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Writer's Workshop - 4. Someone Who Helped  You

Here are the prompts for this week’s Writer’s Workshop: Write a post based on the word attention. Write a post in exactly 10 sentences. Write about a time you stole something. Tell us about someone who helped you. Write about your first day of school, whether it’s your first day of school ever, first day at a new school, first day of high school, college, grad school… whatever. Tell us…

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One Liner Wednesday

Mark 4:14 This was short and to the point so I had to share.

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One Liner Wednesday - Harper Lee

Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read; one does not love breathing. Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird This is for One Liner Wednesday with Linda Hill.

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Black Cats and Crows by Ward Davis

Black Cats and Crows by Ward Davis

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X - A Book Review

This is my book review for the 2024 Nonfiction Reading Challenge hosted by bookdout. This is my book review on ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’ written by Alex Haley using his extensive interviews with Malcom X. *Spoiler alerts ahead* Malcolm X had received many death threats over breaking ties with Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam.  He sat down with reporter, Alex Haley, to tell his…

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Prayer of an Anonymous Abbess

Lord, thou knowest better than myself that I am growing older and will soon be old. Keep me from becoming too talkative, and especially from the unfortunate habit of thinking that I must say something on every subject and at every opportunity. Release me from the idea that I must straighten out other peoples’ affairs. With my immense treasure of experience and wisdom, it seems a pity not to let…

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Nonfiction Reading Challenge 2024 - Nonfiction Nibbler

So I’ve just discovered this non-fiction reading challenge hosted by Book’d Out and I think it’s a perfect way to begin the month of April. Choose a goal, read, review, and share your review on Book’d Out. I chose Nonfiction Nibbler which means I’ll be reading and reviewing 6 nonfiction books before the end of this year. To learn more about the challenge and to sign up, visit Book’d Out. You…

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Quote from Martin Luther King Jr.

Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com A man can’t ride your back unless it’s bent. Martin Luther King Jr. This post was written for One Liner Wednesday.

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Finding Simple Words

One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple. Jack Kerouac This post is for One Liner Wednesday. Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com

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Choose Yourself - Three Things Challenge

Three Things Challenge # M579 Don't hedge bets against yourselfif you are backed against the wall. Don't ride the fence; choose a path. ., This was written for the Three Things Challenge.

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These Are a Few of my Favorite Things

These Are a Few of my Favorite Things - Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop

Here are my 5 most recent things: 1. Key Lime Pie – I had my first piece of Key Lime Pie during Christmas dinner. Each bite seemed to melt in my mouth and it had just enough bitterness to even out the sweetness. I was hooked. 2. My Reebok’s hoodie I received as a gift for Christmas. I like the dark blue color and the material is soft. 3. My Calvin Klein robe I received as a Christmas gift. It…

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A Rose By Any Other Name

Daily writing promptWrite about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. View all responses Duh-Netta My name is Donetta. My maternal grandmother that raised me had the middle name Donald. Her youngest sister’s name was Etta. My grandmother combined her middle name with her sister’s to form Donetta. The original pronunciation of my name was supposed to be Don-Etta however…

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Happy New Year & One Liner Wednesday

New years is another opportunity of seeing life with a little more caring, compassion, maturity and beauty. Amit Ray Happy New Year to all my readers! I’m sending out the best wishes that you all are blessed in the year 2024. The quote above was written for One Liner Wednesday. Be sure to go check out this awesome blog! Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com

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Rolling Stones Best Memes of 2023

Rolling Stone shared an article listing the best memes of 2023. It's funny enough to share.

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Hope someone who needs to remember this reads this post!

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Winter Wonderland

Yesterday morning the snow covered parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Virginia. These are photos I took standing in my oldest daughter's driveway.

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I understand how Bukowski felt. People can be draining.

"People empty me. I have to get away to refill."

– Charles Bukowski