I’m pretty impressed that I have not missed a 10 on 10 since I started.  We had a quick and unexpected visit from my friend and step-monster, Carrie (AKA: Nonna). She is always fun to be around and has a great attitude that rubs off on me and helps keep me positive. I wish we lived closer! The kids and I had to finish up some back-to-school shopping, so Nonna wondered the outlet mall (she’s a pro) while we finished up. Laid back, fun day. Plenty of beauty in our …

Short story derived from the photo below.
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Four women died while Jessica Ford tried to make a decision. The number could be higher, but she knew about four. As horrible as it was she couldn’t be rushed into such a big life change. After 45 minutes alone, sobbing and retching into a trash can in her daughter’s bedroom she began to think clearly again.
It was amazing how normal the morning had started out. She had cooked breakfast and then said goodbye as Daniel headed out to drop Olivia at school on …

I think I’ll start to post my assignments via twitter (and maybe here) going forward. It probably won’t catch on right away, but maybe eventually someone else can write something based on the same picture and we can compare notes. Seems fun.
I actually started a short story today with a woman character for a change (assignment picture below). It’s dark as usual. I should acquiesce and start writing true crime stories, since MWD thinks I would be good at it. Anyways – this story is a little creepy. It will …

Short story derived from the photo below.
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“We’ll page you when we get another table going,” said the kid working the poker room desk, without even glancing up. This meant it was going to be an even longer night for Charlie. He hated waiting for a table; it could be 10 minutes or 2 hours. He couldn’t risk lingering since the goal was to go unnoticed and it was hard to be inconspicuous sitting by himself in a poker room. He also didn’t want to waste any money at the table …