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November 9, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #6- The Space to Write

Step #1: The Early Morning Wake-Up Call The best time to write is an hour or two after the sun has risen and the birds congregate on my windowsill with their songs. The sky is still a combination of yellows, orange, and reddish highlights, all tap-dancing on the clouds. I write best when the wind… Continue reading

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November 8, 2015

Writing 101 – Weekly Wrap-Up

On Friday I mentioned I rest on Saturday’s. Turns out I was late in discovering there are no prompts on Saturday and Sunday! LOL. So this is totally awesome. It gives us all a time to rest and readers a chance to catch up. So my custom will be to present for you a weekly… Continue reading

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November 6, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #5 – Hook ‘em with a Quote: Natural Revolution

“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell I remember the first year I got my hair loc’d. It was 2009, about three months before Chris Rock’s debut film “Good Hair”. There are moments in your life where people speak and you never forget what they say. When… Continue reading

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November 5, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #4 – A Story in a Single Image

Conquering Mountain They say mustard seeds can move mountains. So how did I end up on the opposite side of it? Its tough exterior mocked the clouds hanging in the sky, mimicking their shape. Deceiving them like it did me the day Claire walked out the door. She didn’t take my heart with her, just… Continue reading

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November 4, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #3 – One Word Inspiration–Choice (a poem)

Created to choose good we traded our crown for the right to understand evil And stand now as soldiers in a time of war load me down with breastplates and helmets for we shackle ourselves to the decisions we make There are many paths before us, a starlight fantasy for our dreams a playground for… Continue reading

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November 3, 2015

Writing 101: Assignment #2 – Write a List –Things I Learned

1. I’ve learned that music is better than medicine, and that the sound of laughter is better than music. 2. I’ve learned to be humble in confidence, but courageous in character. 3. I’ve learned that to love and to be loved is the true measure of success. 4. I’ve learned that goals must be directly… Continue reading

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November 1, 2015

Before TWD Comes On…

I just have to say I’m excited to be participating in Blogging U this year. I feel like I’m going back to school LOL. This will give me the chance to produce at least one post a day while sharpening my writing skills simultaneously. I am also looking forward to meeting new bloggers via The… Continue reading

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