LHS 1140b

Thanks for sharing the prompt on History of Earth! My research on Planet Earth led to a very interesting fact. Scientists have just confirmed the presence of an atmosphere on a rocky, Earth-like planet called LHS 1140 b, located about 48 light-years away. This marks the first time an atmosphere has been detected on a … Continue reading LHS 1140b

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #442

Welcome back! PROMPT #442 We have a few common words to ponder about this week, and use those to write something. It is not necessary that the word is the theme of the piece. Just a mention speaks a lot about how you treat it. Light — What truths emerge when the weight of light … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #442

The Perfect Myth

Glass prism hanging in the sky dispersing sunlight into a rainbow beam

Perfection is nothing but a goal, and goalposts can shift. It feels good when I move it and challenge myself to excel at something I’ve not tried before. It breaks and bends my effort like a heavy boulder on the back when imposed, and we get busy rationalising why it is all wrong and will … Continue reading The Perfect Myth

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #441

Welcome back! We have been interpreting images for the last two weeks, so let's play around with the rhythm and structure of words for a change. PROMPT #441 = Parataxis and Hypotaxis Two techniques—parataxis and hypotaxis—can completely change the emotional texture of a scene. PARATAXIS is writing without conjunctions. It places clauses side by side, … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #441

But ….

Stylised colorful typography of the word 'BUT' with phrases 'exception', 'aha! opportunity', and 'typography' in a decorative layout

Solace means different things at different points in time. Right now, being heard would feel like great solace to me, but it is not likely to happen. Holding an anti-establishment view in a highly volatile political scenario is not easy. Express your opinions and people in your close circles can jump at you. Being a … Continue reading But ….

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #440

Welcome back! PROMPT #440 We have an image prompt again this week. This is a little tricky, but let your imagination take you wherever it goes. There is no restriction on the length of the piece. There is no last date unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. We will not include … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #440

Firebrand

I don’t like the sound of other dogs barking. I love the balcony. I love walking safely in the shadow of my parents. I love car rides. I’m protected by boundary lines. And those canines out there …. they better know the Queen has arrived, flanked by bodyguards. Mom carries me when she senses danger, … Continue reading Firebrand

Escape

The immeasurable offers an escape from targets. The abstract allows entry into a world of subjective interpretation. Infinity is the defeat of the finite. Eternity of the soul beats Death. It leaves us at the intersection of beliefs and life. Weekend Writing Prompt #477

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #439

Welcome back! PROMPT #439 We have an image prompt this week. The image shows a unique house atop a rocky cliff with a tree, under a bright blue sky, sourced from Pexels.com. Credit: Ville Alto See where the image takes you. There is no restriction on the length of the piece. There is no last … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #439

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #438

Welcome back! PROMPT #438 Here are three quotes that juxtapose words or ideas effectively. “Luxury is not the opposite of poverty, it is the opposite of vulgarity.” – Coco Chanel. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci “Elegance is refusal.” – Coco Chanel You can choose one of the quotes to fire your … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #438