WWBH BlogHop Photo Prompt – Wednesday March 27, 2013

Sorry guys, I'm a day late on this (and totally blew off last weeks - though not intentionally).

This week we got Leanne from Writing and Ruminations taking the WWBH wheel by storm....

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Raise your hand if you are on Spring Break. *raises hand*  Although I'd contend "break" is a loose term and is certainly relative depending on who you are and if you have children. :)

Regardless, I hope you're enjoying the transition into a new season that promises renewal, growth, and hopefully *fingers crossed* warmer weather! Let's celebrate with a fresh Writer Wednesday Blog Hop photo, shall we?

Here are the fantastic stories written from last week's photo. Be sure to read through them and offer some comment love on their creations. :)

<a href="http://thegraveyardofmymind.com/2013/03/20/the-huge-stone-saga-part-4-father/">The Huge Stone Saga--Part 4, Father</a> by Christopher Shawbell

<a href="http://quinnk-newbie.blogspot.com/2013/03/synergy.html">Synergy</a> by Quinn Nielsen

<a href="http://leannesype.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/cant-hide-forever-blog-hop-story/">Can't Hide Forever</a> by Leanne Sype

<a href="http://scottywattydoodlealltheday.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-span-of-sorrowa-short-story.html">A Span of Sorrow</a> by Scott Taylor

<a href="http://chasingrevery.blogspot.com/2013/03/snapshot-reveal-cool-by-river.html">Cool by the River</a> by CK Sorensen

A reminder and rundown of the blog hop rules:

<div>1) Use the photo and the 5 words provided in your story</div>

<div>2) Keep your word count 500 words or less.</div>

<div>3) You have until <a id="_GPLITA_0" title="Click to Continue &gt; by Supreme Savings" href="http://chasingrevery.blogspot.com/2013/03/snapshot-prompt_20.html?showComment=1363817365724#">next</a> Tuesday to link up your post.</div>

<div>4) Link up with your blog hostess (<a href="http://theworldofmyimagination.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nicole</a>, <a href="http://chasingrevery.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carrie</a>, <a href="http://jottingsandwritings.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tena</a> or <a href="http://leannesype.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Leanne</a>) when you’re done via the inLinkz linky below.</div>

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<div>Okay... this week's photo and words are:</div>

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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>repertoire</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>restaurant</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>blade</strong></div>

<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>trifle</strong></div>

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<div style="text-align: left;">Isn't this a rad photograph? Have fun, my friends!</div>

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Random Topic Writing Challenge - Emergency Vehicles

After a bit (ummmm did I say bit?? --  What an understatement.  Seems like I've been gone from the Blogging World forever) of a break.  I'm finally at a point where I'm settled into my new home enough to get back into (or try to get back into doing more blogging. I've got just under an hour before I go to meet my son (first day at new school)..... and I still need to figure out something for lunch.... But I've got time (hopefully) for a quick Random Topic Writing Challenge  So let's see what' today's word is.....


Fort Worth Fire Department (picture taken by me).    

 .....  "Emergency Vehicles"......  Timer on......Go.....        

 So what goes through your mind when you hear sirens blaring behind you?   Do you "look" to see where they might be coming from?  Pay attention to whether or not there nearby (maybe even behind you, or about to cross in front of you)?  Did you know that the most dangerous position for an Emergency Vehicle is position #2.  Yep the second vehicle in the line....  When people hear the sirens (assuming they're paying attention),  They'll look for the first EV  and when that one goes by they assume that it's safe to continue on without stopping to think that their could very well be others coming right behind it....  They pull into traffic and BAM!!!  (sometimes even literally).  So here's a word of warning....  Whenever you see an EV going by (either past you or in crossing in front of you) - Don't just pull out into traffic after the first one goes by, take a minurte and make sure they're isn't another coming along right behind. Drive Safe everyone and watch out for the Emergency Vehicles...  The call they're heading to might one day be for you.

Blog Hop Photo Prompt Reveal – No use for society

Gloria made her way carefully down the mountain using an old path  that most people didn't even know was there.   It had long since been over grown with weeds,  rose bushes and blackberry vines lined the sides making it hard to see.   Reaching a clearing, she saw a rickety old house on the river  2 old houseboats sat next to it in just as derelict a condition as the house.

"James" she called loudly  then waited....  "JAMES"  she called again when there was no response.  Gloria new that the old man was slightly hard of hearing and, also, new that he didn't like being taken by surprise and didn't take kindly to unexpected guests.  But he seemed to enjoy her company.  Of ten times they would sit and talk for hours about all sorts of things including things about the Lord.  There didn't seem to be anything that James didn't know about the Lord and about the bible.

Many people saw James as a decrepit  old man with little use to society....  Most people didn't even seem to care if he lived or died,  but Gloria knew differently.  Gloria knew  that underneath the withered old body  and a mind that was starting to slow with age there  a man who was quick witted  and a wealth of information.  James had a way of sharing information and telling stories that would make people laugh  (if they'd only take the time to listen). James held several degrees (including Theology, Psychology, and Education).   And had once  been the assistant pastor at a small church before his wife died  of cancer.   He had been so distraught over his wife's death that he began to binge, often times drinking himself into a stupor....  He had been at his lowest point in life, rock bottom,  with no where to go when a stranger had given a chance.   James had continued to work odd jobs scrimping and saving till he was finally able to buy the tiny piece of land  that he now lived on.  The two houseboats, that sat by the house, had once been in prime condition and he would often rent them out to vacationers.   It didn't bring in a lot of money, but it did pay the bills and put food on the table.  But the effects of years of drinking had paid their toll on James and as his health declined, unable to put forth the physical effort of upkeep, so too did the houseboats and house.

Gloria wanted to find a way to help James, but he was a proud man  and she knew he wouldn't take kindly to charity or hand-outs "Honest work for honest pay." He often said.  He wouldn't accept anything but that he earned it.  She had come up with an idea the night before.    The small community was in need of a tutor  to help some of the kids that were floundering....  Perhaps James would be interested in helping those youngsters to learn and grow.

(yeah - I know, I went over the 500 words)

This week’s words are:

laugh

saw

lord

degree

binge

WWBH BlogHop Photo Prompt – Wednesday March 13, 2013

Hey guys I’m back… and just in time for this weeks Writer Wednesday Blog Hop – My first in my new home in Tucson, Arizona (I promise I’ll get around to writing a blog or two on all of that – some time). Carrie (Chasing Revery) is kicking us off this week with the 5 [...]



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Hey guys I'm back... and just in time for this weeks Writer Wednesday Blog Hop - My first in my new home in Tucson, Arizona (I promise I'll get around to writing a blog or two on all of that - some time).

Carrie (Chasing Revery) is kicking us off this week with the 5 words/ 1 photo and the monthly blog ad winner.

Here's Carrie:

A winner, a winner, Randy Lindsay is our winner!

Congratulations!! We'll get to see your lovely face here as well as on the other blog hostess's sites.

Now, for last week's incredible stories:

A Back-Street Affair by Tony Roberts
Gut Instinct by Scott Taylor
Obedience and Opportunity by Jenna
Home at Last by Anne
Abduction from Huge Stone by Chris Shawbell
Backstage Spotlight by Carrie K Sorensen

They were so much more diverse than I expected from the photo prompt, weren't they?

And now we can move on to this week's prompt!

Here are the rules -

1) Use the photo and the 5 words provided in your story
2) Keep your word count 500 words or less.
3) You have until next Tuesday to link up your post.
4) Link up with your blog hostess (Nicole, Carrie, Tena or Leanne) when you’re done via the inLinkz linky below.
5) Have fun, don’t stress, let those creative juices flow.

This week's photo:

This week's words -

laugh

saw

lord

degree

binge

So, grab a button, write your story, and link it up at the bottom of this post!

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