Reena’s Xploration Challenge #385

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #385 This week, use any one or more of the following words in your piece. word collector light collector emotional garbage collector You are free to invent other unusual words ending with 'collector'. Ensure they DO NOT pertain to common hobbies like art or stamp collecting. There is no restriction on the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #385

Recycle and Reprocess

I am embarrassed to admit I once joined a coaching class to learn Microsoft Office. I was ridiculed at home because everybody else learnt on the job. I am not ashamed to say that I have seen life before the internet and mobiles became inextricably linked to our existence. We have witnessed typewriters, cassette players, … Continue reading Recycle and Reprocess

Alternatives

“Would you like to look at these books before I turn them over to a junk dealer?” Uncle was kind enough to ask when I visited him last. The so-called junk, a term that didn't sit well with me, belonged to my grandfather. I’d scanned through those books a couple of years ago, each holding … Continue reading Alternatives

I see, but don’t see

The township is divided into overpopulated sections with defined and guarded boundaries that are not geographical. The inhabitants, driven by a deep sense of insecurity, are suspicious of each other’s intent and fiercely guard their women and children from anticipated abductions. Despite the challenges, leaders tirelessly promote unity in diversity on international platforms. They showcase … Continue reading I see, but don’t see

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #384

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #384 Let's start with a word. Interrobang — a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!) (noun) This week's prompt is to use 1) a question and 2) an exclamation in your piece. We are talking about the spirit, … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #384

Lost passwords

rediscover dreamsLost treasures or good riddance-forgotten passwordsare just a ruse to preventtrespassers, curious cats Below are a few guidelines I provide in my financial literacy sessions about using safe passwords. Complex passwords are safe, yet challenging to remember. Most common passwords are Password Qwerty 1234567 12345678 123321 Others may contain a combination of names and … Continue reading Lost passwords

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #383

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #383 Here is your writing prompt to weave a tale of intrigue this week. The image shows A central red lock icon representing the forgotten password Blue web-like connections radiating outward, suggesting network connectivity and digital infrastructure Question marks are scattered around to represent confusion and the "forgotten" aspect Glitch-style error lines … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #383

Twist in the Tale

“How did you get seduced by a spy?” His boss’s tone was harsh. “I didn’t – instead, I got her to tell me the story of her father, who was a double spy, and is perhaps languishing in a jail somewhere - her voice quivered as she lay wrapped in the lace bedspread made out … Continue reading Twist in the Tale

Update your Version

"Retirement has brought me back to card games and books, but the companions are missing." "Why do you need a companion to read?" "The most enjoyable part of reading is the book and the different perspectives. These diverse viewpoints often open my eyes to new ideas and enrich the reading experience." "Join a book club. … Continue reading Update your Version

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #382

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #382 I came across a beautiful write-up on Brainpickings.org on the subject of creativity. To be alone at your desk or in your studio is not enough. You have to free yourself from the phantoms and inner critics who pursue you wherever you go. “When you start working,” said the composer John … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #382