Author: rugby843

Two lizards sitin’ in a tree…oh no I didn’t! Just kidding folks, I think it’s my mindset today…a little off, a little weird…ever have those days? For entertainment I shuffled my winter and summer sock drawer and gave some too small slipper socks to my granddaughter.My family came last night, a rare visit to see my great granddaughter, Tavi, and she was much more friendly this time. I got a lecture from my grandson, the firefighter and my daughter about not wearing the “I’ve fallen and can’t ’”…You could hardly call it a necklace. I don’t think these two lizards would be too happy with it either. I wonder how they call for help if they need it? Those long curly tails probably save them from falls. Nature doesn’t leave things to chance.

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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 06/24/2025

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Hidden strength

Rising above

Tenacity blooming

Don’t tread on me, nobody’s rules

Sedum wins

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I think the strength of this tiny flower brings the reader into its attitude of resilience and survival. Like the seeds of a dandelion, persistence dominates.

Wea’ve Written Weekly – a poetry prompt!

LEMON TABLEAU

Golden yellow orb

With dappled thick skin

Summer drink staple

Add meringue for pie

Makes a tart delight

Love lemon tree fruit

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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 18, Fruit, 6/24/25

“It’s so hot, asphalt has a liquid state”. Jathan Fink

This is not far from the truth, tarred roads in extreme hot temperatures cause the bitumen in the asphalt to soften and can get sticky and appear melted.

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One-Liner Wednesday – How hot is it?

Did you hear about my friend Jack

No computers he couldn’t hack

He’d put in a code

In his secret mode

And all the covert lines turned black

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https://rugby843.blog/2025/06/23/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-23rd-june/

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Heavy cold rain and hail confuse the senses because the calendar says June. At least there is a variety in the weather – no long humid hot days for us.

icy drops falling

spring and summer heat relief

damaging hail storms

crops suffering the downpour

slow softer showers needed

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Shari wanted to explore an area on the park’s map that showed a fault line. She had read about Yellowstone Park and the volcanic action under it. “This is a good day for it”, she told her husband, “plenty of light over the area, the fog is gone”. Joe didn’t wake in a great mood and asked please could he just take a short nap and meet up later. Shari didn’t object and went to the fault area on her own. Shari was looking over the area where the park ranger led them the day before. Suddenly the earth beneath her feet started moving with great speed and she ended up falling into a huge crack. Luckily Joe showed up just in time to grab her and save her from falling into a growing abyss. Their vacation fun was over and Joe told Shari her exploration of volcanic areas was done. Sadly she agreed.

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MLMM Monday Wordle #430

1.  When you go on vacation, do you like to sample the local cuisine, check out the sights, or laze on the beach? Check out the sights
2.   Have you ever been away on a vacation with friends rather than family? No
3.   Would you prefer a cruise or coach tour holiday? Neither
4.    Self catering, or full board where all meals are included/provided. Never did it but full board sounds nice

Here are this week’s questions:

Gratitude: I am grateful that I can be as honest and open as I want with my family and most of my friends. I’m not saying we always all agree, but I am grateful for the love we share.

Share Your World : 23rd June

“I sing to the moon like my brother the wolf, but as my friends have told me, ‘can tell you the truth, or…’ and they always tell me their truth – I have no singing voice. I could offer a few truths of my own, especially to Sophie, such as ‘those drugs that keep you thin are poisoning your body, thus the weight loss. Do you truly want to go to your grave looking like Twiggy, or have a healthy rest of your life with us, your friends?’”

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***The minute I saw the third prompt I thought of TJ Klune’s Wolf series, which I loved.

https://aooga.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/olwg-423-a-too-short-story-a-letter-to-my-professor/c

Hold on to this minute.

Appearances change quickly.

Each day is something new.

Celebrate every nuance.

Record the smiles.

A newborn is a special gift.

Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Word Prompt!