Blessed and Lucky
Visiting Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, seeing so many magnificent sites, and reading about the Civil War has made me think about...
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Feb 28, 20212 min read
WD Challenge - Day 28 - Reunited
“Ana, mi niña! It’s you. I can’t believe I’m seeing you again.” “Mama.” “Let me kiss you, look at you. Twenty-years! I knew this day...
Feb 27, 20213 min read
WD Challenge - Day 27 - Only Trying to Help
“Honestly, I thought I was just doing you a favor,” I plead with my wife. “A favor? I don’t need help like that! I’m ruined,” Emily...
Feb 26, 20214 min read
WD Challenge - Day 26 - Battle of the Coats
"Did you see the article in the Times today?" Mark and I are sitting in the student lounge reading while we wait for our next class to...
Feb 25, 20213 min read
WD Challenge - Day 25 - Chichiricú
The Chichiricú is a dwarfish mythological creature found in swamps and rivers on the island of Cuba. He's been described as Cuba's Big...
Feb 24, 20214 min read
WD Challenge - Day 24 - Anticipation
Miriam sat on the park bench, her head bent, looking at the ground. Her daily stroll around the lake had left her exhausted. She looked...
Feb 23, 20211 min read
WD Challenge - Day 23 - Courage
“Courage, my friend, you can do this.” My best friend’s advice resonates in my ears, blocking out all other words. Courage. “We will get...
Feb 22, 20212 min read
WD Challenge - Day 22 - Bulletin Board Announcements
{Signs posted on a bulletin board of the laundry room in an apartment building} Hi, just moved in. Looking for an electrician to help...
Feb 21, 20215 min read
WD Challenge - Day 21 - Homelessness
God give me the strength, I thought and hugged the blanket closer to me, trying to find some warmth. I move to find a dryer spot, but...
Feb 20, 20211 min read
WD Challenge - Day 20 - An Unopened Letter
The prompt for today was "an unopened letter." But, the letter that remained unopened was today’s prompt. I had no time for flash...
Feb 19, 20214 min read
WD Challenge - Day 19 - For Freedom's Sake
Carolina had ruled over Havana Land Holdings for over thirty years and over her household since she married Antonio, her husband of...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
WD Challenge - Day 18 - Wanted or Not
Dating Site Posting I’m a fun, creative, and soon to be discovered artiste. I am six feet tall, handsome, extremely intelligent and in...
Feb 17, 20213 min read
WD Challenge - Day 17 - How To Make Your Bed
You've heard the advice: to be successful, first make your bed. I'm going to teach you how. Start with clean sheets that are the correct...
Feb 16, 20215 min read
WD Challenge - Day 16 - It's Sunday
10:00 am I leisurely stretch my legs and arms, keeping my eyes closed so I can sleep a little longer. Then I extend my legs, trying to...
Feb 15, 20215 min read
WD Challenge - Day 15 - Not So Fast
Sandra walks down the sandy path to the beach. She looks back at the three-story beach house to see if anyone has seen her leave. The...
Feb 14, 20211 min read
WD Challenge - Day 14 - To My Love
Today's Writers Digest Challenge was "platonic love" and since it is Valentine's Day, I wrote a poem to the love of my life, Jose. Roses...
Feb 13, 20214 min read
WD Challenge - Day 13 - The Storm
"Papi, what are you doing?" I look up at my father. He is putting a piece of wood over my bedroom window. It's a beautiful, warm sunny...
Feb 12, 20213 min read
WD Challenge - Day 12 - Green Smoothie
I was panting by the time I reached Brad. I bent down, hands on my knees, trying to catch my breath. When I looked up, I couldn’t believe...
Feb 11, 20213 min read
WD Challenge - Day 11 - Young Love
Dear diary, last night was the best and worst night of my life. We celebrated new year’s eve at Uncle George’s house. Yes! The uncle with...
Feb 10, 20212 min read
WD Challenge - Day 10 - The Farm
“We bought a farm!” I rejoiced. “A farm? Where? Why?” our friends asked. “It’s five acres, and it’s beautiful. We are tired of city life...
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