Category: Word-play

• “Churn or grind.”

  

  The daily WordPress word prompt inspires thoughtful, creative writing ideas based on the WordPress user’s past experiences with the word which can hold various meanings and definitions. The word churn, cause me to think of the word grind. Let me explain, the word “churn” based on my history holds significant connotations, when my high school football coach used…

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  04/04/2018

  Blog Postings, creative writings, Lessons Learned, Wisdom, Word-play

  Blog Postings, Lessons Learned, Wisdom, Word-play

• “Procrastinating Pressure.”

  

  The significance of procrastinating pressure to complete goals is sometimes a necessary emotion when you find snippets of excuses to forgo what should be done. With thirty days to write 50,000 words, it may seem daunting at first, but with proper and essential preparation it possible to find success. Spending each day including Thanksgiving taking bites of the…

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  12/01/2017

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Self reflection, Success, Wisdom, Word-play

  Blog Postings, Blogging, Lessons Learned, Short Stories

• “Shine.”

  Every one of our 137 talented performing art graduates are uniquely special. They are blessed with talents & skills that shine from within in for us all to see in wonderment. We are fortunate to witness their radiant talent as they provide their last creative performance. Now with no further ado, I present to you…

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  01/18/2017

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative writings, Music, Word-play

  Blogging, Music

• “Anticipation.”

  The participation within any race builds anticipation as you approach the finish line. Seeking something produces the anticipations of finally grasping and holding what is sought. Formulating a plot line, creating characters, with complex backgrounds and personalities to become close friends within the mind creates anticipation to complete a 50,000-word novel during National Novel Writing Month before…

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  11/30/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Books, creative writings, Dicipline, Fiction Writer, Self reflection, Wisdom, Word-play, Writer

• “Candle.”

  The word candle conjures up many thoughts of how the candle for hundreds of years was used to light the night. The gas lantern threatened the candle industry until Edison invented electricity and both were history or so we thought. Until, scented candles became the rage especially around my house during the holidays. I love…

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  10/18/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Short Story, The Quality of Light, Word-play

  Blogging

• “Plop.”

  Commercial advertising is a powerful medium with jingles that can synch into the mental psyche forever. For me, the word “plop,” has always been associated with the Alka-Seltzer commercials dating back to the 1950’s through the late 2000’s. The sound or use the word “plop” triggers instant memories of some of the most iconic jingles…

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  09/09/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Wisdom, Word-play

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Short story

• Reach

  Reach is a movement every human has completed. However, the word reach is used more as a metaphor referring to an object or action in poetry, love letters and everyday speech as I reach for other examples to explain “Reach.” I reached new heights in my achievements since becoming a writer. From birth to death,…

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  08/15/2016

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blog Postings, courage, creative writings, Determination, Poetry, Self reflection, Wisdom, Word-play

  advice, Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Short story

• “Desert, which one?”

  After an argument, I deserted my wife for the solitude and warmth of the desert, where I enjoyed the chocolate cake she made for dessert. When I return home with sunburned arms and face, she stated, I received my just desserts. One word, two different meaning, add an “S,” and it becomes sweet. 🙂 WordPress…

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  07/11/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Critique, Lessons Learned, Reading, Short Story, Wisdom, Word-play

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Short story, Wisdom