BlogFestivus 2012 :: Part 6

BlogFestivus 2012: a seasonal short story writing challenge.

Blogdramedy’s writing challenge continues, though I am many days behind in the adventure. I appreciate your patience, while I try to catch up with the rest o’ the team (or at least finish a little late). Please access the links to the other writers on board this joyous reindeer train. You’ll find the list of links at the end of this post. Continue reading “BlogFestivus 2012 :: Part 6”

BlogFestivus 2012 :: Part 4 and Part 5

BlogFestivus 2012: a seasonal short story writing challenge.

Blogdramedy’s writing challenge continues. After reading the third part of my 9-part series, please access the links to the other writers on board this joyous reindeer train. You’ll find the list of links at the end of this post. Please accept my apologies in advance. Due to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, my mood has changed dramatically, which in turn is changing my story.

Continue reading “BlogFestivus 2012 :: Part 4 and Part 5”

The Hair Meets the End of the Line

This post is dedicated to and inspired by Hippie Cahier who wrote, “What’s Next?”.

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If I am in a public place, I will find a spot where I can be discrete. Then, I will do whatever it takes to locate the hair that is brushing against my arm, tickling my stomach, or moving up and down with every blink of my eye.

Strands of my hair seem to fall out on a regular basis. When the strands get caught in my shirts, skirts, bras, eye lashes, etc., I will not rest until I can locate the irritant and remove it. If it means I have to pull off my shirt to locate the sucker, I will.

After reading Hippie’s most recent post, I came to a realization. Actually, I had the realization months ago, but her post (and the hair caught in my shirt) created the perfect metaphor for me. Continue reading “The Hair Meets the End of the Line”