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Liebster Award and Writing 101
I just like this picture I took of the beach at Oceanside. It has nothing to do with my post. I just finished the…
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Prompt 18: Hone Your Point of View: The Eviction
Wow. Police cars – two of ’em. Wonder what they’re doing? Hey, they’re stopping at Mrs. Pauley’s house! Two police guys and that other guy…
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Prompt 17: Your Personality on the Page: Fear; It’s an Age Thing
This assignment was troublesome for me. I have spent too much time in the last seven months dealing with fears, both real and imagined, and…
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Prompt 16: Third Time’s the Charm: Gram’s Gift
Addie Peterson hadn’t been to Gram’s house since she was ten years old. She used to spend most of each summer there, while Mom worked.…
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Prompt 15: Your Voice Will Find You: The Fall of the Alhambra
It was magnificent. It was situated at the end of a street. When you approached the theater at night, spotlights shined on a facade that…
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An Explanation ( of sorts)
I am participating in an on-line writing course through WordPress. It has been challenging at times, sometimes fun, but always interesting. The course gives you…
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Prompt 14: To Whom it May Concern: A Farewell
Dear Information, I must admit, when I first met you, I was intrigued. There was so much to you! You entertained me,…
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Prompt 13: Serially Found: My Wallet, My Life, Part 2
The alarm went off. Much too early for Saturday. I reached over and hit the snooze button, then I remembered the Friday night disaster. I…
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Prompt 12: Dark Clouds on the (Virtual) Horizon : The Interview
When I graduated from high school, I decided I would save my parents some of the cost of a University education by completing my freshman…
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Prompt 11: Size Matters (In Sentences) : The Family Homestead
When I was nine, my family moved into a house where I lived until I married and moved out. It was a brand new house…
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