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“Hiking and Backpacking Fears.”
On many occasions, my family and friends have voiced their concerns about me backpacking or hiking into the forests and deserts. They fear for my
“A National Parks Geek.”
It was a day after the American Labor Day holiday and the unofficial end of summer. But more importantly for me, it is the demographic
Astral Congregation
At the beach, or in the park, the morning blend of sites and sounds coupled with the warm sunrise temperatures to sooth the skin adds to the beauty
Grandparents & Parents Revelations: A love story
Kevin and Katelynn Crawford age 38 and 39 are a couple with seven children. They have twin four year- olds, a 6, 8, 10,
“Hiking a slot canyon.”
Ever since I viewed photos of slot canyons in Utah’s Zion National Park, I have dreamed of hiking within the vertical rock walls reaching towards
Leaf, needles, and a forest.”
Hiking the trails within the National Parks, National Forest, and National Conservation Areas can produce a feeling of irrelevancy for whatever is going on in
“Mighty is the music of our lives.”
Mighty is the sound of instruments to create the music of our desires from within our soul. Without the sound of instruments to create
“A tentative short story.”
Recreating a time from the past can be an adventure. Malcolm & Ethel Marshall, lived thirty-three wonderful years in a beautifully appointed retirement transitional housing
“Tenderly.”
Love was my first impression and seeing you was a tender moment I will cherish forever. Our young hearts were tenderly innocent, but our passion
“Pursuing.”
By pursuing the definition of you, which should last a lifetime, you must be open-minded of your past and present, for a better future. Pursuing,
“Prudent kids on the cusp of being champions.”
We all have gathered her for our annual sports awards banquet to honor and celebrate the mighty, mighty, Bulldogs who are champions again. I want
“Pausing now for Later?”
I need to. I should. Maybe I will. Check it later. Later is pausing, possibly never to appear. WordPress daily word prompt
A motorcyclist’s ordinary day,
I have traveled across the US via motorcycle for well over twenty years along the two-lane asphalt, dirt and gravel roads tying the small towns
Ruminating and Swarm
It was a chilly spring evening as Floyd, and Pegg Harkins’ sat rocking in their chairs watching the sun set behind the dark green mountains
“Second Thoughts,”
It is a daily, occurrence when all have second thoughts on everything from what to wear, what to eat, which way to go to work
“Confession or legendary tale”
I was born and raised in a fishing village on a South Pacific Island where my father died recently in a fishing accident when I
“Sing”
The voice is an incredible musical instrument when used correctly soothes the soul of many listeners. So, sing a song of love, sing a song
“Bricks”
The building foundation of dreams begins with individual cobblestones and bricks with curves leading to smooth pavers of a loving life. WordPress Daily word prompt
“The South”
Many locations in the US south like the above morning sunrise photo taken in Tavares Fl with morning temperatures in the mid 70’s are
“Beach”
The sight of seabirds above Listening to the waves Smelling the ocean mist The beach is an essence I desire. WordPress daily word prompt.
“My First photo competition and A New Beginning”
Last fall I entered the above photo in The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel photo contest, and my submission won! 🙂 On April 30th,
“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
“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
“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
“Teach Your Bloggers Well”
We all know how to do something well — write a post that teaches readers how to do something you know and/or love to do.
“Love Patches”
Love Patches Friendships form the foundation allowing love to grow sturdy and strong. Love is the thread binding the patches of memories spent, during a
“Toy Story”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Toy Story.” What was your favorite plaything as a child? Do you see any connection between your
“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
“Choose Your Adventure: Speed”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Choose Your Adventure.” Write a story or post with an open ending, and let your readers invent
“Moved To Tears”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Moved to Tears.” Describe the last time you were moved to tears by something beautiful. Several tours
Photo101 / Day Six: Connect & Tag
In this age of social media, we hear the word connect often, don’t we? Connect with us on Facebook! Connect with me on LinkedIn! Given
Photo101/Day Seven: Big & Point of View
Today, let’s go big. Whether inside or outside, photograph something of massive size. Feel free to interpret big in your own way, and get creative
“Turn, Turn, Turn,”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Seasons change so quickly! Which one do you most look forward to? Which is
Photo101 Day Four: Bliss & Captions / I Am a Rock
Is it easy for you to ask for help when you need it, or do you prefer to rely only on yourself? Why? Ever since
“On the Edge of a Daily Routine”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “On the Edge.” We all have things we need to do to keep an even keel —
Photo101: Day one “Vivid Colors of Sunset”
Sunset views from Mallory Square, Key West Florida, during their Sunset Celebration. Views of the ending of a beautiful day. Sunset Celebrations Mallory Square Key
“Smell You Later; A Cinnamon Raisin Bagel”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Smell You Later.” Humans have very strong scent memory. Tell us about a smell that transports you.
“Truth or Dare”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Truth or Dare.” Is it possible to be too honest, or is honesty always the best policy?
“State of my Year”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “State of Your Year.” How is this year shaping up so far? Write a post about your biggest
“The Clothes (May) Make the Man”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “The Clothes (May) Make the Man.” Clothes are an important accessory for everyone no matter where you
“New Internet Order”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “New Internet Order.” All the world’s countries have decided that the Internet itself needs a government. Your
“Metro-sexual, Whoa!”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Whoa!.” What’s the most surreal experience you’ve ever had? The term metro-sexual, defines a male who is
“I’d Like to Thank My”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “I’d Like to Thank My fellow bloggers.” You are receiving an award –- either one that already
“My First Libster Award”
This is my first Libster award nomination and I want to thank fellow blogger Living Over the Hill Celebrating the beginning of life, again! She
“Plead the Fifth”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Plead the Fifth.” What question do you hate to be asked? Why? When I retired, many people
Think Global, Act Local
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Think Global, Act Local.” “Think global, act local.” Write a post connecting a global issue to a personal
“Buffalo Nickel”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Buffalo Nickel.” Dig through your couch cushions, your purse, or the floor of your car and look
“First Light”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “First Light.” Cold, cold, cold! This is the first thought as my eyes open to view the
“Morton’s Fork”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Morton’s Fork.” If you had to choose between being able to write a blog (but not read
“Do or Die”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Do or Die.” You have three hundred words to justify the existence of your favorite person, place,
“Teacher’s Pet”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Teacher’s Pet.” Tell us about a teacher who had a real impact on your life, either for
“Playlist of the week”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Playlist of the Week.” Tell us how your week went by putting together a playlist of five songs
“Agree to Disagree”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Agree to Disagree.” Do you have a good friend or close relative with whom you disagree on
“Prisoner of Conscience”
The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Bone of Contention.” Pick a contentious issue about which you care deeply — it could be the same-sex marriage debate,
“I Have Skills”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “I Got Skills.” If you could choose to be a master (or mistress) of any skill in
“For Posterity”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “For Posterity.” Your blog just became a viral sensation. What’s the one post you’d like new readers
“Daring Do”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Daring Do.” Tell us about the time you rescued someone else (person or animal) from a dangerous
Blogging 101: Introduction
Ok, I have blogged for the past 5 months and I have truly enjoyed and developed blogger friendships from around the world. The daily prompts inspires
“Tight Corner”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Tight Corner.” Have you ever managed to paint yourself into the proverbial corner because of your words?
“New Skin”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “New Skin.” If you could spend the next year as someone radically different from the current “you”
“Mystery Box”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Mystery Box.” You wake up one morning to find a beautifully wrapped package next to your bed.
“My Hero”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “My Hero.” Who’s your hero? Tell us a story about why that person plays such an important
“Secret Santa”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Secret Santa.” You get to choose one gift — no price restrictions — for any person you
“To Be Resolved”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “To Be Resolved.” How did you do on last year’s New Year’s resolutions? Do you anticipate there
Kicked the Bucket, the anti-list.
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Kick the Bucket.” What are the top items on your anti-bucket list — those things you never,
Alphabet Soup
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Alphabet Soup.” Write down the letters of the ABC. For each one, choose a word that begins
Sweet little lies
In response to the Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Sweet Little Lies.” As kids, we’re told, time and again, that lying is wrong. Do you think
The “Play”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “One at a Time.” In response to the Daily Post’s writing prompt: “One at a Time.” Today, writes
Present
The daily prompt from Stream of Consciousness, is “Present” There are many thing that come to mind with the word prompt “Present”. With the
Ready, Set, Done!
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Ready, Set, Done!.” Now I have been a little absent for the past several days as I
Doppelgänger Alert
(Daily Prompt) You step into an acquaintance’s house for the first time, and discover that everything — from the furniture, to the books, to the
Twenty-five Seven
Good news — another hour has just been added to every 24-hour day (don’t ask us how. We have powers). How do you use those
An old man, a duck & a squirrel.
Narrator: On a beautiful autumnal mid-October morning, the Asher blue sky above is in tune with the cold, crisp air, like a freshly picked Granny
Handle with care?
How are you at receiving criticism? Do you prefer that others treat you with kid gloves, or go for brutal honesty? Criticism both positive and
Blogging 101 introduce yourself
Blogging 101 introduction
