I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Tag Archives: Friday Fictioneers
TRIBUTE TO BRENDA
Brenda is so skilled with the ability to design fantastic art from broken pieces. She often breaks treasured China ware to use the scraps in pendants. If you would like to develop that talent you might start here with paper … Continue reading
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BIT BY BIT, I LOSE HEART
Here I sit in this steamy room in a wool sweater. It was the only thing I had to put on until time to dress in my uniform. The cute little white skirt with a perky red top and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Friday Fictioneers, patriotism, Rochelle's picture prompt
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THANKS BILLY JOE, AND BETTY JO
Dedicated to Valentines who could not be together this year. Betty Jo’s been waiting for nearly three years Many days of sorrow; some filling eyes with tears. She receives notes from Billy Joe, He always says he loves her so. … Continue reading
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UPON BEING CUPID
“Oh, Essie, guess who is back? George Jackson! I can’t wait to tell Joan. She carried a torch for him for years.” Essie said, “I saw him. I told him that Joan waited fifteen years for him to come back … Continue reading
COMMITMENT
She gave him a hug, bid him bye at the door. Then scurried to the window ’til he reached the bottom floor. With a hesitant cautious omen, he looked up to see his woman. He’d better not trust in her … Continue reading
A NESTING PLACE
Andy brushed his tattered sleeve across teary eyes as he hunkered down in the thicket. He nervously bit the apple he had just grabbed off the counter on Main Street. He noticed a wounded sparrow nearby. His granny would say, … Continue reading
SAFELY HOME!
I’m hallucinating as the long year’s TV’s news story are reflected in the heavy clouds above. Son of Local Resident Disappears in Unbelievable Event. Observers tell of UFO swooping down and seven-year-old snatched upward. Local Resident Receives Ransom Deal. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Friday Fictioneers, Rochelle's picture prompt
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DOES MONEY MAKE ONE ELITE?
Celessa heard his clumsy steps. Her husband, Allo, the hero. The party goer, the entertainer, the man of the hour! For three years now this had been the pattern. He would spruce up, call for Charles, his driver. Go to … Continue reading
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Tagged elite life, Friday Fictioneers, Rochelle's picture prompt
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FLEETING SUCCESS
Hank smirked as he listened to himself, “I’ve made it. Three years of work and the take down of a few farmers but now it’s mine. Hay bales four stories high. Now I control the price.” “I’ll take land payment … Continue reading
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Tagged Friday Fictioneers, Luke 12:20, Rochelle's picture prompt
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ANSWERED PRAYER
Selena sighed as she uttered her prayer. “I am thankful. And I’m thankful for Hank. I thank you for taking care of him wherever he roams; please send him home. He makes me feel secure. I don’t like to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Friday Fictioneers, humor, pets, Rochelle's picture prompt
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