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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AWAKE AND WORK, YE WRITERS
“A word fitly spoken is as apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Play a game with me, dear word lovers. Write a picturesque sentence with alliteration. For instance I might use this one as an opening line for a … Continue reading
Posted in figurative language, Uncategorized, vocabulary, writing
Tagged alliteration, words, writing
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THANKS – NOW, MY CONCLUSION
Okay, so here’s the wrap-up regarding my need or “no-need” to label my fictional pieces as such. Terrific comments: https://onetahayes.com/2019/01/03/bloggers-opinion-please/ Thanks, blogging friends. Your comments were helpful. CONSIDERATIONS: Include “Fiction” in title. – That’s certainly upfront. Some only Scan or … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, fiction, me, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, me, storytelling, truth or fiction, writing
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I WILL TELL YOU OF A FELLOW
I WILL TELL YOU OF A FELLOW I will tell you of a fellow, of a fellow I have seen; He is neither white nor yellow but he’s altogether green. His name is nothing charming; it is only common “Bill.” … Continue reading
Posted in generations, Uncategorized
Tagged family, generations, humor, me, rhyme, writing
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GONNA DU UT!
moor uf mi kdz with nu fonz. i got 2 lern 2 tex. i haf tene-ajers lernin me. Thx, kdz 4 yur lernin me. Nou kan i rite so yu kan reed rite? Sumtims i donnut spel rite – hoap … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, texting, Uncategorized
Tagged grandchildren, humor, phones, spelling, teens, texting, writing
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AMY – MORE THAN A MOM
“To Amy*, my Mom. To a loving mother from a sorrowful daughter 13 years too late.” Thus began a letter I wrote full of remorse about my not having expressed more appreciation for her talents. Especially her ability to … Continue reading
Posted in Mother's Day, Uncategorized
Tagged flowers for the living not the dead, mother, remember mom, sorrow, too late, writing
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MY TARGET AUDIENCE? YOU, OF COURSE!
So do I understand this fourth assignment right? I am to decide and discuss who I am writing for—otherwise, who is my target audience? Eeeezee! I am writing for anyone younger than I! “Nough said!” But no, I’ll not stop. … Continue reading
NOT YET HEARD
I was raised in an era when children were to be “seen and not heard” with an implied promise that I would have a chance someday to be heard. In high school, at every opportunity, I embraced grammar, but gave … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging 101, Christianity, faith, inspiration, life, memories, writing
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