dailyprompt
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One ingredient
When I was a kid I wanted to surprised my mother by cooking breakfast on the weekend, nothing fancy, hot cereal like cream of wheat. Unfortunately, I substituted salt for sugar in the recipe, but didn’t know it until the cereal was served. My mother, bless her, tried to eat it and find something positive… Continue reading
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Fear
As Frank Herbert once said, “Fear is the mind killer.” When I was young I was paralyzed by fear. I avoided many risks for fear of the consequences. Generally, this may sound okay, but many of those risks came with meeting new people, trying new careers, or exploring new places. I played it safe to… Continue reading
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Mother’s Cooking
There’s a special place in my heart for my mother’s cooking. She’s been gone for eight years, but I still fondly remember her meals. She made a mean chicken soup and also a solid chili. Lucky for me my wife makes a good version of both too, even though her chili is vegan now. She… Continue reading
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Leading Dog
We recently inherited a middle-aged dog when our Pug died. Our new dog is a Lasso Oppso and she’s scrappy. She expects walks everyday and let’s us know when walking time has arrived. It’s hard to keep up with her. She prances and pulls hard on the leash. It’s a amazing a little thing like… Continue reading
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Reluctant Chief
The daily prompt asks if I see myself as a leader and my immediate answer is no way. I don’t like the attention so I like to stay behind the scenes. Unfortunately, I seem to end up in a leadership role despite my resistance. My wife says that no matter what job I take, I… Continue reading
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All You Need
It’s probably a cliche to say my favorite word is “love.” It’s a simple, four-letter, one-syllable word that carries a punch. It’s meaning is profound and forms the foundation of civilization. If its meaning were applied more often, the world would be a better place. My father said I was an over idealistic dreamer, but… Continue reading
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Reading
I once heard that reading is an essential part of writing. In my writing classes, many of my fellow students were avid readers. I usually read at night when the day is winding down. I would read more if I could turn off the television. There is seldom anything good on (even though I have… Continue reading
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Certainty
I am wary of those who have all the answers, those that think their way is the only way. There is a reason for the phrase: “The only thing certain is death and taxes.” Diversity of opinion brings richness. The world is too complex to be mastered by one person or one point of view.… Continue reading
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Peace and Quiet
An ideal week: no news shows, mostly sunny days with some rain to keep the grass green, no bills, no telemarketing calls, hot coffee every morning, and the company of family and friends. Continue reading
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Dating Myself
I’m dating myself, but these are the athletes that made an impression on me when they were active. Jean Claude Killy was the most exciting downhill racer I had ever seen. Rod Laver was a great doubles tennis player and exciting net player. As a kid, his giant tennis forearm was impressive. Mohammad Ali was… Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
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