Opal Reflections
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Pearl Fisher
Grandma… Crutches… Stair-flight looms ahead Family poised; protectively perched below Daughter: “Stop! Slide down on your butt!” Grandson: “No, Mom…wa-a-ay too embarrassing!” (Pearls of wisdom from mouths of babes) Grandma: “Precious boy-child!” ~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~ The above is my response to… Continue Reading “Pearl Fisher”
Treacherous Triplets
A family of five With only four chairs Each night, we’d assume our rightful places; Like musical triplets, played over two beats; And I, sandwiched in by two siblings, Bridged the treacherous gap. The challenge: This weekend we are giving you three variations on… Continue Reading “Treacherous Triplets”
CHEZ JUSTICE!
Not guilty! He skillfully set forth strategies, Solicited sympathies, Served up her scapegoats, Superbly defended the indefensible. Not guilty! She is so appreciative; Flashing her ebony black eyes, Conjuring up crocodile tears, Engendering the exigent need to protect her. Not guilty! The proclamation that… Continue Reading “CHEZ JUSTICE!”
Trifecta Anniversary Challenge
The Challenge: Here we go. When Trifecta first started, Joules was not an editor. She was on the other side of things, and she won the first two Trifecta challenges. Here is her first-ever Trifecta response. It’s 38 words. We want you to give… Continue Reading “Trifecta Anniversary Challenge”
“S” Curve Reality
“This kitchen renovation is late!” “It was done on time!” The berated contractor knew: the last 40% of all projects aren’t completed until the final 2% of the schedule….except the “Punch List.”
A Smart Girl
WRITTEN IN RESPONSE TO THE TRIFECTA WRITING CHALLENGE (www.trifectawritingchallenge.com), Week 50. Prompt: YEAR…a calendar year specified usually by a number (died in the year 1900) She was six when it happened, if it happened. Whether it was the overactive imagination of a first grader,… Continue Reading “A Smart Girl”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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