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The wisdom of 4-dating questions. (Short story) part-2

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/19/2020 3 Comments

We have begun our day with a sideways kiss ( you know bad breath and all ) and a hug.

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“Lofty.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/30/2016 1 Comments

This is my second year participating in the National Novel Writing Month event. Although I have prepared with lofty plot ideas, with detail developement of characters and and thier personalities.…

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“Anticipation.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/30/2016 2 Comments

The participation within any race builds anticipation as you approach the finish line. Seeking something produces the anticipations of finally grasping and holding what is sought. Formulating a plot line, creating…

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“Flattery.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/14/2016 7 Comments

It is often said, "Flattery will get you nowhere." However, I believe a little or a lot of honest and sincere flattery will go a long way to please a…

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“Twinkle.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/10/2016 2 Comments

In college, there were weekends when many in my dorm would venture out to the lake near the university for a keg party. I reluctantly attended hoping to leave after…

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Realizations of a Travel Writer.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/07/2016 3 Comments

Several days ago, I wrote separate responses for Wordpress daily word prompts for the words "stubborn," "praise," "muse," "crave," "profound," and "apology." As I formulated my thoughts, I recognized the…

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“Teacher’s Pet”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/06/2015 2 Comments

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 the better or the worse.…

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“Burning Down The House”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/05/2015 5 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Burning Down the House." Your home is on fire. Grab five items (assume all people and animals are safe). What did you grab?…

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“Pens, pencils, crayons, 18 century feather quill, and a letter stamp”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/23/2015 6 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Pens and Pencils." When was the last time you wrote something substantive — a letter, a story, a journal entry, etc. —…

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“In Good Faith”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/18/2015 2 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "In Good Faith." Describe a memory or encounter in which you considered your faith, religion, spirituality — or lack of — for…

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“Secret Santa”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/28/2014 3 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Secret Santa." You get to choose one gift — no price restrictions — for any person you want. The caveat? You have…

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Alphabet Soup

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/17/2014 3 Comments

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 with that letter. Now, write…

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The “Play”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/08/2014 0 Comments

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 a post on the topic…

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Good Tidings

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/22/2014 1 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Good Tidings." Present-day you meets 10-years-ago you for coffee. Share with your younger self the most challenging thing, the most rewarding thing, and…

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Ready, Set, Done!

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/20/2014 1 Comments

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 push forward in my attempt…

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Return Address / Inanimate object discussion.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/14/2014 0 Comments

(Daily Prompt) Yesterday, your pet/baby/inanimate object could read your post. Today, they can write back. Write a post from their point of view (or just pick any non-verbal creature/object). I…

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No Time to Waste

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/14/2014 2 Comments

(Daily Prompt) Fill in the blank: “Life is too short to _____.” Now, write a post telling us how you’ve come to that conclusion. Life is too short to worry,…

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Bad Signal

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/14/2014 0 Comments

(Daily Prompt) Someone’s left you a voicemail message, but all you can make out are the last words: “I’m sorry. I should’ve told you months ago. Bye.” Who is it…

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Literate for a day

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/06/2014 3 Comments

(Daily) Someone or something you can’t communicate with through writing (a baby, a pet, an object) can understand every single word you write today, for one day only. What do…

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The Saturday morning Bugs Bunny, Road Runner show and a Sears Kenmore Wringer Washing Machine.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/30/2014 8 Comments

As a five-year old child, I enjoyed watching cartoons, so on a sunny Saturday morning, I’m watching the Bugs Bunny, Road Runner show and I’m in haven, watching all…

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Doppelgänger Alert

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/29/2014 0 Comments

(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 art on the wall —…

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Greetings, Stranger (Daily Prompt)

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/08/2014 3 Comments

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…

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I shall meet my fate?

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2014 1 Comments

As I read this prompt several days ago I recognized the word “Yeats” and thought of the Irish/English poet William Butler Yeats and I began to ponder how I shall…

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The light of day

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2014 1 Comments

It is 2:00 AM and for the past eight hours of a twelve-hour shift, it is still raining. I only just want to rest my eyes as I lay on…

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A Bookish Choice:

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/12/2014 1 Comments

A Bookish Choice. A literary-minded witch gives you a choice: To become either an obscure novelist or a popular paperback author. Which do you choose? As an aspiring write, I…

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Effective times to write and where

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2014 2 Comments

My favorite time to write is in the early morning hours of the day, but I am perplexed, as to why I am inspired to write late in the evening…

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Journaling, Reading, Blogging & Creative Writing

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/10/2014 4 Comments

I was inspired to write today’s blog because of writers I follow here on WordPress. Commencing January 2013, I started the New Year with a commitment to write about my…