I think of the magical feeling that we as a family had felt in Tepoztlan, Mexico and the warmth returns to my heart. The cobbled stone pathways filled with people, cabs squeezing their way through the narrow clogged streets, quaint houses, happy people, ancient cathedral and interesting stores. The jewel in the crown, though is the ancient Tepozteco pyramid, perchedContinue reading “The magic of Tepoztlan – 1”
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Of Dogstail and GUGU
We were chatting at Starbucks, when Ciarra’s iPhone started buzzing. She looked at her phone and put it away. “What happened”, I asked her. “Why do people post negative comments with fake names?” she asked as she wrinkled her nose with disappointment. “Oh! they must be GUGUs” I said casually. “What does GUGU mean?” she asked.Continue reading “Of Dogstail and GUGU”
Liebster Award Nominations
Thank you so much for nominating me K E Garland https://kwoted.wordpress.com, for the Liebster award. I have enjoyed reading your posts as well. Now I am supposed to nominate 5 – 11 other bloggers I would like to nominate 5 other bloggers whose blogs I have enjoyed reading!!! 1. Quantum Hermit – https://fimnorawestcaw.wordpress.com 2. Scribbles to Compositions -https://awritershelper.wordpress.comContinue reading “Liebster Award Nominations”
Blogging Day# 20 Treasure – An assortment of little pin wheel squares…
Day Twenty: The Things We Treasure Today’s Prompt: Tell us the story of your most-prized possession. Today’s twist: We extolled the virtues of brevity back on day five, but now, let’s jump to the other side of the spectrum and turn to longform writing. I think of my most-prized possession, I draw a blank. I thinkContinue reading “Blogging Day# 20 Treasure – An assortment of little pin wheel squares…”
Blogging Day#18 – Pattee & her Brigadier son
Day Eighteen: Hone Your Point of View The neighbourhood has seen better days, but Mrs. Pauley has lived there since before anyone can remember. She raised a family of six boys, who’ve all grown up and moved away. Since Mr. Pauley died three months ago, she’d had no income. She’s fallen behind in the rent.Continue reading “Blogging Day#18 – Pattee & her Brigadier son”
Blogging Day #19 – Rhubarb & more……
Day Nineteen: Don’t Stop the Rockin’ Today is a free writing day. Write at least four-hundred words, and once you start typing, don’t stop. No self-editing, no trash-talking, and no second guessing: just go. Bonus points if you tackle an idea you’ve been playing with but think is too silly to post about. ————————————————————————————- SoContinue reading “Blogging Day #19 – Rhubarb & more……”
Blogging Day# 17 – Scared me then, Scare me now
Day Seventeen: Your Personality on the Page Today’s Prompt: We all have anxieties, worries, and fears. What are you scared of? Address one of your worst fears. Today’s Twist: Write this post in a style distinct from your own. A strong gust of wind; a play of dancing shadows, I hear a tapping on my window, wasContinue reading “Blogging Day# 17 – Scared me then, Scare me now”
Serially lost – Part 3 ( Melting Snowman)
“Nothing Lost Nothing gained.” When we are little, we are happy to play Hide and Seek – the game of lost and found, when we grow up we continue to play the game, although with an added flavor of “awareness” that shows up once in a while. Farewells feel like losses, new friendships feel like gainsContinue reading “Serially lost – Part 3 ( Melting Snowman)”
Blogging Day #15 – Dilemma & more than 50 shades of gray
Today’s Prompt: Think about an event you’ve attended and loved. Your hometown’s annual fair. That life-changing music festival. A conference that shifted your worldview. Today’s twist: While writing this post, focus again on your own voice. Pay attention to your word choice, tone, and rhythm. Make sure it sounds like you. This is perhaps, the hardestContinue reading “Blogging Day #15 – Dilemma & more than 50 shades of gray”
Blogging Day #14 Dear Interesting
Day Fourteen: To Whom It May Concern Today’s Prompt: Pick up the nearest book and flip to page 29. What’s the first word that jumps off the page? Use this word as your springboard for inspiration. Today’s twist: write the post in the form of a letter. T Typing on my mobile with my thumb…Continue reading “Blogging Day #14 Dear Interesting”
