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Unexpected Generosity
Daily Prompt

Unexpected Generosity

At the tail end of my Amtrak adventure, I arrived in Granby, Colorado. I was mentally and physically exhausted after … Continue reading Unexpected Generosity

The deeper the cut, the darker the blood
Darkness, Personal

The deeper the cut, the darker the blood

The death of the family cat hit me significantly harder than I expected. Not having experienced that level of loss … Continue reading The deeper the cut, the darker the blood

Calling Myself Out
Daily Prompt, Darkness, Personal

Calling Myself Out

When I saw this prompt ahead of time, I had my response planned out – What most people don’t seem … Continue reading Calling Myself Out

Saying Goodbye
Personal

Saying Goodbye

Obituary Notice: On March 23, 2024 at 1:35 pm, Peanut Elliott of Lavalette, WV succumbed to kidney failure at the … Continue reading Saying Goodbye

Bye Peanut
Personal

Bye Peanut

As I started this entry, the tiny, lifeless body of one of the coolest cats I’ve ever known rests at … Continue reading Bye Peanut

Improv 4 Life
Daily Prompt

Improv 4 Life

This one’s easy. Although she was influential, sadly, I never did anything with the spark she ignited. Mrs. Freeman was … Continue reading Improv 4 Life

There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room
Adult, Personal

There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room

No matter how you think this will end, you’ll be wrong – almost as much as I was. I’ve never … Continue reading There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room

An Unworthy Compliment
Daily Prompt

An Unworthy Compliment

I won’t get into it, otherwise it’ll be a super long post as to the circumstances and why I feel … Continue reading An Unworthy Compliment

No GPS Needed
Daily Prompt

No GPS Needed

Navigating cornfield mazes. It’s never as easy as you think. Kidding. I’ve never even been in one. With ADHD comes … Continue reading No GPS Needed

Be Kind. Don’t Rewind.
Daily Prompt

Be Kind. Don’t Rewind.

Two of my favorite series of all time was Breaking Bad and House of Cards. There have been many before … Continue reading Be Kind. Don’t Rewind.

Pet Dependence
Personal

Pet Dependence

In the midst of all this chaos, I had to give away a cat I’ve had for more than 10 … Continue reading Pet Dependence

Channeling Stevie Wonder
Daily Prompt

Channeling Stevie Wonder

If you believe that wearing your baseball hat inside-out is going to help you keep your home run streak going, … Continue reading Channeling Stevie Wonder

From Ashes to… Ashes…
Daily Prompt

From Ashes to… Ashes…

I would love to say the lion or great white shark. I am in awe of apex predators and their … Continue reading From Ashes to… Ashes…

Gypsy Prep
Daily Prompt

Gypsy Prep

I would purchase a custom tour bus made to my specifications. A mobile, off-grid sanctuary. Solar powered with redundancy for … Continue reading Gypsy Prep

Bait and Switch
Daily Prompt

Bait and Switch

My failure has been in life overall. I feel as though I’ve made nothing of myself from the countless opportunities … Continue reading Bait and Switch

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