Tag: The Daily Post
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Good Enough
Five days ago…The Daily Post writing prompt was the word fish. ** My dad had his heart set on a boy. From what I understand, he did not hide his disappointment well. When the nurses brought me out to the waiting room and asked if he wanted to hold his daughter, Dad quickly shoved his hands in…
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Grapes of Loftiness
Today’s writing prompts at The Daily Post is the word, lofty. ** Lofty. I rarely use the word, if ever. I had trouble writing anything intelligent using this writing prompt so, I googled it. The phrase ‘lofty aspirations’ came up first. Let’s go with that. In the mid-70s I was in junior high school, which is now known…
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The Vegetal Toaster
Yesterday’s writing prompt at The Daily Post is the word vegetal. ** Yes, I’m a day late—and more than a dollar short—the story of my life. Anyway, this is as good a time & place as any to share my elusive dream: I want a Honda Element. I would prefer a vegetal green shade, but really, and…
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Close to You
Today’s prompt at The Daily Post is Second Thoughts. ** This happened today. I was sitting at the counter because there were no tables available. It’s not my favorite thing, sitting with my back to the world, but the restaurant was packed. Luckily, it appeared to be a relatively harmless crowd—office workers on their lunch break, retirees, and such. However,…
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Thunder Thieves
Today’s prompt at The Daily Post is the word irksome. ** Irksome. Now there’s a word for you. One of the things I find irksome is when people have to make it about themselves. You know the kind; the ones that have done, seen, or experienced everything that you have, only bigger, better, faster, shinier, or…
aka, The Abject Muse 