“Lots of horrible shit in this world gets done for something larger than ourselves” spoken by one of my favorite Game of Thrones’ characters, Clegane. I think he has some of the best lines in the series.
The Bogey Man
As I recall, I was about four years old, a ripe age to learn of the bogey man. It was the delight of my elder sister, Mary, who tried to scare me with tales of this creature. I was not a naughty child, but being the youngest, I am sure I received more attention for various reasons. This state resulted in Mary’s jealousy and daring me or telling me to perform certain punishable activities that received my mother’s unwanted discipline.
In this first case of intimidation, I was told by my sister to secretly pick flowers from mother’s flower garden for a bouquet. She watched out so we would not be disturbed. Certainly I was delighted and picked every blooming plant knowing how much my mother would love me for such a gift.
It was only after a no-supper-early bedtime that I realized I had been tricked. Since my sister shared my bedroom, as soon as the lights were out, she told the story of the bogey man who came at night. The open closet door provided the perfect entry for the creature. I covered my head, tried not to listen, and wondered what I had done to deserve that dreaded visit.
It was only after my crying was noticed as our mother checked on us, that she found out the truth. I wondered if the bogey man would be coming after Mary!
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/04/14/sunday-writing-prompt-boogie-man/
Sunday Photo Fiction 4-14-19
I’m so glad you talked me into this!
Well it’s not my fault the release lever jammed!
Another fine mess you’ve gotten me into, Charlotte.
Just a few more hours till the repairman could be lifted to fix it.
You think the fire department has time to bring their ladder truck out here? Ridiculous. And if you don’t mind, squeeze over, you’re squashing me.
You know Herman, these mini vacation trips are supposed to be fun.
My idea of fun is lounging in my recliner with a beer watching a football game.
That’s why I fell in love with you, Herman, your endless sense of adventure.
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Rory’s Perfectly Crazy Bucket List!
I was tagged by Fandango at https:// fivedotoh.com to participate in this fun challenge, thanks for thinking of me!
So here’s how Rory started things off:
So, so much to do, and with so little time,
I want to do everything, nothing to be missed,
But how do l plan it all, how do l define,
The perfectly crazy bucket list?
Then he handed it off to Paula Light, who added this:
First up is a lush tropical jungle,
Jaguars and waterfalls… all quite insane;
I do hope my parachute isn’t all bungled,
When I jump from the doorway of this airplane!
And now it’s my turn:
I want to take a rocket into space,
Or maybe a submarine ride deep in the sea.
I sure hope they will save me a place,
Because that’s where I really want to be!
And let’s see what Cheryl, aka The Bag Lady, does with this.
Here’s my addition:
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I’ll pass this along by tagging Michael, the Tale Weaver:
Have fun!
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A to Z Challenge – M
M for movies! I’m a movie nut. I get more emotional now watching them than ever before. The only type I don’t like are gory, torture or horror. I say that with full disclosure as I will be glued to the new season of Game of Thrones tonight. This weekend I’ve been watching the last season to catch up. It is very popular and the idea that the producers are ending it this year doesn’t seem to make sense. But I digress…again.
Movies is the topic and each Monday I try to remind you of one I enjoyed that you might have missed.
Of course the new Avenger’s movie comes out in a couple of days. I don’t watch previews, I think they show too much, but I am looking forward to seeing it. I’m splurging to watch it on the big screen, comfy reclining seats, icy cup holder filled with a soft drink and popcorn of course. A rare treat and I plan on taking full advantage!
Let me know what you’ve seen last and what you thought!
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Eight Tracks?😳
“Where is that eight track player we used to have? Remember it was a portable we took on picnics? It was plainjane, no phosphorescent filaments needed, or connection to the Internet to use. I was going through my dad’s boxes from the attic and found a large collection of eight tracks. I can’t wait to listen to them again.”
His teenage son rolls his eyes.
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Portable – Word of the Day Challenge
http://fivedotoh.com/2019/04/13/fowc-with-fandango-track/
https://puttingmyfeetinthedirt.com/April-writing-prompts/01/04/2019/
MLMM Saturday Mix
🌱🌱🌱🌱
Spring had sprung, she heard the tweet
From baby birds nesting in trees
She loved the warmth in the air
With new growth everywhere
Unwanted bugs alight her arm
Receive a zap in no uncertain form
A deep breath of fresh spring air
An achoo resonates there
Spring buds are lovely for the bees
But they always make her sneeze.
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/04/13/saturday-mix-sound-bite-13-april-2019/
Sammiscribbles Weekend Writing Prompt #101
They gossiped Larry was a charlatan
Because of the way he can
Make a girl swoon
Way before noon
Jealous they were of his talents
They knew not how to balance
Love and lust
Provided no trust
But Larry knew, was adept
Loved sincerely, even wept
When they left him unaware
They’d never find another who cared
So deeply, sweetly, extraordinaire.
https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/04/13/weekend-writing-prompt-101-charlatan/
SoCS April 13, 2019/A to Z Challenge L
Good day! It is cloudy but warmer. It’s sort of rubber band weather here, one day 80F the next day 17F. I try to keep my thermostat tuned to a steady 62 degrees, hoping the “no up and down, steadiness” keeps my bill low. My guess is that it will be another (summer) needing no AC so that should help. Have a pleasurable weekend! My take on Linda’s SoCS Prompt, lip:
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They called him, Larry the lip
Had a dance in in his step
And a swing to his hip
All the girls knew Larry well
Seemed to have a kissing spell
Every girl he ever dated
Left his company quite sedated
His lingering lips
Each time he kissed
Almost caused the girls to faint
Other boys voiced complaint
What was his secret formula
Their own kisses normula 🙄
There was no secret to tell, alas
He was just born with this class
He kissed them all, left them in stupor
They all loved him, his kisses super.
😘😘😘
Rory’s Spin the Yarn – Devil or Angel
In school I was rumored to be a devil, or angel, depending on their outlook. I usually kept to myself, but if cornered I was able to fight back. You might say I had my “ways”.
It wasn’t long after moving to a new city that I met a friend at the school. I thought she was a friend, I certainly needed one. I learned to trust her, because being the new girl in school is not exactly easy, wanting to be accepted, yet not lose my individuality.
I learned a lot from this girl, most of it gave me the education for the devil in me. You see we all have a devil in us, some keep it well hidden and others seem not to care what others think and show it often and openly.
In the second year at school, I met a young man I thought would be wonderful to be with. At first he doted on me and me on him. I left the safety of my female friends and accepted him as my only one. I felt and acted the part of the angel, a pet name he gave me.
I soon learned I was wrong, that he still loved his former girlfriend. I was just a pawn as he plotted to make her jealous.
It was then the devil showed it’s face. Being heartbroken, betrayed and now looked upon as a fool by my girlfriends, my vengeful side took over. Yes, I was a fool. I left my friends and let him take over my life.
That Friday morning, classes had started but I was not attending. I walked into the parking lot and made sure no one was watching. I took a bottle opener and scored his favorite posession, his car. I then left a typewritten note on the dashboard claiming responsibility by his reunited girlfriend.
The next day I went to class as usual. I rejoined my friends at lunch in the cafeteria and heard gossip of the broken relationship. I held in my smile.
“How Credible or Creative do you find my tale – please score me out of 10.”
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