use only 10% of our brain. If you could unlock the remaining 90%, what would you do with it? The ability to use the remaining 90%of my brain power, I guess I would be typing this posting with my…
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“Connecting the Dots”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Connect the Dots.” Open your nearest book to page 82. Take the third full sentence on the page, and work it into a post somehow. New artist had reinvigorated old ideas and new records labels were springing up to give them a shot. This sentence comes from…
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Greetings, Stranger (Daily Prompt)
You’re sitting at a café when a stranger approaches you. This person asks what your name is, and, for some reason, you reply. The stranger nods, “I’ve been looking for you.” What happens next? I respond with my best impersonation of Robert De Niro’s character in the movie Taxi Driver, “are you talking to me”?…
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