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Joe was often referred to as a rising star in the business, but he was used to the hard work and determination required to keep that status. One of the requirements was to take the advice of his mentor and any deal his agent offered. This night was one of those obligations.

It was the Night of Peace concert to raise funds supporting victims of the latest disaster, an earthquake in Mexico. His words came easily in the song he composed for the night. He was almost ready to go on stage when his stomach lurched. He had a sudden flashback of the food displayed in the green room. Joe barely made it to the waiting area restroom.

Joe’s performance was cancelled, much chagrined by his impatient agent. Joe’s mentor, also present, took him to the ER to find he had food poisoning. Joe’s fans were disappointed but understood.

http://secretkeeper.net/2017/11/13/weekly-writing-prompt-115/

Sometimes you meet someone who is never dubious about anything. They accept their situation and plow on, full steam ahead. My grandson pictured in my SYW post, the handsome fellow on the right, is one of those people. He was born without arms, a nub on his right, and a longer nub on his left ending in two small wrench like fingers which are useless. This year he decided it was time to be fitted with artificial arms, provided by the wonderful Shriners Hospital in Utah. He’s been on a couple of visits and decided on arms with hooks. Of course I believe the motivation is inspired by wanting to drive. He has always had the opportunity to be fit with arms but was never interested. Believe me, it will be a while. He’s only a freshman this year, but being in high school with all the independence he observes, I’m sure it’s the same for most kids.

He’s an amazing kid and it’s not just me being a grandma who thinks so. He’s super intelligent, has a voice that never quits, so joined the debate team this year. ☺️ In his first basketball game ever, he scored a three point shot. He tried track, unfortunately fell and broke his collarbone, but he’s never deterred by setbacks. A couple of years ago we were walking to the local pharmacy and he stopped to tie his shoes. I didn’t even know he could do that! His older brother, my chauffeur, said, “yes, I taught him how to do it.”

He has better penmanship than most of the family and can navigate my laptop better than I can. He has been a gift to all of us since his mom saw his infant picture in the adoption group. She never had a dubious thought, it was love at first sight.

https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/dubious/

Grabowski Farm, West Rutland, VT

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Lotioned knees peeking

Babydoll short and sexy

It’s a “sixties” night

http://ronovanwrites.com/2017/11/13/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-175-shortsexy/

She removed her suede gloves, retrieved the box cutter she often used for trimming the roses, and snipped its calyx, and placed it in the drop box she used as a basket.  
Charlene was a bit of a dilettante, not afraid to solicit funds for her favorite charity through a delicate lunch for the patrons.  Her lovely decorated luncheon was a hardly obscure offering to entice her wealthy friends interest in donating to the children’s hospital.  This well deserved bounty was relied upon every year by the hospital administration.
Most patron’s eyes would glisten over hearing another plea for money by the doctors, but Charlene’s beauty and charm, combined with great food instead of the normal institutional chicken at a fund raising dinner,  intrigued business executives. 

They considered their time well spent and might even enjoy a secret whisper from their delightful hostess.  Each single or even married man who attended looked forward to the individual attention they received as Charlene made sure to greet and talk with each of them.
There was no secret plan of espionage involved, Charlene only whispered words of praise and appreciation, never anything lurid or untoward.  She had charm and the knack of enticement and used it well.  The children’s hospital benefitted greatly.

https://mindlovemisery.com/wordle-178/2017/11/13/

Howdy Partners! How are y’all out there in blogville? I hope yer havin’ a great day, darn tootin’! Ms. C over in ceenphotography.com is askin’ them pesky questions agin, so belly up to the bar and set awhile.

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1. I don’t usually sit on them thar benches, since I’m always seated anyway…most times I just bide my time in that dadblamed contraption with wheels.

2. Usually I have a candle burnin’ somewhere in the room, so all that other stuff is just fluff. I’m not a big ‘lectricity fan.

3. I wouldn’t mind havin’ ten thousand. I’d spend it on family, as usal.

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Well I have to say there’s nothin’ new here, just family, per usal. But they have this new fangled thing called a camera, so here’s a picture that’s took this week.

http://ceenphotography.com/2017/11/13/share-your-world-november-13-2017/

“What? Just a minute

I have a headphone

But my ears aren’t in it. . .

Turn that down!”

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“I will in a jiff,

I just need more practice on this guitar riff

The guys in the band think I’m too stiff

Then we all got into a tiff

Said my playing isn’t too swift.

So I’m sorry if it’s too loud

I’m used to playing in front of a crowd.

Never mind, I’ll go out to the garage

Then all the neighbors will hear the barage.

Honestly, mom you were the one

Who always said, keep practicing, son.”

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https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/riff/

The beginning was broad

Not intimate yet

Then their focus narrowed

But one was in debt

They tried to be funny

In each retort

Masking the serious

But now time is short

Living and leaving

Love’s in the balance

Fate steps in

Ruins any chance.

So what’s left for this pair

With love left to spare

Retreat back to their minds

And leave real love behind.

https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2017/11/11/saturday-mix-opposing-forces-11-november-2017%ef%bb%bf/

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I was reading the https://oceanbream.wordpress.com blog where posted I found this set of questions below.  The original author is Diana Peach, found here https://mythsofthemirror.com.  Please look up both of these enjoyable blogs.

1.  Do you have a specific place for reading?
2.  Bookmark or random piece of paper.
3.  Do you eat or drink whilst reading?
4.  Music or TV while reading?
5.  One book at a time or several?
6.  Do you prefer to read at home or elsewhere?
7.  Read out loud or silently?
8.  Do you read ahead or skip pages?
9.  Break the spine or keep it new?
10.  Do you write in books?
11.  What books are you reading now?
12.  What is your childhoods favourite book?
13.  What is your all-time favourite book and why do you love it?

Have fun with your answers.

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