My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Flynn luxuriated in a pool of sunlight pouring through the bay window, his tail lazily swatting at dust motes playing in the amber stream. His person, Jodie, was in a similar posture in a plush chair near the window snuggled under an old, crocheted afghan. She wavered on the edge of sleep, her eyelids heavy, … Continue reading Her man Flynn
Lately, I’ve been reading a series of mystery novels by Ellis Peters. I like whodunits, but I don’t obsessively try to figure out who actually did it because I want that “didn’t see that coming” reaction when the killer is revealed in the end. What I like about Peters’ novels is that her mysteries are … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Villein
Last week, I took a much needed break. A gawd-awful flu-not-flu ailment fell me and it took me longer to return to the life of the living than I anticipated. I believe I now know what it's like to be a zombie and trust me, the living have nothing to worry about. For a week, … Continue reading Zombie-fluenza
Welcome to the Darkroom where I open my photo album to you to help spark your creativity. Each week I’ll offer a new photo, but the story is yours to write. The Rules, because there are always rules: What to do: Posts on Thursday morning; deadline midnight Wednesday, CST (Thursday, 5 a.m. GMT) Photo prompt: … Continue reading The Darkroom: White feather
For the past three days I have been at death’s door - not exactly, but I did have the migraine from hell and as a result have felt like shit warmed over - bed-ridden, aspirin-popping, Alka-Seltzer chewing, ginger ale swilling, saltines munching, head-throbbing, stomach roiling sick. I blame some questionable chicken salad. Suffice it to … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Mule
Welcome to Two for Tuesday where your vocabulary and word choices will be tested. Two similar, yet distinct, words are offered for inspiration. The first prompt is an ordinary, oft used word, the second prompt is a little more expressive, maybe even unfamiliar. Each word will include a definition to help get you started. What to … Continue reading Two Word Tuesday: Walk this way
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