Good Thursday afternoon, my blogging peeps.  This lovely photo of Lincoln Castle and the Poppy Display, in Lincolnshire, England was donated by Sandra for us to use in this week's Friday Fictioneers.   How pretty is that?  Are you inspired to write a 100-word story from this photo?  Then by all means, do click on my frog below and add your link. 

“So, Twiggy, what are you going to play with?” “Not sure. This pizza box looks fun.” “I guess not, huh?” “No. I’m going to take a look over there.&#8…

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This is my poem for Willow’s Tanka Tuesday poem which you can read here: Spring buds blooming, birds constructing, hadeda ahead – brooding bright birds, colourful flowers, creating, spr…

Monday Morning Musings Thoughts at the End of September “So many peopleSo much to learnSo much to unlearn”–James Furman, A part/Apart Public Art, Philadelphia Does anyone askfor sullen clouds…

An early nor’easter wreaked havoc up and down the coast this week. It has delivered torrential downpours, high winds and flooding all week long and is currently moving through Long Island, Ne…

Oops. I did it again. I got my true crime fix with Death of the Pastor’s Wife on Netflix recently, promising myself that I would sip the three-episode docuseries when I knew full well I was g…

The NFL season doesn’t take long to get cooking. We already have fans from Buffalo to Seattle talking Super Bowl while fans in Miami and Atlanta are getting their Christmas shopping done earl…

Good Thursday!  Took me this long to come up with something for this photo by Roger Bultot (I love that he keeps sending photos to Rochelle but doesn't play with us at all.  What up with that?)  Anyhoo.  I am playing and should you wish to, then by all means, click on the frog below and add your link.  Or you can simply read the other wonderful stories inspired by this photo.

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Attack Of The Drones- No, it’s not another forgettable Star Wars installment. It’s a real world assault conducted by Ukraine in which they fired over 1,000 drones into Russia this weeke…

“Today we are going back to Friday night. The Lakeway Arts Committee organized a Friday Night Fever Street Dance.  Here is what they said: Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, snacks, drinks and…

In July, I participated in The Ekphrastic Review’s Marathon. This is the third year I’ve participated in it, and for some reason, I felt it was more difficult for me to focus this time.…

Albert Camus was born to make us think. It would seem an ill fit to imagine his voice in the present, where thinking hurts. But that’s exactly why he would be the trending fascination for sch…

Today’s good news story comes from the BBC and was sent to me by our world-at-large reporter, Noelle Granger.  Thanks, Noelle Rare duck breeding success gives hope for species Emily Johns, Ch…

Good Thursday morning!  Took me this long to come up with this drabble to go with Lisa Fox's lovely image.  Some days...  Always a thanks to Rochelle for hosting this weekly party!  To join in or read other stories, click on the frog below and hop on over to the FF Squares. 🎼🎵🎶 "One way or another, I'm gonna find ya..." Nope.

The poobahs who are taking bows for the first ever Republican midterm convention, which was held in Dallas, spent roughly $40 million to put on the event. Monies that could have provided Dallas wit…

It feels like the yesterday of someone else’s life. The yellowed pages of memory have lost their incandescence. With time, each recounting changes a small detail. The moments breathe with a d…

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Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 145 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to it. The word closest to my finger is “transport.” This is our prompt today. Transport by John W. …

There are no winners in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Even if the outside world has moved into a cheering section, complete with signs and slogans. On the one side exists the narrative of Lindsa…

Lo, in the east is a glamour and gleam,Like waves that lap on the shores of a dream,Or voice their lure in a poet’s theme! – L.M. Montgomery Maple Moonrise is a neo-goddess; Canadian bo…

Since I can’t write about heroes any longer since they’re all dead, and the idea of penning another Rundown is about as appealing as having root canal performed by Dr. Christian Szell, …

Today’s story comes from the Times of India and was sent to me by Reporter-at-large Noelle Granger. Thanks Noelle Meet Roy Kim, the 13-year-old Oregon student who designed a chamber that turn…

“Twiggy. Why don’t we go outside?” “It’s over 100 degrees (40+C); that’s why.” “I guess that’s a little too much for Frenchies.” “Y…

Good Wednesday, my peeps.  I hope your day was fabulous!  Our lovely leader, Rochelle, has graced us with her own photo this week.  Where would you go with it?  Want to see what others have done?  Click on my frog below and take a look-see and hey, while you're there, maybe add your own! I am gonna be a star one day!

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Making responsible choices is something I take seriously. It’s not something I actually, yanno . . do. But it’s something I take seriously nonetheless. Because as far as I’m conce…

Happy Sunday to you.  Did you find joy in your day?  I sure hope you did!  I thought I would play along this week. Whether for one, two, five or twenty Dining alfresco adds a measure of pleasure When summer's temperature is at its very best And the table is dappled by playful sunshine Dancing through the fluttering leaves Brought on by the lightest of breeze Food tastes so much better, don't you think?

An uninhabited tropical island and its surrounding coral reef reflect the conservation project that has protected the area for decades. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. Today’s good n…

“Hey, Twiggy. What are you looking at?” “A whole herd of moochers.” “Moochers? What do you mean?” “Those deer who have Mom buffaloed.” “Scoot o…

She was born in a one room cabin inside the great big hug of the Smoky Mountains, the fourth of twelve children to a poor farming family. Her father paid the doctor who brought her into the world w…

Good and Happy Wednesday, my friends! Our Mistress of Mayhem, the Princess of Purple, Rochelle, has chosen my photo for this week's Friday Fictioneers prompt.  What's a girl to do but play along? Should you wish to join in the fun, please click the frog below and add your link.  Easy-peasy. Once squatters have established themselves, it is so hard to get rid of them.