Today’s prompt: aunt, sincerity, butter

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Well Gerry, what do you think?

I think Aunt Gilda will be shocked!

Really? I thought tattoos were accepted by everyone these days.

A small one maybe, but look at it, covers your whole neck!

The options were my choice. It’s like a comfortable permanent necklace.

In all sincerity I have to say I think it’s beautiful, but you know what she’ll say, watch out! Of course you could butter her up before you take off the scarf, gift her a favorite treat, Godiva chocolate.

I would, except I can’t afford it. I spent all my money on the tattoo!

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https://lightmotifs.wordpress.com/2019/08/23/three-things-challenge-160/

https://fivedotoh.com/2019/08/24/fowc-with-fandango-tattoo/#like-34050

https://cyranny.com/2019/08/24/options-word-of-the-day-challenge/#like-49438

Some say they’re old or used

I think they must be confused

When it comes to my lineage

My relatives are truly vintage.

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My mom on the left, my aunt on the right🥰

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https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/08/24/weekend-writing-prompt-120-vintage/

About this word, the pre position

As it is

Seems relatable to the young

What we know as a pre

What position do we seek?

Did it change the rest of your sentence

Or is it just right the way it is?

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https://lindaghill.com/2019/08/23/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-august-24-19/

Walking down this path again, he looked up to see the steepled dome. It symbolized his determination, his dream to complete a college education. The first in his family to strive for such a goal, here he was in his senior year, knowing he succeeded. The world was his oyster.

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50 words

https://talesfromthemindofkristian.wordpress.com/2019/08/22/50-word-thursday-34/

From the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band:

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https://fivedotoh.com/2019/08/23/fowc-with-fandango-dirt/#like-33926

A tiny light observes the leaning tree

Tall weeds surround as a buffer

Dry brown sticks uphold the center

This glade a solace to all who enter

Even the bright light that flitters.

Seeking another smaller being

Realizes it is only reflection

Unbothered, peers again into the blue

Hoping to find a friend in the stream.

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https://scvincent.com/2019/08/22/thursday-photo-prompt-mirror-writephoto/

Daily Post Prompt:  Visceral From 2017

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Please go to sleep she said

A mother shaking her head

Tired from her mothering day

Why won’t you sleep instead of play

I’ll leave the night light, not the lamp

For your endless games I will not amp

Up your sport, so just dim light

I can’t play with you here all night

Please stop throwing all your toys

Go to sleep my dear sweet boy

Your daily company I enjoy

But sleepless nights tend to annoy.

https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2019/08/22/reenas-exploration-challenge-101/

THE DAILY BULLETIN

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Friday morning, August 23, 2019, at the “Have a Very Nice Day Sir and/or Madam Cafe” in downtown Caledonia, Massachusetts. Known for its breakfast fare of home cooked specialties to brighten your morning and give you blissful energy for your entire day, almost every resident of Caledonia stopped there on their way to work. Parents with unruly children would enter on their journey to school or shop and suddenly a calming came over them. It was these odd but welcome occurrences that made the cafe so popular, until 10AM today when the shark figurines came alive.

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100 words

https://rochellewisoff.com/2019/08/21/wake-up-call/

Many of her songs stick with you and you find yourself humming them unexpectedly.

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