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 →
Do you remember your first cup of coffee ever? I had my first cup a month shy of my 16th birthday. I was a counselor at a summer camp and the mess hall cooks always made gallons of it in the morning and at lunch. They knew all the counselors needed this elixir to keep... Continue Reading →
My heart wants to dance with the golden daffodils popping up everywhere. It’s as if sunshine is reflecting back to us from the ground, each bloom waving a friendly ‘Hello’ in the southerly breeze. Growing up in central Canada, tulips dominated our spring landscapes, particularly during the month of May. This could have been due... Continue Reading →
Dawning our masks and coats, Hubby and I head out for a walk. Our stretch of the road is more like a narrow country lane in the UK, lined with towering Douglas-firs and western hemlocks. There are alders, arbutuses and maples scattered here and there – enough to leave a bed of fallen leaves along... Continue Reading →
Southerly breezes kissed away our winter blues last week. Snowdrops and cherry blossoms danced in the bright sunshine while birds fluttered about, looking for secluded places to build their nests. People were out in droves, hiking, walking and otherwise finding safe ways to stay outdoors. It was magical, a wonderful glimpse of what awaits us... Continue Reading →
Years ago, I linked up with Charli Mills and joined her community of writers in Carrot Ranch, randomly participating in her weekly 99-word flash fiction challenges. Initially I thought these were simply fun things to do and often her prompts not only lead to a story, but a corresponding blog post as well. What I... Continue Reading →
