Blessed and Lucky
Visiting Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, seeing so many magnificent sites, and reading about the Civil War has made me think about...
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- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min
WD Challenge - Day 28 - Reunited
“Ana, mi niña! It’s you. I can’t believe I’m seeing you again.” “Mama.” “Let me kiss you, look at you. Twenty-years! I knew this day...
- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
WD Challenge - Day 27 - Only Trying to Help
“Honestly, I thought I was just doing you a favor,” I plead with my wife. “A favor? I don’t need help like that! I’m ruined,” Emily...
- Feb 26, 2021
- 4 min
WD Challenge - Day 26 - Battle of the Coats
"Did you see the article in the Times today?" Mark and I are sitting in the student lounge reading while we wait for our next class to...
- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
WD Challenge - Day 25 - Chichiricú
The Chichiricú is a dwarfish mythological creature found in swamps and rivers on the island of Cuba. He's been described as Cuba's Big...
- Feb 24, 2021
- 4 min
WD Challenge - Day 24 - Anticipation
Miriam sat on the park bench, her head bent, looking at the ground. Her daily stroll around the lake had left her exhausted. She looked...
- Feb 23, 2021
- 1 min
WD Challenge - Day 23 - Courage
“Courage, my friend, you can do this.” My best friend’s advice resonates in my ears, blocking out all other words. Courage. “We will get...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
WD Challenge - Day 22 - Bulletin Board Announcements
{Signs posted on a bulletin board of the laundry room in an apartment building} Hi, just moved in. Looking for an electrician to help...
- Feb 21, 2021
- 5 min
WD Challenge - Day 21 - Homelessness
God give me the strength, I thought and hugged the blanket closer to me, trying to find some warmth. I move to find a dryer spot, but...
- Feb 20, 2021
- 1 min
WD Challenge - Day 20 - An Unopened Letter
The prompt for today was "an unopened letter." But, the letter that remained unopened was today’s prompt. I had no time for flash...
- Feb 19, 2021
- 4 min
WD Challenge - Day 19 - For Freedom's Sake
Carolina had ruled over Havana Land Holdings for over thirty years and over her household since she married Antonio, her husband of...
- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
WD Challenge - Day 18 - Wanted or Not
Dating Site Posting I’m a fun, creative, and soon to be discovered artiste. I am six feet tall, handsome, extremely intelligent and in...
- Feb 17, 2021
- 3 min
WD Challenge - Day 17 - How To Make Your Bed
You've heard the advice: to be successful, first make your bed. I'm going to teach you how. Start with clean sheets that are the correct...
- Feb 16, 2021
- 5 min
WD Challenge - Day 16 - It's Sunday
10:00 am I leisurely stretch my legs and arms, keeping my eyes closed so I can sleep a little longer. Then I extend my legs, trying to...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 5 min
WD Challenge - Day 15 - Not So Fast
Sandra walks down the sandy path to the beach. She looks back at the three-story beach house to see if anyone has seen her leave. The...
- Feb 14, 2021
- 1 min
WD Challenge - Day 14 - To My Love
Today's Writers Digest Challenge was "platonic love" and since it is Valentine's Day, I wrote a poem to the love of my life, Jose. Roses...
- Feb 13, 2021
- 4 min
WD Challenge - Day 13 - The Storm
"Papi, what are you doing?" I look up at my father. He is putting a piece of wood over my bedroom window. It's a beautiful, warm sunny...
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
WD Challenge - Day 12 - Green Smoothie
I was panting by the time I reached Brad. I bent down, hands on my knees, trying to catch my breath. When I looked up, I couldn’t believe...
- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
WD Challenge - Day 11 - Young Love
Dear diary, last night was the best and worst night of my life. We celebrated new year’s eve at Uncle George’s house. Yes! The uncle with...
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
WD Challenge - Day 10 - The Farm
“We bought a farm!” I rejoiced. “A farm? Where? Why?” our friends asked. “It’s five acres, and it’s beautiful. We are tired of city life...