Summer’s heat and a tumble – That’s all it took. Then a drive to emerge Where the folks were kind And I was told I’d be fine. Oh, the body’d be sore With bruises and scrapes, But the X-rays dismissed Any surgery or brace. With a tensor on my knee And instructions for care, They... Continue Reading →
Sitting outdoors, I felt the evening peace like a sweet caress settle o’re the land and sea. I do not know from whence he came – not a rustle or breeze did he create – but like the evening mist, he suddenly appeared and perched himself on the corner of my deck’s rail. Mottled brown... Continue Reading →
Let us put away our cares, just for a day. For a golden moment we’ll forget our tasks and our worries. We’ll visit the meadow by the stream and pick honeyed blossoms for our hair. O’er the hills we’ll stroll, wildwood whispers drawing us close. A speckled fawn, a rose-white apple tree, both nestled among... Continue Reading →
In her recent post, Charli Mills suggested that the classic formula used to create a ‘hero’s journey’ in a story or novel could be applied to any work of fiction or non fiction. Her challenge this week was an exercise to write a story in 99 words (no more, no less) that “rethinks the hero”.... Continue Reading →
Tim tosses his sister her playtime nurse’s outfit. “But I want the stethoscope.” Sally says. “Can’t, ‘cause I’m the doctor.” “Says who?” “Me. Now hurry!” Sally throws on the costume, grabs her doll off the bed and plods along behind her brother. They tiptoe down the stairs and are sneaking past the coat closet when... Continue Reading →
Charli Mills’ March 18 2021 Flash Fiction Challenge was to write a story in 99 words (no more, no less) that takes place one year later. It can be any year. Explore the past year or another significant passing of time to the character. As always, she suggests we go where the prompt leads us. ... Continue Reading →
