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  • Touch

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    “We don’t have a virtual God…God enters into the messiness of our world and he touches us.” Today my devotional focused on touch. Boy, I miss giving hugs, the high fives, and simple firm handshakes. The past holiday weekend was a tough one. My independence of adjusting myself and driving was taken when my chin drive…

  • Sparkly Blue

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    Here’s a new story challenge for you. Can you tell a story in 71 words using the following words in it somewhere: The widow drove to the local pharmacy to get her prescription shampoo. She leapfrogged through traffic in her sparkling cornflower blue Prius; the shampoo turned her octogenarian hair the same sparkly blue. The…

  • I Still Miss You…

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    I think I am figuring out why I have been losing medulla as in oblongata. I’m desperately seeking a Papa Smurf, Ratz (I was his Paparazzi and he was Ratz), Poppy, or MSH (My Sweet Husband.) Also, I am in another ALS decline. I don’t wanna look the Beast in the eyes. I have to…

  • Mania at the Masquerade Theater

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    Thursday means it’s story time. Can you tell a story in 62 words using the following words in it somewhere:LASSOIMPERSONATESHRINEVIDEOJANITORCONGEAL The Tom Jones impersonator was lassoed by the octogenarian in the front row. She almost made the getaway until she tripped the janitor and spilled his congealed cleaner. The people waiting at the Tom Jones…

  • 8 Years Ago

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    I woke up today in one of the best moods I have had in awhile. I was downright giddy. I had friends coming and a sunny day to roll outside INDEPENDENTLY with handsome sidekick Hugo, my dog. I had a friend who is creating a garden of Eden for me. My hip, beautiful, and ultra…

  • I Got A Letter This Morning

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    It’s that time of the week – story time. Can you tell a story in 37 words using the following words in it somewhere: The Chuck Prophet show at The Warwick Castle was so BUSSIN’, BUSSIN’! The last song was You Did he was swagged out in dungarees. I was pulled onstage!  It was the…

  • 2021 What a Blast from the Past!

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    Looking back just 5 years ago and the changes in my life. I am a widow. All my children are married with children. I live in an apartment. I miss my husband, still. I am fighting to roll in the Light each day I am given. This October will be the 10th Autumn March for…

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    Esther Chilton’s Limerick Challenge Jelly My heart has been completely flattened. It’s as thin as a piece of satin. I thought I could fit you in. I know now no one would win. I will forever be peanut butter without jelly knowing it never happened. Road So many take the road more traveled. When life…

  • Six Years Ago

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    The times are a changing. My wonderful father died at 11 pm on my birthday, June 3rd. This time of year I am weepy and emotional and then I remember why. He comes to my mind every May and June. I think of him even more than the usual once a day. The wonderful memories…

  • The Saga of Tom and Jo #35

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    Can You Tell A Story In… It’s Thursday and time for a new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 52 words using the following words in it somewhere: TIGHTROPE GOTHIC SQUEAMISH MANNEQUIN VIOLIN They threw a fair like no other with a Gothic House of Horrors to commemorate their reunion containing squeamish wax…