Category Archives: Weekly Word Prompts

Fibbing Fam

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/11/17/fibbing-friday-17th-november/ 1. Macropinna Microstoma – It is a type of virus found on a mobile phone. They deleted photographs every time you tap the number nine.2. Fossa – A word used by teenagers ‘‘What’s the fossa fam’’. The translation ‘Why are you causing such a fuss?’3. Leafy Seadragon – Another name for seaweed.4.Continue reading “Fibbing Fam”

It Matters

Written for https://jewishyoungprofessional.wordpress.com/2023/11/15/jyprovocative-question-10-changing-your-mind/ Have you ever changed your mind on a position stance or changed an opinion you previously held? What was the impetus for the change? Was it difficult for you to admit that your views had changed? Growing up in the seventies, there were many views, which were not accepting of others. ComediansContinue reading “It Matters”

The Gun Was Empty

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/11/16/reenas-xploration-challenge-307/ He pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. The gun was empty. Just like his life. Russian roulette. Only this time, he couldn’t insert the bullets. The metal handle caressed against the tip of his thumb as he searched the desk for truth. Blank and live bullets scattered around like poisonous sweets practicallyContinue reading “The Gun Was Empty”

Exercise your Mind

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/11/13/share-your-world-13th-november/ 1. If you can, how often do you exercise every week? When I arrived home during the summer months, I would take my dog for a walk. Now it is getting dark, I am less confident about going out alone.2. Do you belong or have you ever belonged to a gym? WhenContinue reading “Exercise your Mind”

Rory Lion

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/11/13/what-do-you-see-212-13-november-2023/ Rory was the most amazing lion; ever since Lily was old enough to speak, he spent his time drying her tears. When she argued with her mummy about not wanting to eat her broccoli, he said she would grow big if she ate those disgusting greens. Those are the ones she lovesContinue reading “Rory Lion”

Mind Candy

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ How do you cope with stress? What is your mind candy that makes you forget the cause of stress? How do I cope with stress? Mind candy is a brilliant way to describe it, although living in the UK; can I replace it with sweets? Writing has always been my go toContinue reading “Mind Candy”

Creating Life

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/11/10/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-11-2023/ Being a writer, my creative side has always been words; connecting them into sentences, giving life to something that would otherwise not exist. When I am reading a book, I am immersed in a different world. The first book I read was the Janet and John, phonic stories. I quickly graduated tooContinue reading “Creating Life”

Lamp of Hope

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/11/09/reenas-xploration-challenge-306/ Shadows ominously moved along the shattered windows. One lonely lamp; the only light registering in a city of darkness. Not sure if I could trust this hope, I stumbled through corridor after corridor. Plastic coffee cups, mangled into warped shapes, caked the floor in dried coffee. I imagined where I was whenContinue reading “Lamp of Hope”

Coincidence

Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=14080&preview=true Coincidence ‘What a coincidence,’ Rose said, her hands wrapped around a family sized doughnut box. ‘I was coming round to yours.’ The open door sheltered her against the hammering of rain on her porch. ‘I got given these at work, but I’m on a diet, didn’t want to eat them all onContinue reading “Coincidence”