The pictures will speak a lot more than the mandated 56 words. Celebrities stepping out bare-faced challenge beauty norms, reminding us that confidence shines brighter than cosmetics. Some appear effortlessly radiant, others unrecognizably different. It’s a bold statement—embracing authenticity in an industry built on illusion. IMO, certain looks are best left behind in the boudoir. … Continue reading No Make-up
Welcome back! PROMPT #381 Here are two images for you to choose from. If you find a common link, you may use both. Source: Pocket-Lint This truck looks like it has flipped and landed on its roof while pulling in for some petrol. It is, however, designed to look that way. Take a closer look … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #381
The Diary of Anne Frank and compilations of letters by Jawaharlal Nehru, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Emily Dickinson brought the personal into the public sphere. While celebrities have written the letters, Anne Frank’s diary revealed the horrors of a situation that attracted worldwide attention. Is it a violation of personal space? What exactly happens when … Continue reading JOURNALS
I use Grammarly to write on my laptop. It empowers me to make writing decisions, such as the use of 'a' and ‘an', and other discrepancies that arise. It even suggests rewrites, but I always have the final say on whether to retain or discard the changes. I feel compelled to switch it off while … Continue reading Grammarly, Syllables and Me
Welcome back! PROMPT #380 The prompt for this week is a thought. I can't call it a quote or poem or anything else. Who will read my diary? Let the five words take you wherever they go - introspection, reflection, fear, inspiration, legacy ... There is no restriction on the length or format of the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #380
Welcome back! PROMPT #379 Mangus Khan shared T.S. Eliot's Cold, Snobby Guide to Poetry in response to last week's prompt. I'm enticed by the following lines. Kill Your Ego, Save the Poem Now for Eliot’s hottest take: great poetry isn’t about you. It’s not your diary entry. It’s not your breakup in verse. The poet should … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #379
Welcome back! The poignant image sparked a lot of softness for the young girl in last week's prompt. It was great to read the awesome contributions. Suzette B packed a punch in three lines titled "Lace". What is and what was— Duality’s chantilly lace embroiders the soul PROMPT #377 Using book titles as a prompt … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #377
Welcome back! PROMPT #375 Spare 4 minutes to watch the video. Alternatively, use the words Dementia or Amnesia as your writing prompt for the week. https://vimeo.com/423373060 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #375
There are murderers in the world because the victims are bad enough to incite hatred or bring out the worst in others. There are oppressed people in the world because they submit to an oppressor. Frauds and scams have increased since we began living our lives digitally, so technology is often blamed. The guiltiest people … Continue reading Scams and Frauds
Welcome back to another week! PROMPT #374 This week, I would like to pay tribute to some of my fellow bloggers. I apologize for not being able to cover all of them. Below is a list of phrases (blog titles or site names). Choose one or more that is not your own, and include the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #374
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