The sign was tattered, worn and smudged but it was read anyway. It brought hope, it brought a future that was unavailable where they came from. It was a promise and now that promise is like the sign, worn out and the words definitely smudged. The meaning of such a welcome has lost its luster.
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Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #378
“Okay, who’s in charge here?”
“I guess I…”
“You guess? What kind of answer is that, step up private!”
The young man timidly stepped forward, not glancing in the direction of the nearly naked women and men sitting by the pool.
“Never, and I repeat never, answer a superior officer with “I guess”, you either are or aren’t, no in between!”
“Sorry sir, yes sir, I am responsible for this dereliction of duty.”
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Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Prompt Word!
Julie will never go to another horror movie with her friend.
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Wordle 762
Try to use the prompt words or at least conform to a general theme, as you see it. If the song you select does not meet the criteria, then please explain why you chose this song.
• It would be good if you could post the lyrics to the song of your choice, as this is helpful for the people that want to follow along with the music.
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I chose this song because I loved Bill Withers original rendition, but saw it “modernized” by Will Smith. No matter your opinions of rap music, I didn’t enjoy it either until in 1988 (can it be 40 years ago?- faints) with three teenagers, I heard this:
Will Smith’s most famous rap song about parents is “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” released in 1988 as part of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The comedic, Grammy-winning track recounts relatable teenage struggles, like going back-to-school shopping.
For a blast from the past, here is the official 1988 music video for the classic track:
And for Fathers Day, this:
Just the Two of Us
Song by Will Smith ‧ 1997
Now dad this is a very sensitive subject
Just the two of us, oh, oh, yeah
Just the two of us
(Just the two of us)
Just the two of us
(Just the two of us)
From the first time the doctor placed you in my arms
I knew I’d meet death ‘fore I’d let you meet harm
Although questions arose in my mind, would I be man enough?
Against wrong, choose right and be standin’ up?
From the hospital that first night
Took a hour just to get the car seat in right
People drivin’ all fast, got me kinda upset
Got you home safe, placed you in your basonette
That night I don’t think one wink I slept
As I slipped out my bed, to your crib I crept
Touched your head gently, felt my heart melt
‘Cause I know I loved you more than life itself
Then to my knees, and I begged the Lord please
Let me be a good daddy, all he needs
Love, knowledge, discipline too
I pledge my life to you
Just the two of us, we can make it if we try
Just the two of us (just the two of us)
Just the two of us, building castles in the sky
Just the two of us, you and I
Five years old, bringin’ comedy
Every time I look at you I think man, a little me
Just like me, wait and see gonna be tall
Makes me laugh ’cause you got your dads ears an all
Sometimes I wonder, what you gon’ be?
A general, a doctor, maybe a MC
Haha, I wanna kiss you all the time
But I will test that butt when you cut outta line, true that
Uh-uh-uh, why you do that?
I try to be a tough dad, but you be makin’ me laugh
Crazy joy, when I see the eyes of my baby boy
I pledge to you, I will always do
Everything I can
Show you how to be a man
Dignity, integrity, honor and
I don’t mind if you lose, ‘long as you came with it
And you can cry, ain’t no shame it it
It didn’t work out with me and your mom
But yo, push come to shove, you was conceived in love
So if the world attacks, and you slide off track
Remember one fact, I got your back
Just the two of us, we can make it if we try
Just the two of us (just the two of us)
Just the two of us, building castles in the sky
Just the two of us, you and I
It’s a full-time job to be a good dad
You got so much more stuff than I had
I gotta study just to keep with the changin’ times
101 Dalmations on your CD-ROM
See me-I’m, tryin’ to pretend I know
On my PC where that CD go
But yo, ain’t nothin’ promised, one day I’ll be gone
Feel the strife, but trust life does go wrong
But just in case, it’s my place to impart
One day some girl’s gonna break your heart
And, ooh, ain’t no pain like from the opposite sex
Gonna hurt bad, but don’t take it out on the next, son
Throughout life people will make you mad
Disrespect you and treat you bad
Let God deal with the things they do
‘Cause hate in your heart will consume you too
Always tell the truth, say your prayers
Hold doors, pull out chairs, easy on the swears
You’re living proof that dreams do come true
I love you and I’m here for you
Just the two of us, we can make it if we try
Just the two of us (just the two of us)
Just the two of us, building castles in the sky
Just the two of us, you and I (can’t nothin’ hold us down)
Just the two of us (just the two of us)
Just the two of us, building castles in the sky
Just the two of us, you and I
Just the two of us (just me and you)
I’m always here for you (look over your shoulder, I’ll be there)
Whatever you need just call on me (we gon’ ride)
Whatever you need, I’ll be there for you anytime
You and I (true that, true that)
Just the two of us (just the two of us)
Just the two of us (just the two of us)
You and I (for the rest of your life)
Just the two of us
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: William Salter / Ralph Mac Donald / William Harrison Withers Jr.
Just the Two of Us lyrics © Bmg Ruby Songs, Antisia Music Inc., Bleunig Music, Antisia Music Inc
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I’m here to exclaim
For today no complains
Hope you’ll echo my thoughts
With no AI bots
Happiness extreme is what I feel
Hope it’s not a one time deal!
(Just kidding, well not really, well, WHATEVER!🙄😂)
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Three Things Challenge #MM462
Making a Point
Joe splattered the wall lightly, keeping the bright vision of the rainbow clear and prominent. His idea was to enjoin all the colors but make the background image of the rainbow still stand out. Every color he could imagine would be somewhere on the image. Joe purposefully painted the rainbow in its brilliant colors first and then wanted all of the other colors represented.
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Weekend Writing Prompt #473 – Rainbow
Stop, please, just stop. We’ve endured you long enough. We’ve seen your actions, so-called speeches, criticisms, angry tantrums, foolish tweets, unending ego pumping, inept, unqualified, actions, hateful words and attempts to claim your white race is superior and ridding our country of anyone else. These are only a few examples of your viciousness. Please, just STOP!
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Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Stop
salty waves crashing
wear into sharp shorelines
visitors beware
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constant rolling waves
blast soft sand and rocky cliffs
demand unending
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SenHai Saturday #57
Exiting the airplane refurbished with tax payer money, the dunce had to dip into his usual repertoire to dunk his dilapidated dark hearted declining diatribe.
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Three Things Challenge #MM461
“I care what you think, Joe, but this is very mysterious.”
“I’ll say, Mike. I always thought this place was numinous, but now we have proof!”
“Numinous? What does that mean?”
“It means, this”’ pointing into the cave. The men had been in this cave many times but this time, they realized there was a presence there, not seen before. A hazy lavender glow surrounded a makeshift array of candles and pieces of old paper, looking like parchment, inscribed in a language they had not seen before.
“Whoa!” and were temporarily frozen in place.
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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #435
The Bag Lady 
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