Singlehood is often seen as a waiting period before settling into a committed relationship, but it is a fulfilling and joyful way of life for many. The freedom of being single is unmatched—there are no compromises on daily choices, no obligations to meet a partner’s expectations, and no pressure to conform to societal norms of … Continue reading Singlehood
Welcome back! FEATURED POEM I'm featuring Yvette's piece because she had a problem posting the link here. glorious banyansprovide shelter for us allfrom sweltering sun monstrous banyan treessurvival of the fittestmagnificent beasts I have included the link in the Weekly Wrap below. PROMPT #368 We are talking about figures of speech today. I have chosen … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #368
Welcome back! FEATURED POEM FROM LAST WEEK Enjoy a Sijo from David the wind carries every leaf yet leaves dance while they're yet afloat; branches bend; we fall with time but we ought pirouette with grace; though our journeys end in dust spirit shall root us deeper PROMPT #367 The image above shows the largest … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #367
Welcome back! PROMPT #366 Here are two short excerpts from the Booker Prize-winning book "ORBITAL" by Samantha Harvey. Excerpt 1 How are we writing the future of humanity? We're not writing anything; it's writing us. We're windblown leaves. We think we are the wind. We are just the leaf. Excerpt 2 How's the moon looking … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #366
Welcome back! PROMPT #365 Here's a short video for you to think about and base your piece on. https://youtu.be/3SNHrfnd0t0 The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. We will not include any post that is found to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #365
Welcome back! PROMPT #363 We have a cryptic quote attributed to Oscar Wilde that serves as your inspiration for writing this week. Feel free to explore or comment creatively or create a similar cryptic quote. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #363
Welcome back! PROMPT #362 I found some striking photographs that won the Best Abstract Photos for 2024. Here are three of those. You may choose anyone to base your piece on. If you prefer more than one, write separate pieces and blogs on each so that the uniqueness of the theme is retained. Please don’t … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge#362
Brain health is a topic of interest for all beyond a certain age. I’ve seen people with high intelligence become demented, but in some cases, they retain their core competence. I’ve met a writer and doctor who have lost short-term memory but do their professional activity with great alacrity. The changes you discuss here may … Continue reading The Power of Choice
Welcome to 2025! The RXC banner has got a new look going by the majority vote. I hope you all had a great time with family and friends and are now settling into regular routines. PROMPT #361 I start the year with a translated couplet of Mirza Ghalib. Original couplet naqsh faryaadii hai kis kii … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #361
The year-end can also be called Summary Time, like Best of 2024 Worst of 2024 I'm compelled to think of the mistakes I made not only in 2024 but throughout the RXC journey. Not keeping a log of prompts for future reference Not saving up exceptionally noteworthy posts I'll make the necessary corrections this year. … Continue reading VOTE FOR RXC BANNER
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