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Paint by Numbers

Today’s word from https://fivedotoh.com/2022/09/19/fowc-with-fandango-beginner/ I am only a beginner, picking up brush and paint, I’m not a Picasso, My strokes aren’t all that quaint, but with numbers I can cover, Hues, red, green, and blue, There is a picture which reminds me of you.

Mother’s Love

Taking part in https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ weekly prompt and it makes me think of the first time I held my daughter, and son, in my arms. That mop of jet-black hair, which all babies born in my family have. Holding her new-born daughter, safely in a warm hug, she closed her eyes. There was nothing more specialContinue reading “Mother’s Love”

Holiday Bliss

This week’s prompt using Y, https://nopenotpam.com/ has given us food for thought. So, onto their Y and this week’s prompts. Place – yard Emotion – yearn Adjective – yummy Verb – yawn My animal – yuhina Sitting on my chair, in my yard, I yearn for the holidays, where I sat on the beach andContinue reading “Holiday Bliss”

Live Boldly

This weekhttps://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ has asked the https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/my-question/ What does it mean to live boldly? For me it is not being afraid of trying something new – whether it is painting a picture (paint by numbers for me, I cannot paint) or building a miniature room (something my children brought me) A bit like a flat pack,Continue reading “Live Boldly”

Sleeping

The word prompt ”Knot” from https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2022/09/18/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-230/ and we are writing about slowing down and getting more sleep. A knot constantly in her stomach, Sarah closed her eyes, but sleep wouldn’t come. It was always like this, things had to change. She got out of the bed, treading very carefully, around the furniture, which always isContinue reading “Sleeping”

Renege

Written in response to https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/author/sammicoxwriter/ and a piece of prose, narrative, wherever the inspiration takes the writer. ‘Don’t renege on our deal now. I told you not to mess with me before, I hold grudges.’ Robert said. ‘That was before you committed murder, I mean we were just meant to be in and out ofContinue reading “Renege”

Glimmer

This week’s word prompt from https://weeklyprompts.com/2022/09/17/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-glimmer/ All stories start with a glimmer of an idea. The first sentence, which gives inspiration to all authors, the important hook to any reader. Sometimes it isn’t obvious until the story has been written. But it is there. We have no confidence in our words, but that’s what firstContinue reading “Glimmer”

To Infinity and Back

For https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ stream of consciousness is ring, and it got me to thinking the origin of wearing a ring to symbolise marriage. Through research I have learnt that before medical science it was believed that there was a direct vein called vena amoris (vein of love) that went straight to the heart to show anContinue reading “To Infinity and Back”

Alter Ego Pokemon Style

For https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/09/16/fibbing-friday-16th-september/ this week I have used Pokemon as their alter ego. For those of you who don’t know Pokemon, I’m really sorry. 1. Boris Johnson 2. Madonna – 3. Victoria Beckham 4. Roger Federer 5. James Bond 6. Ebenezer Scrooge 7. H.G. Wells 8. Agatha Christie 9. Liberace 10. Winston Churchil –

Butterflies

https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/author/mizuv/ and her prompt is to think about butterflies, and do we dream of them. I don’t really dream of butterflies, but I do believe they signify renewal, and being watched over. Similar to Robins it always makes me feel safe. Fluttering, flying Wings, stop, quiet, reflective Protecting your love