The Bag Lady

It was the bravest thing he would ever do, but this daily routine of no accomplishments, no outside connections, called for something new, something daring! No matter the many others who failed evidenced in green statuettes along the way, no fear was his motto for the adventure.

Many tried and many failed but somehow all the introspection of weeks in isolation had bolstered his resolve. He donned the backpack with water and energy bars inside, his sticky climbing shoes, adjusted the roll of plasma rope, and started out with only determination as his guide.

https://flashfictionforthepracticalpractitioner.wordpress.com/2020/05/06/flash-fiction-for-the-purposeful-practitioner-2020-week-19/#like-1177

This is me after reading how Trump spouted he did an excellent job in his reaction to the virus.

https://lindaghill.com/2020/05/06/one-liner-wednesday-may-6th-2020-ironic-independence/

Music, words and music. . .Just sitting here minding my own business and a song pops up on a playlist. . .oh, man, haven’t felt this for a while. But it was how I felt in 1965.

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Covering my mouth

Words come willy nilly

Trying not to show I’m feeling silly

The room is darkened

The mood is cheerless

For some unexplainable reason

My brain seems fearless

Sudden ridiculous thoughts unbade

Out of my lips invade

Causing a silly embarrassing tirade.

https://dversepoets.com/2020/05/04/lighten-up-a-bit/

It may be everyone’s favorite, the rose

But more delicate to my nose

Is the yellow jasmine

Drifting in my window

From its delicate garden show

You may rest on lavender

Swathe cherry blossoms on your skin

But jasmine is my favorite

To bathe my wanting skin.

https://cyranny.com/2020/05/05/jasmine-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-52896

Every day it’s new

An ever changing world view

So many dying

Adults, children, families

The virus doesn’t take ease.

https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/05/05/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-176-poetschoice/

And if I could I’d be dancing the chacha, but instead I decided to celebrate by making a mocha latte. This coffee drink comes in powdered form with specific directions. Both times I’ve made it, I misread the directions. New glasses, anyone? This is it:

I ordered it from King Soopers and it costs $6, but it’s much cheaper than going out for this treat. I have three more tries to get it right! It’s very “chocolatey” and you could even add whipped cream if you wish.

Now for my contribution and celebration of this special day in Mexican history, I offer this, even though it was originally composed by Ernesto Lacuona from Cuba. Enjoy!

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One of my granddaughters just sent me this. After four years, this?🥴 A snapchat mustache added–still has a sense of humor about it.😄

FOWC with Fandango — Education

Frank was so happy to be out of his small apartment, even at five in the morning. “Freedom” was playing on his headphones and he decided to dance along the pier. After no sleep the night before, he looked out his window to find no one on the street. Now was his chance to be free to sing and dance because no one was watching.

https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/05/04/what-do-you-see-25-13-april-2020/?like_actor=102337606&like_hmac=91a998d5bbe44d88afbbc6671b8b2ba8&postid=27255&like=1&source=sub_email