Daily Prompt
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Twilight Zone
There was no way I could NOT write about this daily prompt: Ever have an experience that felt surreal, as though you’d been suddenly transported into the twilight zone, where time seemed to warp, perhaps slowing down or speeding up? Tell us all about it. Nearly a decade ago, we moved from Washington State to… Continue reading
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Good Fences?
We’ve been blessed by having really great neighbors most of my life. Growing up we lived next door to childhood friends. We had campouts in the backyard and our families regularly had dinner together. After getting married, we’ve been fortunate to live next to some really awesome people, many of which have become long term friends.… Continue reading
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Who do YOU see?
Today’s daily post prompt is titled, Mirror, Mirror: Look in the mirror. Does the person you see match the person you feel like on the inside? How much stock do you put in appearances? Whew! This is such a universal topic, but one that’s come up for me often lately. As a person who lost… Continue reading
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Whatever It Takes
Every Wednesday I get up while my family still sleeps and slip on my workout gear. Quietly, I head down to the kitchen to silently brew a cup of coffee, grab an apple and some cereal and gather my gear for spin class. I love spin. Loud music, adrenaline, pushing beyond what we did last… Continue reading
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Tattoo
Originally posted on Life and Other Stuff: When I was 16 I REALLY wanted a tattoo. Really. A lot. But when my mom asked me what I wanted – I was always at a loss. I could never come up with something that I knew I’d be okay with at 90, or in a place… Continue reading
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Land of Confusion
Today’s post is directing us to write about a time when we felt out of place. Part of me feels out of place most of the time. And the times where I’ve been right where I’m supposed to be without a doubt are beyond words, yet not frequent. The first time I changed my child’s… Continue reading
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Daily Prompt: Inside the Actor’s Studio
As a writer, and an observer, I love learning about what makes people tick. It’s no surprise that Inside the Actor’s Studio is one of my favorite shows. When the daily prompt came up asking us to answer the interview questions the host James Lipton asks every guest, I couldn’t wait to settle in and… Continue reading
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So This is What Schizophrenia Feels Like
Originally posted on Life and Other Stuff: I love to write. While I doubt I’ll be selling the next New York Times best seller anytime soon, (at least while the littles are still little), I do enjoy having a creative outlet and and entertaining the 3 people (including my parents) who think I’m “just the… Continue reading
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Addict? Who Me?!
In a recent daily prompt, they want us to discuss something addicting. Coffee is my thing. As in, I’m typing this and extremely irritated (total FWP) that I am out of cream. I don’t do straight coffee. I don’t do caramel-macchiatto-extra-whip-ice-cream-in-disguise drinks either. Espresso is fine, just not my thing in general. (I will have… Continue reading
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Stillness
Daily Prompt: For a moment today, time stands still — but you can tweak one thing while it’s stopped. What do you do? Ah, if only this could be true. I find when I look at my kids I’m seeing a glimpse of just how fast time is going. Everyone says the trite “Enjoy your kids,… Continue reading
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