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The devil appeared in the form of Mrs. McKenzie, at least that’s how it appeared to Father Lassiter, as he eyed the goodies on show, and felt his appetite quicken.

“Mrs. McKenzie, may I remind you that we are in the Advent Season, and this should be a time of fasting as we await the birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

Mrs. McKenzie, as plump and round and as sweet inside as her mince pies, replied ” Save the fasting for Lent, Father, Advent is a time of rejoicing for the babe to be reborn in us all. I will not contemplate the suffering of Christ at Advent, for this is not a season of suffering but joyfulness.”

Mrs. McKenzie had worked as a cook and housekeeper for thirty years, caring for four Carmelite Religious, who in turn cared for…

This week from https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/reenas-xploration-challenge-256/ is to use re in prose, narration, or

It is reasonable to say, in the UK our political system is a bit crazy at the moment. We have had two prime ministers in two months. On the second attempt Boris decided he was going to try again.

In truth we need an election, for the politicians to understand what we need to be done. We know the economy is in a crisis, and something needs to be done. However, rehashing old policies, isn’t the way.

There are many people on the poverty line, who are relying on food banks to eat. Most of the time they are working, but on low-income wages. It isn’t right. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, there will be many people who cannot afford to put the heating on or find money for shopping. On top of that, their children…

Remembering You

old age should have made you said your last goodbye
instead a sudden intense heart break took your life away.

old age should have made you lose taste of a bright life and memory
instead a sudden intense heart break took your great enthusiam and energy.

remembering you leaving without notice at your prime
left me devastated and broken years and years even to this time.

old age should be the only reasonable way for you to go
instead a sudden intense heart break took your life away.

i’m sorry i should have been beside you that day
remembering you is my only way to make you stay.

i only have the memory of you, Dad.

For Reena’s Exploration Challenge: https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/reenas-xploration-challenge-256/

This is perhaps the shortest word prompt we have done on RXC, yet it encompasses so much.

The prompt is

Any word starting withRe

Relive those sweet moments
that caress your memories
playing hide and seek
with eternity

Recall the voice of words
crafted only for you
when time stopped by
to kiss a love so true

Remember the photograph
losing out on colour
filling up our home
that was once our forever

Mindfills for Reena’s Exploration challenge – a word starting with Re

This is perhaps the shortest word prompt we have done on RXC, yet it encompasses so much.

The prompt is

Any word starting with Re

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Many of us want the option to re-do things in life

All the mess-ups needed to be corrected and put right

And when the option, naturally, is not available to anyone

We live lives in regret thinking of what if and only if

But I have a different option for all those people

Why not seize that moment of failure in your mind

And think back on how to re-capture that possibility in life

Maybe learn from the mistakes in the past and go forward

Do better, take a different course, and re-direct your steps

We live life one day at a time so that we can learn from yesterday

And do things differently today and tomorrow!

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Written in response…

Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge #256 – Re & Moonwashed Musings Weekly Prompt – Directionless

the prerequisite of reasonable goals
drive, stamina, and interest
otherwise
directionless apathy
offers up zero outcomes

The prompt is

Any word starting with Re

He first became interested in the man from a random introduction in a pop-up video.
One day, Devon would remember that as a fateful moment.

Devon instantly was hooked on that fascinating man’s videos, and somehow, he had been scheduled to be tonight’s guest lecturer!
Dev was about to witness thoughtfulness through impeccable logic, tremendous poise, and exploring brand-new angles on old ideas.
As he hurried to the event, he remembered the humbling first feelings he’d experienced from this speaker’s words. He’d had no idea what wisdom was until he’d listened to him.

Outside of the campus gymnasium, a large crowd of rowdy students blocked the entrance waving signs all with the word “FASCIST” in bloody red letters. Security was running back and forth frantically, and Devon heard police sirens getting closer. A loudspeaker chirped to life telling everyone, “Tonight’s lecture has…