Follow the folklore and discover a world of adventure, was the older man’s advice. “Stories!” The pleas of his grandchildren with wonder and excitement on their faces, was always received with love. As their only grandparent, he denied them nothing. He would be at home, sitting casually, emit a fake sigh of impatience and then begin to strum his guitar. The children gathered round like little bees to a hive. The sky was the limit to grandfather’s tales of his youth.
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Wordle 766
Foggy misting rain
Chills the summer’s offerings
Red maple leaves curl
Trying to hide from the cold
The autumn season is here
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https://basho2012.wordpress.com/2017/07/16/carpe-diems-autumn-retreat-2017/
“From Here to Eternity” a movie (starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr) – legendary for the passionate, crashing-wave beach embrace between Burt (Sgt. Warden) and Deborah (Karen Holmes), which is considered one of the most famous kisses in cinematic history.
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Weekend Writing Prompt #477 – Eternity
It’s Friday! And I’m here, as always, with your Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. It’s been a smoky week here in southern Ontario, as it has been for many areas around the Great Lakes. My heart, though, goes out to the communities up north who have lost everything to the fires. There are lots of charities all over North America that help the victims of wildfires; if you can, please consider donating. Here’s your prompt:
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “sometimes.” Start your post with the word “sometimes.” Have fun!
After you’ve written your Saturday post tomorrow, please link it here to this week’s prompt page and check to make sure it’s here in the comments so others can find it and see your awesome Stream of Consciousness post. Anyone can join in!
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Sometimes you have to bite the bullet
Keep your mouth shut, do not respond
Sometimes you just can’t say it
And maintain the family bond.
So much busyness, so much stress
Things get personal, but don’t address.
The world condition will change soon
And still turns with sun and moon
So take a moment before you say
What you think every day.
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“Advice is a noun meaning an opinion, recommendation, or guidance offered to help someone make a decision or take action. It is distinct from advise (a verb meaning to give counsel).”
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The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS July 18, 2026
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Fandango’s Story Starter #255
“War is inevitable”, Jen heard her grandmother in the other room. This room was off limits to the old woman. Jen came here often, looking outside to see some of her schoolmates walking through rubble to attend school. Jen was not allowed and her mother taught her basic reading and writing at home. Jen’s grandmother was unable to navigate the home and spent her life sitting by the fireplace, so even though her words were true, she did not realize they were at war already.
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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 07/14/2026
The cell doors did have openings, a window of sorts. He hoped that would be enough. Claustrophobia was his worst enemy, not even the idea of being here, accused and sentenced to life in prison. He didn’t completely blame her for this. Maybe he could have tried harder, but now it’s too late for second thoughts, he was removed from it all, for the rest of his life. She would continue on, possibly drive another man to murder. He didn’t care. The only thing he cared about was how long he could stay sane in the small cell.
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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #095
The Bag Lady 
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