My efficient and disciplinarian mother often insulted my grandparents. “I tell you, Jim, these two have lost their marbles. What on the earth was Pop doing under the bed?” The language perturbed me, and it was harsher than the manners I expected from her. I often came home late from the playground, and hid my … Continue reading Losing marbles
Magic concocted in potloads Loved, appreciated and consumed The fine print below: Glory has a limited lifespan, and the magician is not responsible for consequences thereafter. Three Line Tales by Sonya at Only100words
This week, we explore a person and how s/he impacts our personality and perspective on life. It could be a pet, since we have strong emotional bonds with these lovely souls. MY TAKE I close my eyes and see the morning sky, resplendent in shades of yellow and orange. These are the colors of sunrise, … Continue reading Success Factors
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Here’s the prompt
If you were asked to share one experience you had with someone you knew which was experienced as a gift or transmission, what memory would that be? Close your eyes and see what arises. Which gift will you pass on?
THE WALL
By Neel Anil Panicker
There are two types of educators: those who do what they are tasked to do out of love and those who don’t do what they are tasked to do out of hate.
Now doing something out of love is entirely different from doing something because it needs to be done.
And the needs could be any and varied. It could be commanded by the every elemental need for survival. I mean people teach for the money that it provides, necessary money that helps feed themselves and their families.
But then that would apply to…
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“I did not expect to see you in this state. You are the son of a famous businessman.” “I desperately need money, or work to earn money. My father has disowned me.” “May I know what do you propose to do with the money?” “Buy stuff that launches me into another space.” (52 words) … Continue reading Launchpads
A glance at the table told him what had happened in the night. The butler had been around for two years now. The lady and master of the house fought frequently, and both would leave the table in a huff. He cleaned the table, fixed a hangover drink, and proceeded to ask if they needed … Continue reading The Finale
Anne Madagascar, the award-winning firefighter was being interviewed on a television Show, “Was the fire at Peace Tower your last assignment?” “Yes. I suffered second degree burns. I failed.” “Would you elaborate on that?” “I had reached a window and was about to jump in. Then, I saw that despicable face – the man who … Continue reading Ruins of existence
I am born again every moment of life seasons come and go Word prompt With Earth’s first Clay They did the Last Man’s knead, And then of the Last Harvest sow’d the Seed: Yea, the first Morning of Creation wrote What the Last Dawn of Reckoning shall read. © Omar Khayyam (Tr. FitzGerald) … Continue reading Reborn
Mary: I texted him six times, and received only one reply. Therapist: It makes sense. It is time for you to taper down the communication. Mary: Why? Therapist: Quitting cold turkey in relationships … Continue reading Addicted lives
wild instincts lead to unfolding of wonders hidden from the eye see the white beauties in vivacious colors Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge #Week 71 by Elsie Hagley
