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Fandango’s Story Starter #253
Fandango’s Story Starter
Simply Six Minutes
Joe was late, again. These appointments are a pain in the neck! How can a young woman sitting there in her fancy Bloomingdale’s suit and Jimmy Choo shoes possibly relate to me and my life? After Afghanistan, I came home broken, I admit, but this woman has never been there, or in any military service, so how can she know what it’s like? But today I’m going to the VA, showing up soaking wet, but at least I’ll be seeing a real veteran!
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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 06/30/2026
The Writer’s Workshop
“Change a comin’.”
An old song.
The words are clear.
Easy to join, singing along.
A hopeful refrain.
Sam Cooke said it well.
Wrote these words while in a cell.
Watch or read or sing it, and tell.
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This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts – July 2, 2026
Tanka Tuesday
If you use the classic block in the editor, here is some information for you going forward. This is a must READ!!
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Colleen, this is all “Greek to me”. I assume my old (since 2016) form will still work?
WordPress Updates for the Classic Block
WDYS 6-29-26
MLMM Wordle
When they all rush to show concern, drop you off at the home, the elderly companions know you halt to roam. The winter day, the box of your place, the heat turned up, hest occupants won’t complain of too chilly a space. Helpers work never done, the old ones dug in, imagine the nurses provide what they can.
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MLMM Monday Wordle #483
SYW 6-29-26
Here are this week’s questions:
1. What currency is used in your country? Dollars and Cents.
2. If you travel to a different country, do you rely on card payments, or get some local currency in cash? Yes and yes.
3. Do you buy souvenirs for yourself or family? Definitely.
4. When using an unfamiliar currency, are you aware of how much you are spending in your own? Yes.
Gratitude: I am grateful to have found a new friend in the Library’s Mobile bus. A great idea!
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Share Your World: 29th June 2026
MFFFC 6-29-26
His voice was unique, they all said so
His mother agreed, she would know
Advertisers wanted him to speak
His mother sought cash, piled in a peak
The money was supposed to be used
For a college fund for future school
His mother grew to hate his voice, caused the ruse
She took the money for an adults only cruise.
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Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #379
Limerick Time
June 29, 2026
Laughing Along With A Limerick
It’s limerick time. Your new word is WEED
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Pouting Joe said, I did the deed
She was desperately in need
I offered a trick
It just made her sick
Should have had sex, not smoking weed.
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Song Lyric Sunday
June 28 is celebrated as the Great American Campout (originally the Great American Backyard Campout), but it was shortened in 2015. It was created by the National Wildlife Federation, it is a nationwide event designed to encourage people of all ages to unplug, connect with nature, and enjoy the outdoors by sleeping under the stars.
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My first thought is “Home on the Range” which was sung in our household. Camping was a wonderful activity but rarely done in my youth. When I had a family of my own it was fun. I would spend Fridays mowing the lawn, any outside work, etc, packing up food, sleeping bags etc all ready for when my husband came home from the office. I must admit he was reluctant at first, but seeing the household and outside jobs done, he had no excuse to stay home. Of course the kids loved it. The words of this song aren’t said much these days and some are objectionable and definitely outdated.
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Spend More Time Outdoors
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