The Literary Lion Challenge: The word is ‘time’. As always you have seven days to create a flash fiction story in 400 words or less. Check out this link to learn more. Had he done the right thing? He could not rid himself of the question. It gnawed him like a hungry rat. This agony was…
Month: July 2015
Jicama
This weeks mystery ingredient was Jicama, which is pronounced /ˈhɪkəmə/ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/JicamaPronunciation.ogg This big bulbous root is also known as Mexican Turnip, Mexican Potato, and Mexican Yam. If you plan to till a place and add these tubers into your garden, there are a few things to bear in mind. Jicama is frost tender in that it needs…
Amy’s Freedom
Below you will find my submission to the DARK SIDE THURSDAY event. The idea is to write something dark and scary using 500 words or less. This is the beginning of Amy’s story. I hope you will check back next week for it’s continuation. Enjoy the beginning of Amy’s Freedom. Amy opened her eyes to…
The New Arrival
No one knows I’m here. I creep through the halls and sneak into the bedroom. Excitement ignites deep in the belly. I put a hand to my mouth to hold the laughter that threatens my presence. I see the fear within her eyes and feel something…I think…akin to pity, and I am confused. This fleeting moment…
Aren’t We All Sodomites?
When Corinne and I fell in love and decided to become a couple, one of her friends, supposedly a good christian, tapped his foot against the wall of Corinne’s office as if shaking the dust from his shoes. This was done to represent his disapproval of our relationship. In essence he was saying to us,…
Photo Challenge: Half and Half
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Half and Half.” This week, share an image that has two clear halves, literally or figuratively. My interpretation of this weeks photo challenge Half and Half: Half Stalagmite/Half Stalactite Above, a photo of Shenandoah Caverns, was taken this week when Corinne, Josh and I went for…
Squash Blossoms…Saturday’s Mystery Ingredient (On Sunday)
What’s the phrase…A day late and a dollar short? I’ve found myself a dollar short quite often, but today I find myself a day late. Saturday came and went without the posting of my weekly mystery ingredient. I’ve had such a good time with these food adventures. It’s been fun tasting things I’ve never tried…
That’s What I Call A Grand Slam!
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Grand Slam.” In your own life, what would be the equivalent of a walk-off home run? “Geeeeez….go away…,” I say to Luna who keeps pawing my face. “I’m sleepy…girls…get…go away…,” Dolly and Danica look into my drooping eyes as if to say, “Come on Mama, the sun is…
Beauty For Ashes
God promises us beauty for our ashes. He wants to mend our brokenness. He did this for Job. Job, a man of the Old Testament, was blessed with wealth, family, friends and perfect health. In one day he lost it all. His children died, his wealth was taken, his friends rejected him and he was struck…
But Oh It’s So Painful!
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Practice Makes Perfect?.” Tell us about a talent you’d love to have… but don’t. I’m not sure if this qualifies as a talent but I would love to possess the gift of gab. I could be a social butterfly. I could be eloquent and graceful at parties….
Redhead Reflections 