Tag: Blogging
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“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. In response to today’s WordPress post prompt, “Teach Your Bloggers Well.” I start with the basic foundation of planning. To be successful in anything in life, planning, and preparation are the…
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“Blogging, Writing and Authors”
Yesterday, I began my attendance of The Key West Florida Mystery Writers Conference. I have enjoyed the various speakers who have provided incredible information on writing, illustrating, publishing traditionally, independently and the use of Social Media. Presenter, Laurence O’Bryan provided detailed information on the use of Social Medial as an author. I will provide more information…
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“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 lifetime. Love is the warm quilt, patched together, covering two people with memories of their lives and their love. M.J. Leake
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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 to attend the companies yearly convention and corporate board meeting, beginning the following…
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“Fifteen Credits: Never Stop Learning”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Fifteen Credits.” If you’re in school, are you enjoying your classes? If you’re out of school, what do you miss about it — or are you glad those days are over? I associate the Fifteen credits prompt with my college years and immediately I begin to recall…
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“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 of US national Parks have stirred my emotions to tears while viewing the sights the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park’s Going to Sun Road, and my…
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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 what today’s technologies can do, it feels like the world is getting smaller, and we’re more connected than ever before. There are many ways to interpret this theme: from a…
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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 with your shot. Capture all or just part of the subject. Place it in the foreground so it takes up the entire frame. Or shoot it from afar so it…
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“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 your least favorite? This prompt invokes memories of the changing seasons I experienced during my life and especially when I played in the falling leaves of fall. My love of…
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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 I was a child, teenager, young adult and adult, I have been advised I was hard headed and stubborn as a rock. I have been known to dive into doing…
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“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 — blogging, exercising, reading, cooking. What’s yours? To keep myself on an even keel, I try to maintain a daily routine of a morning bicycle ride, or walk, then upon returning…
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“Blogger in a Strange Land”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Blogger in a Strange Land.” What’s the strangest place from which you’ve posted to your blog? When was the last time you were out and about, and suddenly thought, “I need to write about this!” I spend lots of time at numerous beach front locations overlooking the Gulf…
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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 West Florida The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge
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“Happily Ever After”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Happily Ever After.” “And they lived happily ever after.” Think about this line for a few minutes. Are you living happily ever after? If not, what will it take for you to get there? The term “Happily Ever After” is synonymous with Walt Disney movies, however, the…
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“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. Scented Memories can instantly transport thoughts of pleasant happy times. As I sit typing this blog post, I smell the aroma of a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel at The Coffee…
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“Blogger With a Cause”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Blogger With a Cause.” If your day to day responsibilities were taken care of and you could throw yourself completely behind a cause, what would it be? When my day to day responsibilities are secured, I build upon the creative knowledge of my writing, painting, photography and poetry.…
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“Dear Leader”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Dear Leader.” If your government (local or national) accomplishes one thing this year, what would you like that to be? Most politicians debate the issues for years while the needs of their constituents wait for the ruling and decisions, while these debates, discussions, and lobbying for all…
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“Baggage Check”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Baggage Check.” We all have complicated histories. When was the last time your past experiences informed a major decision you’ve made?  With so many decisions of my past, I always recall my past to assist in my decisions for today and into my future. My most…
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“The Zone”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “The Zone.” Tell us about your favorite way to get lost in a simple activity — running, chopping vegetables, folding laundry, whatever. What’s it like when you’re in “the zone”? I easily find myself in the Twilight Zone of walking, bicycling, or typing. During my walks or…
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“Worldly Encounters”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Worldly Encounters.” The friendly, English-speaking extraterrestrial you run into outside your house is asking you to recommend the one book, movie, or song that explains what humans are all about. What do you pick? If I meet an extraterrestrial outside my home asking me to recommend one…
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“Placebo Effect”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Placebo Effect.” If you could create a painless, inexpensive cure for a single ailment, what would you cure and why? If you could create a painless, inexpensive cure for a single ailment, what would you cure and why? The placebo pill I would create will be the…
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“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 challenges and achievements thus far. As the aspiring writer, 2015 for me is traveling along word by word, sentence by sentence in the right direction. My challenges are reading through…
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“Sleep and dream time”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “To Sleep, Perchance to Dream.” Sleep is one-third of our lives: write a post about it. Do you love naps? Have trouble falling alseep? Wish you could remember your dreams? Remember something especially vivid? Snuggle under a blanket, or throw the windows wide open? Meditate on sleep. Sleep…
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“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 live or what you do. In my case, I have gone through a world of uniforms, beginning with school uniforms, extracurricular activity uniforms, like my Boy Scout, baseball, and football…
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Those Dishes Won’t Do Themselves
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Those Dishes Won’t Do Themselves. What’s the household task you most dislike doing? Why do you think it is or is it the task itself or something more. Oh yes, the chore of cleaning and washing dishes, has become a task that is dreaded by many if not…
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“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 country asks you to run for Prime Minister of the ‘Net — do you accept? If so, what will your platform be? After many years of being responsible for so…
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“Journey”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Journey.” Tell us about a journey — whether a physical trip you took, or an emotional one. I have taken many journey’s which includes my physical travels around the world, and my ever evolving personality, morals, traits and ethics. This evolution has provided me to discover my…
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“Cringe-Worthy”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Cringe-Worthy.” Do you feel uncomfortable when you see someone else being embarrassed? What’s most likely to make you squirm? Recently I was writing at the beach under a pavilion when a mature loving couple, walking along the sidewalk. The woman was pushing forward a walker and the…
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“The Happy Wanderer”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “The Happy Wanderer.” What’s your travel style? Are you itinerary and schedule driven, needing to have every step mapped out in advance or are you content to arrive without a plan and let happenstance be your guide? My past travel style on a motorcycle designed specifically for…
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Future, History Museum
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “From the Collection of the Artist.” One hundred years from now, a major museum is running an exhibition on life and culture as it was during our current historical period. You’re asked to write an introduction for the show’s brochure. What will it say? One hundred years ago,…
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“If I had a Hammer or Mechanics’ tools”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “If I Had a Hammer or Mechanics tools.” If you could learn a trade — say carpentry, electrical work, roofing, landscaping, plumbing, flooring, drywall — you name it — what skill(s) would you love to have in your back pocket? Many years ago, I was expected to become…
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The World of Texting
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “It’s a Text, Text, Text, Texting World.” How do you communicate differently online than in person, if at all? How do you communicate emotion and intent in a purely written medium? Within the past year, I have moved away from texting, toward actually calling people to speak…
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“Uncle Fester”
Tell us a story — fiction or non-fiction — with a twist we can’t see coming. Fester O’Connor, was always a mischievous child being raised in the small town of Gumption FL. Two days before he graduated from high school in 1958, he painted the roof of the school red with a white cross as…
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“ A Fly on the Wall of History ”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Fly on the Wall.” If you could be a “fly on the wall” anywhere and at any time in history, where and when would you choose? I recall as a child with friends, we would dream of an opportunity to become the “Fly on the Wall,” returning in…
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“Jocks, Jockey’s and Tennis Balls, Ha Ha Ha”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Ha Ha Ha.” Tell us a joke! Knock-knock joke, long story with an unexpected punchline, great zinger. During the pre-party at the ESPN, “ESPY” Awards, several football, baseball and basketball players were joking with a couple of horse jockeys. They were joking about each group playing with…
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“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 concerned with enhancing his personal approach by grooming, beauty treatments and fashionable clothing. Many years ago I seldom applied oils, or lotions to my skin and I rarely used cologne,…
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“32 Flavors of ?”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “32 Flavors.” Vanilla, chocolate, or something else entirely? The term “32 Flavors” in the US is linked to the Ice Cream franchise, “Baskin & Robbins.” However, since I’m not a fan of eating ice cream, I always associate 32 flavors with the number of cigars I can…
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A house divided: “Family Ancestry”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “A House Divided.” Pick a divisive issue currently in the news. Write a two-part post in which you take on two personas and approach the topic from both sides. Bonus points for a creative format This is only the second time I have written about anything other…
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“I Want to Know What Love Is”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “I Want to Know What Love Is.” We each have many types of love relationships — parents, children, spouses, friends. And they’re not always with people; you may love an animal, or a place. Is there a single idea or definition that runs through all the varieties of…
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Set it to Rights: “Procrastination”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Set It To Rights.” Think of a time you let something slide, only for it to eat away at you later. Tell us how you’d fix it today. I have many family, and friends, I mail or email a card to acknowledge, christenings, birthdays, graduations, and many special…
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“Too Big To Fail.”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Too Big To Fail.” Tell us about something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail (and tell us why you haven’t tried it yet) I have a bucket list filled with numerous detailed items taking me around the world enjoying locations and specific things to…
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“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 exists, or a new one created just for you. What would the award be, why are you being honored, and what would you say in your acceptance speech? Over the…
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“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 began the blogging journey as I did in 2014, As an acceptance for this award, I have been asked to answer the following eleven questions about myself, “An Aspiring Writer” and…
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“We Can Be taught”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “We Can Be Taught!.” What makes a teacher great? I have family members and several friends who teach at every level of academia. What I noticed about each is their ability to stimulate the minds of their students with knowledge beyond what the core curriculum provides for them…
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“Time Capsule”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Time Capsule.” What would you put in this year’s time capsule to channel the essence of our current moment for future generations? the items placed in the time capsule dated 2015 with an opening date of 2999, will include a selfie stick, several newspapers from around the…
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“In loving Memory”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “In Loving Memory.” Write your obituary This is the fourth or fifth time I have written my obituary, yes I know it is wired however the first time I wrote my obituary was for a class in the 80’s, I wrote another after the death of a…
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“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 would state, you retired young and some would ask, how did I get to retire so young? Since most of the questions were coming from fellow retirees in the 70’s…
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“Me Time”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Me Time.” What’s your ideal Saturday morning? Are you doing those things this morning? Why not? I love this prompt because Saturday is my everyday, however the choices of what to do has caused a slight dilemma from time to time. I usually begin my day with…
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“Last Words”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Last Words.” You have the chance to write one last post on your blog before you stop blogging forever. Write it. Now, if I knew the date of my last blog post, I will write and schedule fifty-two blogs to be posted after my scheduled last day…
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Local Flavor”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Local Flavor.” Write a piece about a typically “local” experience from where you come from as though it’s an entry in a travel guide. The Southwest Florida sunsets, are a natural phenomenon that occurs daily and they are a special sight during the winter months as thousands…
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“Tourist Trap”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Tourist Trap.” What’s your dream tourist destination — either a place you’ve been and loved, or a place you’d love to visit? What about it speaks to you? During the summers of 2006 & 2007, I toured Redwood and Glacier National Parks.These two locations stirred my soul…
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“A Plot of Earth”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “A Plot of Earth.” You’re given a plot of land and have the financial resources to do what you please. What’s the plan? If I was given 500 acres of earth in the mid-west of the US to develop as I please, I would donate the land to the National…
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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 one. Many years ago, while cleaning up after a New Years Eve party, the host asked that I separate the plastics, glass and paper for depositing into the recycle bins…
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“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 at the year printed on the first coin you find. What were you doing that year? Oh, I will never find coins laying in the cushions of my couch, as…
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“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 dazzling sunshine piercing the sides of my bedroom window shades to begin a new day. I pull the heavy comforter over my head, because it is so cold and I…
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“Geocaching for Dummies”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “(Your Thing) for Dummies.” Take a complicated subject you know more about than most people, and explain it to a friend who knows nothing about it at all I enjoy many hobbies, however Geocaching is one I get excited about whenever I travel. Geocaching is one hobby for…
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“Breaking the Law”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Breaking the Law.” Think about the last time you broke a rule (a big one, not just ripping the tags off your pillows). Were you burned, or did things turn out for the best? This is hard to conceive or recall as I have never intentionally broken…
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” The Offer I couldn’t refuse”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Race the Clock.” Here’s the title of your post: “An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse.” Set a timer for ten minutes, and write it. Go! It is the daily routine of life that keeps me fully grounded, with a walk or bicycle ride in the mornings. I’m soon…
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“Internal anguish”
I have an ongoing emotional dilemma which frustrates me with such internal anguish, I seek the refuge of my many outdoor hobbies to clear my mind. However, when I’m away from the loves of my life, my thoughts, filter back to who I should be with. Several times his past week just before Valentine’s Day,…
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“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 others’) and being able to read others’ blogs (but not write your own), which would you pick? Why? Given the choices of writing my own blogs or reading others, I…
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“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, or thing. Failure to convince will result in it vanishing without a trace. Go! My most favorite place on the earth is an US National Park named Glacier located 150…
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“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 the better or the worse. How is your life different today because of him or her? I have known many impacting teachers, professor, and mentors, but currently in my life…
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“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 that represent it. I love this prompt idea, as I have a diverse and eclectic group of music I listen to as I write and read throughout the day. My…
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“Burnt”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Burnt.” Remember this prompt, when your home was on fire and you got to save five items? That means you left a lot of stuff behind. What are the things you wish you could have taken, but had to leave behind? This above prompt is an extension…
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“Burning Down The House”
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? It is 2:00 am and the house is on fire, the kids are safe outside with the dog who alerted everyone and is on the…
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“Enough is Enough”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Enough Is Enough.” When was the last time you were ready to throw in the proverbial towel? Did you end up letting go, or decided to fight on anyway? I was taught and learned early in life to never give up, and I just have to persevere…
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“Re-springing Your Step”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Re-springing Your Step.” Tell us about the last experience you had that left you feeling fresh, energized, and rejuvenated. What was it that had such a positive effect on you? I recently experience a feeling of energized rejuvenation after a one and a half hour leg workout…
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“Pens, pencils, crayons, 18 century feather quill, and a letter stamp”
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. — by hand? Could you ever imagine returning to a pre-keyboard era? I love this prompt, as I have from time to time written letters on…
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“My Audience of One”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Audience of One.” As I begin decelerating from Interstate 70 west bound onto the straight as an arrow asphalt road in the Midwest, I become excited knowing I will soon be surrounded by family and food at my favorite aunts home. I love the sights of passing…
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“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, or just a disagreement you’re having with a friend. Write a post defending the opposite position, and then reflect on what it was like to do that. I rarely if…
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“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 the world, which skill would you pick? It has been some time since posting a blog as I have been reading several really good books along with writing and researching…
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“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 situation. What happened? How did you prevail? Many years ago, I took my dog Kassie, a one year old black Labrador Retriever to the lake for a swim in the…
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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 my short stories, flash fiction and poetry. I’m taking the class again to sharpen my blogging skills, knowledge as I continue to broaden my base of bloggers contacts from around…
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“Cliche”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Cliché.” Clichés become clichés for a reason. Tell us about the last time a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush for you. I’m not a risk taker at anything in life and wisdom has taught me the proper detail planning will assure I…
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“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? What did you do while waiting for them “to dry”? As a young parent of a kindergarten child, I was anxious to volunteer and support his teacher, and the school…
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“Be The Change”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Be the Change.” What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? I have various ideas as my blog morphs into a nomadic lifestyle. A nomadic lifestyle, beckoning my soul to wander the North American continent. I seek scenic vistas, to…
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“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” — a member of a different species, someone from a different gender or generation, etc. — who would you choose to be? On how I love these prompts, they have…
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“My 2014 year in review”
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. I’m really appreciative of WordPress providing a statistical breakdown of my past 12 months as a WordPress blogger. I seriously began blogging in August of this year and in September, I participated in WordPress’s University Blogger 101 & 201 programs. The University…
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“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. Attached to it is a note: “Open me, if you dare.” What’s inside the mystery box? Do you open it? As I read this prompt, with someone secretly entering my…
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“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 role in your life. The word “Hero” is defined as a person who is admired for great or brave acts and or fine qualities. When I was growing up in…
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“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 want. The caveat? You have to give it anonymously. What gift would you give, and to whom? Over the years, I have played the role of Secret Santa either at…
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“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 would be any leftover items to be carried over to next year? New Years resolutions are made by many who want to begin the year anew. I have always strived…
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Cause, Meet Effect.
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Cause, Meet Effect.” I love walking along the beach in the morning viewing the sunrise with a cup of coffee or tea. I spend some days at the beach kayaking paddling through the nearby mangroves, exploring and enjoying the silent solitude, and viewing tropical birds. On this…
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Final Trio
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: ” For our final trio prompt of the year, write about any topic you wish, but make sure your post features a bookcase, something cracked, and a song you love. Several days ago, my Christmas spirit was fully operational as I enjoyed my new bluetooth wireless headset,…
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Unsung Heroes: Nomadic Adventures
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Unsung Heroes.” We all have our semi-secret, less-known personal favorites — a great B-side, an early work by an artist that later became famous, an obscure (but delicious) family recipe. Share one of your unsung heroes with us — how did you discover it? Why has it…
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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, ever want to do, places you never want to visit, books you never want to read, etc.? Well, before I retired and before the movie, “The Bucket List”, I had…
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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 with that letter. Now, write a post about anything — using all the words you’ve selected. A – Always B – Best C – Child D – Dressed E –…