“There she goes, grab her Henry! She will get all the other girls! Henry, watch out she’s coming for you!”
“Squaaaak!” Henry tried but too late and he suffered a bite on his neck.
Harry ran to him but there was nothing he could do. He started squawking really loud to attract the farmer to get Hilda away from Henry. Thank heavens he noticed.
“Been at it again, Hilda?” The farmer picked her up and isolated her in another pen. Then he attended Harry.
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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #067
Joe was just an ordinary bloke. He lived alone, couldn’t tell a joke. His family believed he lived on a beach, away from them on an island they couldn’t reach. Joe lied, knew his deceit, but seeing his family, have to see, and greet them every day, there is no way Joe could stand it, because his money they’d demand it. Joe had to lie and that is why he lives here in this shack. He sees people all day, shows them the way to see the forest and trees, always eager to please visitors on trails forth and back.
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2 January 2026
I never thought I would see this day
As Joe observed his neighbor whisked away
But you knew it might be coming
Now frightened voices humming
Our neighbor arrested
All the time he’s invested
To help others, now lines are drawn
Even finding food now will be gone
What can we do I ask my friend
When is this lawlessness going to end
The two worried men sat in their porch chairs
Wondering how to be safe and make leaders aware
These methods are dangerous, not fair.
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Keeping her safe, or: What that means
I tried to find the line Mae West supposedly said to W.C. Fields – “Come up and see me sometime” only to find it was said to Cary Grant in “ She Done Him Wrong” 1933.
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As kids my sisters and I would act out Mae West’s lines.😄
One-Liner Wednesday – Happy 2026!
“Andrew is successful, attractive, and charming, but people of that age always have secrets”. That was the whisper Margaret told Eva, because Eva had started to fall for Andrew. Eva ignored the comment and walked off, slid onto the barstool next to Andrew and tweaked his thigh. Margaret just rolled her eyes.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #228
“Okay Joe, now what?”
“We’re going to sit here and follow what the young kids are doing. It’s a protest. No fighting, just us sitting here, not working, and trying to convince the management we are serious.”
A manager comes out of his office and observes the men just sitting there instead of working. “You boys realize you aren’t getting paid today. How long can you keep this up? Don’t you want to feed your families?”
Joe speaks up. “When are you going to listen to our grievances? Your competitors are making money and you’re not, as long as you can’t produce! At least you can talk with us!”
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106 words
Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 12/30/2025
Nourishing Liquid
Improve health is new plan
Drinking water is key
Easiest task for me
Purifying
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*Abhanga Form, Title, 4 lines, 6,6,6,4 – lines 2 and 3 rhyme. Usually a form of Hindu song, praise.
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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 45, New Year’s Resolutions, 12/30/2025
I am touched when on a whim I read comments on old blog posts. They are ones suggested because they might relate to the current post and most which I’ve forgotten over time. It is a pleasure to see and feel that presence. My readership is always kind, makes me smile even if we disagree and over all lights up my days. I love the photos, stories, poems, all of the efforts made by you all, and prompters, the work and time put in to administer to us as bloggers. I blog and honestly put forth my bits of writing because it stretches my memory and mind. At my age I need to keep busy, speaking out as I feel to closed minds. We all need to use our voices for change.
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MLMM Monday Wordle #457
Here are this week’s questions:
1. Do you stay up to toast in the New Year?Sometimes
2. Have you ever kept any New Year Resolutions made in the past?I don’t make promises I can’t keep.
3. Do you have any plans for 2026? A needed surgery🥴
4. What was the highlight/s of 2025 for you. A new great grand baby!
Gratitude: I am grateful we all in the family are healthy.
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Share Your World: 29th December
The Bag Lady 
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