My first thought was a song I used to sing, dancing around the house, cleaning. Music was always on if I had work to do, kept me moving. This song is from 1974 when my children were 3,5,7 years old.
Weekend Writing Prompt #448 – Notion
Usual dryness featured in this landscape, but subtle beauty and lasting strength are shown.
soft fronds are waving
desert beauty colorful
peaceful pastels grow
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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #066
I try to think of it as a plot
Whenever I look for some thing and it’s not
Where I left it the other day
It’s Murphy’s fault I often say
As I age he’s getting bolder
Seems he’s always sitting on my shoulder
But now I find I’m not the only one
Think he’s multiplying under the sun
So I’ll stay inside and hope it rains
So my other shoulder he won’t gain.
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The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Dec. 27, 2025
FFFAW 12-23-17 and the Daily Prompt: Proclivity
I have a needed tendency, proclivity
To try different forms of creativity
I’ve always been an eager and curious sort
But now I’m very sorry to report
I’ve tried different forms to improve my ability
But try as I might my absorbability
Must be too limited, I fear
You quite often see it here
My aspirations are great
I feel hopeful at the gate
But then talent abates
As I sit here and wait
For inspirational traits
To take over, conflate
My brain won’t equate
My ego deflates
And you’re left with…
This.
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https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/proclivity/
Fandango’s Flashback Friday — December 26th
The joyful three year old wobbled with every step, but insisted she wear the higher heeled shoes that matched her fairy dress. The tinsel necklace tickled her chin but she would not swipe it away because she was content being the star of the reception. The huge crowd of residents looked sweetly at the flower girl and the pretty bride was surprised she was not the star of the show after her little sister appeared.
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MLMM Monday Wordle #456
Oh no, put out that fire!
Don’t want to burn Santa’s attire…
I know you say he’s magical
All spirit and love will be reciprocal
But I tell you now
You can’t allow
The chimney’s hot coals and smoke
He may choose to revoke
Stopping on your snowy roof
I’m kidding you, just a spoof
It’s a joke with no reason
Celebrating the holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
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Monday Poetry Prompt: Chimney
Christmas vibes
For all family
Christmas shirts
Red and green
Dancing, singing happily
Keep spirit alive
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*Shadorma. Spanish six lined poem, typically unrhymed, syllable count 3,5,3,3,7,5. My favorite poem form😊💚❤️
#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 44, Holidays, 12/23/2025
Just a moment on Christmas Eve
To say what we all believe
Our prez is ruthless, heartless and uncaring
Only likes money and gold surroundings
Midas has nothing on him
Putting up plaques he said on a whim.
Oh Santa hear our plea
Send T out with all the used trees!
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Three Things Challenge #MM283
A gift
Starting with love
Hugs, smiles, are warming gifts
Easy inexpensive present
Giving
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Cinquain Poetry Prompt 32: GIFT is your inspiration.
The night before Christmas and hope visions of sugar plums are dancing in your head! Happy New Year to all!🎉🥳🎊👋🏻
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One-Liner Wednesday – All I want for Christmas…
The Bag Lady 
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