Author: rugby843

It’s been a tough week here also because my grandson left 😭for new job in a new town, so:

One-Liner Wednesday – Tough week so far

#TankaTuesday #Ekphrastic #Poetry Challenge No. 335

This week’s Story Starter teaser is:

Rebecca stared at her reflection in the mirror and wondered how a country girl like her was ever going to survive the big city? He was waiting, impatient for her to make a decision. Either he would be what he’d dreamed of, a new life with the woman he loved, or a bachelor alone in a new job; he had left it up to her decision. He thought he might not survive without her. Rebecca had no idea her fears were also his.

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Fandango’s Story Starter #112

Well, hello you gorgeous creature! I didn’t see you at first. It’s like you just appeared out of nowhere! I must say the resemblance is remarkable! I don’t suppose we are related…do you have an Aunt Agatha from over in Jones’ pond? Don’t be shy, I’m a very nice bird. What’s that squishing noise? Oh, here comes Freddy—he’s not a bad guy but a little narcissistic. What was your name again? Oh, hi Freddy, I was just talking to…oh my, she left and I never saw her walk away! So how’s your day been Freddy? Ready for the bread crumb onslaught? It’s children’s day at the park…

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http://christinebialczak.com/2023/08/29/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-08-29-2023/

My first thought of course was the haunting song “Blue Moon”. History tells us that it was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. In reality, “Blue Moon” was composed in 1931 by a 17-year-old, the son of Polish immigrants, after an evening of moonlit skating on a pond in upstate New York—East bank of the Hudson River. His name was Edward W. Roman.”

icy landscape love

blue moon of night shining clear

words of romance came

overheard and then stolen

true story comes with reward

Haibun Monday 8-28-23: Super Blue Moon

Bill did his usually charming manly stride into the dining room, offering his weary “afternoon ladies” to June’s guests. June’s friends thought Bill was a charmer alright and ever glad to be at June’s when he came home from work. But June had an agenda and called their attention to the trinket she had found in her attic. I think it belonged to my favorite ancestor, Great Aunt Bertie, who was a world traveler. The item was an Egyptian styled charm, presumably from Bertie’s repeated sojourns to African regions. I also think it might have some mystical power…June heard gasps from the women, now all fixedly eyeing the cameo. Bill shrugged and fixed himself a drink and settled in his den.

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http://fivedotoh.com/2023/08/28/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-234/

http://fivedotoh.com/2023/08/28/fowc-with-fandango-weary/

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/08/28/three-things-challenge-m434/charm, charmer, charming

http://cyranny.com/2023/08/28/ancestor-word-of-the-day-challenge/

RDP Monday: TRINKET

Your Daily Word Prompt – #Sojourn- #YDWordPrompt August 28 2023

stride

Jerry stood there at the butcher shop counter; absent was his wife who always made these decisions. Maybe he should just get a variety of choices and not a single meat to barbecue. Yup, I’ll go with that, thinking it was the smart thing to do. Trying not to ruminate on any repercussions that might follow, he left for home. When he arrived, his wife was pleased, Jerry thought he’d dodged a bullet, and got busy setting up the alfresco dining area. He stretched the copper colored awning over the table and set out the fresh flowers his wife had put in clear jelly jars. Then surveying the scene, found out he was satisfied all was ready. Then in came the friendly neighbor carrying badminton rackets for entertainment. Jerry was not good at it, but glad his neighbor would supply that part of the party.

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Wordle #337

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Wordle 617

Here are this week’s questions:

1. Do you have a favourite time of year? Autumn🧡
2. What is your happiest memory?Too many to count !
3. If you could change something about yourself, what would it be? Grab your lunch, tea and dinner, this could take a while!
4. Are you a tidy person (ie. everything in its place), or do you prefer a bit of clutter? Tidy please. (See number three)

Gratitude: I am grateful for his success but sad to see him move about five hours away—the go-to grandson left today. Yesterday we talked over some great memories ❤️

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Last Share Your World of August

https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/08/27/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-277/