Sudden Shifts: OH, NYET!
You’re at the beach with some friends and/or family enjoying the sun, nibbling on some watermelon. All of a sudden, within seconds, the weather shifts and hale (sic) starts descending … Continue reading
Nosey Delights: COMFORT CHAMBER
We all have favorite smells we find comforting. What’s yours? For me, the most comforting smell comes from my Mother’s bedroom. Her room perpetually lingers with sweet, soft floral scent … Continue reading
Full Disclosure: HAVE A CHIP, WON’T YOU?
A mad scientist friend offers me a chip that would allow me to know what the people I’m talking to are thinking. “There’s only one catch,” Doctor Insaneo said, “You … Continue reading
Fictional Intruders: COME IN, ZEBRA 3
If you could choose three fictional events or adventures to experience yourself, what would they be? I was planning to hang out with STARSKY & HUTCH today. Y’know, ride along … Continue reading
Now? Later! – I ADVOCATE…
Procrastinate – what’s there to hate? Chores at hand, merely delayed. The tasks ahead can always wait Pick your date Why debate? “Time’s a-wasted,” they berate, “Don’t hesitate!” Relax, mate, … Continue reading
Seat Guru: YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
Mister Daily Prompter has asked me to plan a dinner party, and the best part is I get to invite up to 8 of my favorite writers, artists, musicians and … Continue reading
Long Exposure: A SWAN SONG
Among the people you’ve known for a long time, who is the person who’s changed the most over the years? Was the change for the better? Linda* was my classmate … Continue reading
Can’t Stand Me: UNBEARABLY YOURS…
What do you find more unbearable: watching a video of yourself, or listening to a recording of your voice? Believe it or not, when I was about 10, 11, I … Continue reading
Frame of Mind: GREEN & GOALS!!!
If I could paint my current mood onto a canvas, what would that painting look like? Like the entire GERMAN Football team who THRASHED the Brazilians 7 – 1! SEVEN GOALS … Continue reading
Roaring Laughter: CHINA’s FAST FOOD CLONES
I was enjoying a quiet morning in a coffee shop when these came through my mailbox —- LOL!
Generous Genies: GET ME OUT OF HERE!
It sucks to be stuck in this stupid bottle. It’s stuffy, it’s dark. There’re no windows to look out from, and it’s cramp-y in here — take 5 steps in … Continue reading
It’s Your Party: SHH! NOT SO LOUD!
My birthday celebration last year was anything but quiet. You see, when you’re surrounded by a bunch of young and boisterous 20-somethings, all of whom, I strongly suspect, must have … Continue reading
Strike a Chord: STEVIE WONDER WANNABE
I used to play the organ oh…about a hundred and fifty years ago. When some of the girls at my school was trying to outdo each other with their piano-playing prowess, … Continue reading
WRONG TURNS: The Lost Tribe
A group of desert people went out hunting one day. Suddenly they found themselves in the middle of a valley filled with tall grass. The hunters were in unfamiliar territory … Continue reading
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