Reena’s Xploration Challenge #373

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #373 I've spent the last week mulling over two things. How are Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore feeling on their return to Planet Earth? Is it just like being on an extended tour or touching them at deeper levels? 2. For the last 17 years, I've closely watched a bank fudge its … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #373

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #372

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! FEATURED CONTRIBUTION A poem by Indira - Link given in Weekly Wrap below Celebrate your victoryThat you have broken the shackles of evil customsBut in your jubilation, do not forget those unfortunate ones who are still in darknessHalf of them who truly want to be freeWould like to hold your leg and fly … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #372

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #371

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #371 We have a picture prompt this week. The image shows women dressed lightly in gossamer-thin dresses breaking thick chains and jumping in the air. A blue sky and birds fly above them. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #371

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #369

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #369 This week, the Xploration Challenge explores different aspects of physical, geographical, mental or emotional isolation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKB46PTBJlA&t=217s Yes, you guessed it right. The theme of the week is ISOLATION It is not necessary to talk about tribes or islands. Let the word take you wherever it goes. a world riddled bypolitical pleonasmssilence … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #369

VOTE FOR RXC BANNER

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

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #358

Welcome back! Well, 358 is not a milestone, and I wish the number was a round figure like 350 or 400. But it is Thanksgiving Day! I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you. Together, we have reached an incredible milestone of 357 episodes of our weekly writing prompt. Your creativity, dedication, … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #358

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #357

Welcome back! FEATURED - RXC #356 I must mention Jim Adams's effort to add his element to the picture - a skull-shaped cloud. As he mentions in the comments, it took him more time than writing the post. While we know Jim's talent for writing deeply analytical and comprehensive long-form content, this was a first … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #357

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #344

Welcome back! FEATURED PIECE FROM LAST WEEK The Need To ... By Aishwarya The need to gossip,the need to sugarcoatthe need to pleasethe need to deny,the need to look beyond black and whitethe need to formulate narratives are we free yet? PROMPT #344 We have a word prompt for this week. WHATABOUTERY The Merriam-Webster dictionary … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #344

Changing face of war

It was called a “black-out” in 1971. Windows and skylights were covered with thick black paper. The sound of an aircraft drove the neighbourhood into deep distress.They prayed for invisibility, huddled inside the silence of fear, pulling sheets above their eyes. I’d have loved to see the enemy’s face. But the next morning, Uncle said … Continue reading Changing face of war