Catherine stood on the top of the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in the city, with 29 floors. She loved the 360 degree views of the city, for it gave her a sense of Japan's rich history. She wished that she had not worn a skirt, but pants instead, because of the wind. She had... Continue Reading →
If Birds Could Talk! Story Starter Challenge April 14
I am preparing mentally to have surgery again, but just replacing my pacemaker with one that includes a defibrillator. That will be at the end of the month, about ten days before we leave for Italy. So, I was trying to think of other things to keep my mind on something other than doctors and... Continue Reading →
Pirates and Treasure! Three Things Challenge April 3, 2019
Sam and Mary were playing pirates. They were pretending to be looking for booty in Sam's kitchen. All they found were some almonds, and they decided to write a note to his mother, demanding the almonds. Mary framed the letter, just as she thought a pirate would, asking Sam's mother to give up the almonds... Continue Reading →
You Do It!
Johnny and Kathy, penniless, as usual, walked down the street, headed for the game room. As they passed the alley between the bakery and the flower shop, Johnny spotted what he thought was a pile of old clothes. But, when they went over to investigate, they found a man laying on his stomach, seemingly not... Continue Reading →
Who Wants My Thingamajigs?
Elise has been packing up her house, getting ready for the big move to Atlanta. She doesn't want to take anything that has not been used in the last five years. These include items received from well-meaning relatives and friends, many of which are mysteries regarding what they are supposed to do.The problem was how... Continue Reading →
Ready to Go Home! Photo Challenge #256
Agent Xerxes looked out at the lightning that threatened his life, and he wondered when the authorities would allow him to return home. It has been ten long years on this abominable planet, and he just wants to return to his people. Admittedly, he had volunteered to come to Earth to see if he could... Continue Reading →
Stand Up for Yourself: Story Starter # 23 and March Writing Prompts
Patty and Jonathan attended Simon's party. As they entered, Simon was giving instructions to his guests. "Each time you hear, 'Simon says,' you must do exactly what I tell you to do." Patty felt uncomfortable, for the house was filled with dimly lit distractions, including pillows on floors with alcohol of all kinds sitting nearby.... Continue Reading →
The Frustrated Woodworker
"Do they have a phone?" The carpenter asked the neighbor. He was so frustrated! After driving over 100 miles from Fort Myers to Jupiter, he expected for someone to be at home. It had taken him ten months to build the credenza that the woman had ordered. The neighbor didn't know the family. He wasn't... Continue Reading →
The Unwanted Guest: Three Things Challenge #PL25
Carol looked forward to having her son, Todd, visiting from his new home in Australia. It had been too long since she had seen him. She had great plans for the two of them, including cooking classes at the local mall and tickets to see a jazz legend at the university. To share your interests... Continue Reading →
Three Strikes Is Not the End of the Game:
Joanne sat on the chair in the sunroom, surrounded by flowers and beautiful sunlight. The idea of starting another business percolated in her mind. She had tried a bakery, a flower shop, and an antique shop, none of which had lasted more than two years before she had to close them. After the demise of... Continue Reading →