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Six Word Saturday
she’s all sunshine, bouyancy and giggles.
3:00 A.M. thoughts
3:00 a.m. in the Eastern Time Zone is dark, possible moon shining, and stars, not so many with all the light pollution, in the cities. To go along with the darkness, is silence, not 100% but close enough. And most people are sound asleep, and missing the all the goodness that 3:00 a.m. brings to …
Six Word Story
Sun is shining. Birds are happy.
how it works ~ satire
the words regurgitate from the brain, down into the spine, then down through both arms straight on to the fingers on both hands, in which they do their diligent job of typing the words, which have flown freely from its beginning of its journey. voila! the job is completed. the story is written.
surprise surprise ~ satire
just read my horoscope (Aquarius), and it said I will not see eye-to-eye with family, friends and relative. conversations can be rancorous, and one sided. best to keep a tight lip, and let the time of day move on.
Write Something
Since the old gray matter, aka the brain, seems to have gone on vacation. Its drawing blanks, so can’t come up with a scintilla of an idea of what to say, write, type, whatever. How long its going to be away, is anybody’s guess. Just don’t expect any postcards from it, saying wish you were …
3:00 A.M. ~ London
I’ve been wondering if anything exciting, bad or both happened in London, England, at 3:00 a.m.. GMT. Are there people up and about, and what were they doing, probably some things not wanting to know about.
Six Words
Sunday morning. Somewhat awake. Need coffee.
Six Word Sunday
Sunday silence. Sunday sun. Sunday serenity.
For What Its Worth
Better to write it right, and/or writes it write.
Six Word Saturday
Naked trees. Crows cawing. Blue sky.
3:00 A.M. ~ Quick Fiction
A hot and humid night in the city. People without a/c, having a hard time trying to get any sleep. Some of them choose to go outside, sitting on the stoops at 3:00 a.m. They see there are quite a few of their fellow citizens, doing the same thing. Talking and watching the few cars …
3:00 A.M.
Funny how shit may sometimes happen at 3:00 a.m.
3:00 A.M. ~ Short Fiction
It’s a feeling Tom relishes in life. Driving on the interstate at 3:00 a.m. He loves the freedom of the open road, considering he is one of the few cars, along with the tractor trailers, doing the long haul. When he is cruising at the set speed control, he pops in one of his favorite …
Six Words
Strong winds. Power outages. Nature’s doing.
Six Word Fiction
Doing meditation atop a snow pile.
3:00 A.M. ~ Short Fiction
The strong gusts of wind woke Joann from a sound sleep. She peered at the clock, and it was exactly 3:00 a.m. She got out of bed, and the hardwood floor felt cold. She checked the thermostat, and it was 63 degrees. She turned on the heat, went the bathroom to do her business, and …
Two Sentences
Drumming my fingers on the table. Waiting for the new normal to arrive.
3:00 A.M.
A brand new month is upon us. March, which has 31 days, means there are 31 3:00 a.m.s. Anything may or will happen at that early hour of the morning. Its a wait and see, or beware of the unknown.
One Sentence
She’s 88 years old, and she is by all means peaches and cream, with a dollop of whip cream on top.
One Sentence
Even though it is still winter, spring cleaning has begun.
Six Word Saturday
Into the void. No exit found.
3:00 A.M. – Short Fiction
It was one those nights, Ned was tossing and turning, and restless. He looked at the alarm clock, and it read 3:00 a.m. He decided to get up, put his clothes on, grabbed his keys and cigarettes, and went for a walk. The air was warm, and the stars were shining. It felt good to …
3:00 A.M. The Village Square -Short Fiction
The village square is for the most of the time, relatively dead, that you can hear a pin drop on the steel grating. But on this early morning hour at 3:00 a.m., accompanied by a full moon, and a few scattered clouds creeping by, something odd was happening. There were a pack of dogs chasing …
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Two Sentences
Life’s short. Make the best of it.
Six Words
High on life is all good.
3:00 A.M. Downtown – Short Fiction
A late winter storm, dumping copious amounts of snow on the streets and avenues, in the downtown area. Its 3:00 a.m., not a soul to be seen venturing in the deepening snow. Even the plows are having a hard time keeping the roads cleared. The only places that are still open, are a 24 hour …
3:00 A.M. – A Short Story
Every morning, at 3:00 a.m., you will find an elderly gentleman, sitting in his favorite booth, having a cup of coffee. He has been patronizing this certain coffee shop, since he retired many years ago from the book editing job, that he had for over 35 years. He usually is the only one there, and …
One Sentence
Let’s get along, for no other reason than to get along.
Six Words Sunday
Lazy day. Idling by. Forward moving.
Two Sentences
Orbiting the sun for 72 years plus. An experience of many dimensions.
Six Words
Lack of thoughts. Mind’s on vacation.
Six Words Redux
Gloomy weather casts a weary face.
Six Words
So… here I sit, doing nothing.
Six Words
Life: it is what it is.
Six Word Sunday
Keeping the beat. Life is grand.
One Sentence Story
He’s dancing to the music in his head.
Six Word Saturday
Walking on eggshells. An uncomfortable feeling.
Six Words
I am I. You are you.
For What Its Worth
So today, I did a load of laundry. Just one of many of life’s rituals.
Six Words
Plodding along like an old ox.
Six Words
No coffee. No reason staying awake.
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” ~Lloyd Alexander
More Snow
Sunday, we got quite a bit of snow. Tuesday, more snow is on the way. Possible 3-5 inches is on tap. Hopefully, I’ll get a walk or two in, as I do like walking in it, as long as it is not windy and blowing in my face. That makes it a miserable time… well …
Six Words Redux
Late Sunday morning. Snowflakes descending gracefully.
Six Words
Power naps. Recharges the low batteries.
Six Word Sunday
Snow, wind, ice. A perfect trifecta.
Six Word Saturday
Brain freeze. Brain cramp. Warped mind.
Six Words
Eat, drink, and sleep. Repetitive rituals.
Six Words
Its February. Its snowing. Its wonderful.
Six Words Sunday
Soon, better days are coming. Maybe.
Oh Yeah
Today is one of those days, that I can’t seem to get myself motivated to do anything. Maybe its good thing, and let the idle body’s batteries recharge, then I will be good to go.
Six Word Saturday
Cold. Not record cold. Just cold!
For What Its Worth
What is the big deal with putting ketchup on scrambled eggs? I’ll admit that I will put it on. It all depends on how much I really want ketchup or not. But, I do love black pepper on my eggs.
Six Words
The wind tells a unique tale.
Six Word Story
Kicking back. Relaxed. Long day, done.
Six Words
Read a book. Nourishing mind food.
Six Word Story
Gazing into space. Contemplating what if.
For What its Worth
President Joe Biden wears a $10,000 Rolex watch. Some people on the right are making a big deal of it. Me personally, I really don’t give a fuck what he wears. Give me a break.
Winter
Windy and cold Wind chill factors Its January Its winter This is what its all about
Six Word Saturday
The canary is tweeting his songs.
Six Word Story
Its 4:24 PM, all is good.
Six Word Story
Change is good, replied the cashier.
For What Its Worth
Four years of whatever you want to call it, soon will be just a distant memory. History will not treat it kindly.
Six Words
1/20/2021. The end is in sight.
Six Word Story
Did you hear? No I didn’t.
For What Its Worth
Yesterday was the old norm. Today, the new one. Tomorrow?
Six Word Story
Slip, sliding, spinning on the ice.
Six Word Saturday
Pouring rain. Walking outdoors on standby.
Six Words Redux Again
New day. New challenges, or not.
Six Words Redux
Beautiful day to kick back. Yep!
Six Words
New year. New month. New day.
Six Word Saturday
Brand new day. Same old shit.
Six Word Story
Sunday frame of mind. All good.
Six Word Saturday
2020 finished. Time to move on.
Six Word Saturday
Yesterday’s rain washed the snow away.
We Need To Write
“We need to write because so many of our stories are not being heard. Where could they be heard in this era of fear and media monopolies? Writing allows us to transform what has happened to us and to fight back against what’s hurting us. While not everyone is an author, everyone is a writer …
Read What You Want To Read
“Read widely, and without apology. Read what you want to read, not what someone tells you you should read.” ~ Joyce Carol Oates
A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it. ~ Edgar Allan Poe
The Void
The entire cast of know-it-all, know nothing so-called leaders of the free world, are all aboard an all expenses gladfully paid for, at the taxpayers expense, a non-returnable flight, on the spaceship emptiness. It is heading straight on into the void, and will never be heard from again.
Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending. ~Jim Henson
As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake. ~Aimee Bender
A Sheet Of Paper
All I need is a sheet of paper and something to write with, and then I can turn the world upside down. Friedrich Nietzsche
Write … write … pencil … paper. ~ Heinrich Heine
For What Its Worth
Thinking positive about one’s self, is a good thing.
Just Thinking
nobody ever said that writing comes easy
All novelists should live in two different worlds: a real one and an unreal one. -John Fowles
Three Things
bloggers blogging poets posting writers writing
Short, Short Story
The half-whacked preacher, is speaking the unspeakable of a lewd and lascivious nature.
I Write Differently ~ Franz Kafka
I write differently from what I speak, I speak differently from what I think, I think differently from the way I ought to think, and so it all proceeds into deepest darkness. ~ Franz Kafka
Short, Short Story
Caught stealing his neighbor’s newspaper, he declared depraved indifference.
R.I.P Toni Morrison
“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” ~ Toni Morrison, 88 y/o – Author, Nobel Laureate
Short, Short Story
Mr Positive debates Mr Negative. Egos clash. Neither comes out a winner. Both egos deflated.
Short Short Story
Trekking with the numerous lost souls. The journey continues on.
The City
people on the stoops watching the passersby hydrants open spraying cool water on the neighborhood kids ice cream truck has arrived people lining up to buy and enjoy an ice cream or something cold to drink to hot cook inside so pizza and sandwiches are the meals for the hungry the ones without a/c suffer …
One Liner
All ye caffeine junkies, drink up, and get wired.
Six Word Story
Chasing the American dream. Its elusive.
Writing Quote ~ Jose Saramago
Quote Master
Short Story
During his morning stroll, the elderly man is curious, as to how many bricks did they use in making the one block long sidewalk. Maybe one day, he will find the answer, by the tedious task of counting the red rectangular blocks of clay.
A Pondering Mind 
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