Author: showtunessal
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #33
Can you tell a story in 100 words using the following words in it somewhere: “Tonight is the best night. Before our vacation expires, I have one request for the woman that took 30 years to find. Jo, travel the world in my helicopter as my wife? Let’s go to Spain with the running bulls…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #32
Can you tell a story in 57 words using the following words in it somewhere:CATPIESTRAVESTYDIAMONDSCHAIRSTATIONERY Thinking of the cottage, Jo remembered the huge cat, Darcy. She thought about pies she made for the tea parties from the berries picked by the cottage. The makeshift desk, chair, and stationary where she wrote poetry and daydreamed about…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #31
Can you tell a story in 28 words using the following words in it somewhere: Jo did remember the cottage. She thought of the Scrabble games, Chamomile tea, and books. When the river flooded, it was underwater. The police condemned it. She cried.
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #30
It’s Thursday and time for a new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 64 words using the following words in it somewhere: Dancing with such zeal, the grandchildren were amazed by their dance moves. By the end of the evening, the children were as sluggish as snails. “Jo, remember that cottage where we…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #29
Can you tell a story in… write a story in 52 words using the following five words in it somewhere: “Jo, what a wonderful trip we’re having. I will cherish these days and pray for more.” As they danced cheek to cheek, Jo tried to disguise the waterfall of tears. Tom drew her closer.” “I…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #28
Can you tell a story in… write a story in 39 words using the following four words in it somewhere: The hotel newsletter featured the famous Peacock Players inviting children of all ages to come to the ballroom Friday for free cymbal lessons and toothpaste and toothbrushes. The grandchildren would like this. “Call TJ and…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #27
Write a story in 85 words using the following eight words in it somewhere: “We are together now Tom. We have been given a second chance. We are staying in a luxury hotel with the best towels and complimentary dinners at The Four Horseman and the LandShark Bar & Grill. Let’s dance on the top…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #26
Can You Tell A Story In… Thursday means new story challenge time. So can you tell a story in 56 words using the following words in it somewhere: “Jo, you don’t have to tell me about it. I can’t imagine how hard it was for you. I was bewildered when you disappeared. I took a…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #24 and #25
Can You Tell A Story In… Thursday means new story challenge time. So can you tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 64 words using the following six words in it somewhere: The next morning was room service for breakfast…
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Woman of God
This Lent I discovered this prayer from Mother Olga of the religious order founder and servant mother of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth. This prayer will stay on my lips until my last breath, “Empty me. Fill me. Use me.” It cleanses my heart. It fills me with the Holy Spirit. Most importantly it…
