Tag: writing
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Be Adventurous
I think my declaration about the new “Be …” series (AKA “The Relentless Pursuit of Positivity”) gave me a spook. Why do I always try to pigeonhole myself? Just share the damn image (or even a short story) and be done with it! You don’t need to commit to an entire series! All that does…
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The Interview
“What are you wearing?” “I beg your pardon?” Lily replied sharply. She nestled her hands on her lap and then crossed her fingers… hoping she had misheard the question. The interviewer laughed. Lily turned quickly, in an attempt to make eye contact with this offensive man. He had entered the room through the door behind her,…
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Island Getaway
“Hold onto something. This is gonna be wicked.” Gretta always exaggerated, so I didn’t take her warning seriously. In hindsight, I almost wish I had. The tiny boat was tossed through the waves like a child’s toy, nearly capsizing, and it might have been fine if I had just held on. But I hadn’t. My…
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The Bargain Basement
“Money can’t buy love, but it sure improves your bargaining position.” -Anonymous I’ve started making a lot of mental notes lately, like “Oh… I should share this on the blog.” Silly things. Worthless information. But hey, who am I to judge?! My mother and I went to a couple of thrift stores on Friday. I…
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The Mystery Woman
Charlie swore he was innocent. That’s why they hated him so much. “If he’d just man up and confess,” the men explained, “then things might be different.” But Charlie refused to change his plea, accusing his accountant of the crime. Every penny of the firm’s investment funds went missing, and – conveniently enough – so…
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Circle of Life
It’s funny how we (humans) are so prone to forgetting. Miracles touch our lives, and often change our entire trajectory, yet years down the road we barely remember them. -The Magical Harmonica, Part III.- (READ THE STORY HERE) I was sure that my talent was a miracle, a gift that had been laid upon me…
a sprinkle of faith 