What funny and memorable things did you do as a child? This prompt probably couldn't come at a better time. The world is dark and scary right now so let's spend some time reflecting on the past, to the time of youth, where hope was eternal and the future was bright. As with most of … Continue reading Prompt 384 – Childish Things
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Prompt 383 – Cutting Out Negativity
Do you think it is wise to remove all negative people from your life, even if some of them are family? If so, why? Absolutely. Look, I’m luckier than a lot of people. My family has always been kind, loving, and supportive. We’ve also had our dysfunction. We’ve bickered, snarled, gotten physical. We’re human. Emotions … Continue reading Prompt 383 – Cutting Out Negativity
Prompt 382 – Unwanted Job
What is one job you’d never do, no matter how much you were paid? Alaric grinned as he lobbed the little asteroid across the small space. “Worst pickup line you’ve ever used or that was ever used on you.” They were playing a sort of 20 questions, getting-to-know-you game he had picked up in Echelon … Continue reading Prompt 382 – Unwanted Job
Prompts 380-381
Hi fellow closet dwellers! Apologies for the radio silence this week, I've had a rough one. I was all ready and raring to go with prompt 380 for Wednesday night, had some ideas for a cute little story, and then I popped a tire on my commute home. Of course it was on a busy … Continue reading Prompts 380-381
Prompt 379 – Icebreaker
How do you typically break the ice in a group setting or gathering? Ice breakers are absolutely awful. I hate them. Don’t ask me to do them. Don’t put me in a group of strangers and ask me to share a fun fact or talk about the weather. If I’m in a group setting, it’s … Continue reading Prompt 379 – Icebreaker
February Twitter Prompts 2/21 – 2/29
Hello again! Happy Saturday! I'm back with an extra stuffed #vss365 Twitter prompt round-up this week! Since I was on vacation last week, I only had 5 prompts to share with you, but this week I have the extra 2 that I didn't do from last week which means a whopping 9 micro stories for … Continue reading February Twitter Prompts 2/21 – 2/29
Prompt 378 – Doubts
Have you ever had doubts about something and went ahead with it anyway, if so how’d it turn out? The woman in the mirror was stunning. The red chiffon dress fell gently over her hips, the cross-over draping at the waist slimmed her, and the sleeveless V-neck bared her chest and shoulders. She was the … Continue reading Prompt 378 – Doubts
Prompt 377 – Future Certainties
What part of your future are you most certain about and what part are you most unsure of? It’s been a long day and it’s getting late, so I’m gonna answer this one earnestly. Apologies ahead of time if it comes out as a rambling stream of consciousness, but hey it’s my blog and I’ll … Continue reading Prompt 377 – Future Certainties
Prompt 376 – Reward
On what occasion do you reward yourself and what is your reward? “Whatcha got there?” “Ice cream.” “Aren’t you lactose intolerant?” “Maybe. What of it?” “So why are you eating something that’s going to constipate you later?” “I’m rewarding myself.” “Seems more like punishment.” “S’not.” “What are you rewarding yourself for?” “Didn’t kill anyone at … Continue reading Prompt 376 – Reward
February Twitter Prompts 2/16-2/20
"Hey, wait a minute. That's only 5 days of prompts!" you cry. You are perceptive, dear reader. For you see, I only completed five of the prompts this week. It is my anniversary with my husband today, 10 years since we first got together (we've only been married for 2.5, but this is a different … Continue reading February Twitter Prompts 2/16-2/20
Closet Full of Notebooks 