Category Archives: Writing

BrightHaven for Blogophilia 14.7

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Sue

  BrightHaven: a suburban enclave not too far from a large city. It could be anywhere in the world; anywhere you wish to be. The houses are varied in style and size, all with large lots, parks are scattered throughout … Continue reading →

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Teeth

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Sue

      Emily hesitated at the patio entrance searching for her friend. Beth usually arrived at their dinners early. And there she was sitting just to the right. Emily slid into the empty, white straw chair and was about … Continue reading →

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You Walked Away

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Sue

  A poem  in 42 words I needed you that day,and begged for you to stay. But as usual you walked away, tossed me off like an old baseball cap. I will not beg again. You broke my heart. Far … Continue reading →

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On being a writer Blogophilia 13.7

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Sue

  When time won’t allow for writing, when real life gets in the way, like now, though real life is writing, then an uncomfortable tension invades my mind. I want to write, the unfinished stories are queued up waiting to … Continue reading →

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The Door

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Sue

flash fiction! I couldn’t resist A story in 42 words My door, painted red with a large brass knob, appeared in the chapel where family and friends gathered to say good-bye. Floating close to the ceiling, conversations about me. I … Continue reading →

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Time for Blogophilia 11.7

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Sue

  Time changes point of view “they” say The months passed and now my heart is comfortably numb though the darkness of your touch still lingers still I am needing you to be with me You promised you wouldn’t walk … Continue reading →

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Forest

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Sue

I had so much fun last time with this group – am doing it again   I really don’t have time as going on holiday in two days –but I couldn’t resist — my impulse control is turned off.   … Continue reading →

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A-Muse for Blogophilia 10.7

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Sue

  For the second year I decided to participate in the A-Z Blogging Challenge.  Each April bloggers write for 26 days (Sundays off). Each day is a consecutive letter of the alphabet. The half life of the blogging challenge was … Continue reading →

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The Visit

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Sue

Couldn’t resist trying this challenge again.   Answer the question – Have all your clocks stopped? in 42 words exactly I sensed a change in the air, a tranquility. “Hello Susan.” The rocking chair stirred. “Bob is that you?” After forty … Continue reading →

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For the Points for Blogophilia 9.7

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Sue

      Charles Babbage a mathematician and the founder of the modern computer.  lived during the golden age of music and considered telegraph machines to quickly convey information. Well, looky here. He never envisioned computers in every home and … Continue reading →

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