Weekly Word Prompts – Page 40

Strictly Not True

Written for https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2023/09/13/rdp-wednesday-bread-winner/ Who is the bread winner these days, as the patriarchal society doesn’t exist. That is strictly not true, there are countries around the world where woman are still seen as Mum, wife, or looking after the home. It is changing, which is a good thing. In sports we have women playing football,Continue reading “Strictly Not True”

Blogging

My answer for https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2023/09/12/truthful-tuesday-september-12th-2023/ For what reason or purpose did you start blogging? Has your reason changed over the years? If so, for what reason or purpose do you continue to blog? I started blogging to promote my book. I self published about a year ago, and it was my daughter’s idea to write aContinue reading “Blogging”

Chilling

Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2023/09/12/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-09-12-2023/ White, with black dots for eyes, and the Polar Bear in the tree observed the blanket of snow. Chilling in the branch, he didn’t want to move. The blazing sun mingled with the blue sky. Natures way of bringing happiness to the day. Hiding in plain sight, he loved that he wasContinue reading “Chilling”

Boy’s Night Out

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ John peered up into the tree, his stomach lurching into a tsunami of last night’s curry. His mate had tears running down his face. Although he could always handle his drink way better. That last beer, or shot; truth was his memory of the night was a little bit hazy. He didn’tContinue reading “Boy’s Night Out”

Summer?

Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=13611&preview=true The summer ending, she looked into her wardrobe full of t shirts; hopeful for the change. It was nice to have hot weather, but this was a little over the top. Thirty degrees in September, when the leaves should be going golden. At least the weather forecast was due to change. SheContinue reading “Summer?”

Wow, Amazing

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ ‘Wow, what a performance! I thought the way you portrayed the front end of Bessie was amazing.’ ‘Grannie, you have to say that don’t you. I didn’t even have any lines.’ Barbara smiled, and brought her granddaughter into a hug. ‘Yes you did, besides what is Jack and the Beanstalk without theContinue reading “Wow, Amazing”

Future

With inspiration from https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/09/10/sunday-confessionals-futurism/ As I watch my grandchildren grow up, I can see they are very much part of the future. They will understand far more than I will ever be part of. I have seen so many changes since I was a child. The first was the video recorder, which turned into DVD,Continue reading “Future”

Fall

Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=13191&preview=true Fall, or Autumn in the UK is very different to what I remember. Today the temperature at eleven o’clock in the morning is twenty seven degrees. Way too hot, when the trees should be turning golden, and the night time should be cold. I am melting with the heat this morning, andContinue reading “Fall”

Orvieto

Inspiration from https://fivedotoh.com/2023/09/09/fowc-with-fandango-anew/ Living life anew, with a hope she rarely thought of, Alessandra smiled at her reflection in the mirror. Her new dress cost more than a months wages. It didn’t matter; Barbara was right, she needed to treat herself. A tough year, and Breast Cancer, took parts of her she would never getContinue reading “Orvieto”