Journaling...Temper

Today's One-Minute Writer prompt is:  Temper--When you "lose your temper" where is the best place to find it?

When I really lose my temper, it's usually because something has really been building.  Then I often find myself crying tears of frustration, which ultimately end up working as a calming effect and the anger abates.

Two days left to vote...please help a girl out!

Many of you know that I entered a flash fiction story contest a couple of weeks ago over at Devin O'Branagan's writing forum.  Well, it's coming to a close and I'm making a last ditch effort to get people over there to vote.  Because of the rules, I can't reveal to you which story is mine.  However, I can hope against hope that mine will be your favorite.  So, if you haven't already, please head over (HERE) and vote for your fave.  Last day to vote is Thursday, June 30.  I really appreciate it and to show you how much, I baked you these virtual cupcakes! Thank you. ;O)

This was also posted over at my book blog, The True Book Addict.

Journaling...Move

Today's One-Minute Writer prompt is:  Move--Write about a recent move you've made.

I'm not sure if you want to get me started on my recent move.  Ugh! Several months ago, we lost our house.  So we had to move from a three bedroom house with two common rooms to a two bedroom apartment with one common room.  On top of having tons of stuff in closets, the attic, etc.--our main problem was my books.  Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I own 3000+ books and they all. had. to. be. moved.  My husband didn't complain...much.  ;O)

Journaling...Fall

Today's One-Minute Writer prompt is:  Fall--Write about a time you fell.


I had a bad fall about four years ago.  We were moving my Grandmother to Nashville to live with Mom.  Mom and I were carrying the mattress down the steps to load into the Uhaul.  Well, I missed the bottom step.  I went careening back and tried to keep myself from hitting my head on the trailer hitch.  I succeeded, but I hit my, um...derriere...full on against the bumper.  It was very painful and the right side of my tush was so severely bruised, it was black.  It took over a month to heal.  I consider myself lucky though.  If I would have hit my head on that trailer hitch, I could have ended up dead.

Journaling...Six Word Saturday

On The One-Minute Writer today it's Six Word Saturday.  Here's what C. Beth says about it:  Six Word Saturdays is a weekly series over at Call Me Cate's funny blog, Show My Face. We do Six Word Saturdays monthly(ish) at The One-Minute Writer, but feel free to participate on your own every week--click the button below for more info! Have fun!

My destiny awaits.  Every moment counts!

Journaling...Friday Fiction: Watch

Today is Friday Fiction at The One-Minute Writer.  The prompt is Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Watch."  From C. Beth...Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I open up the One-Minute Writing of the Day contest to entries of various lengths.


Richard had worked on the night watch in the Tower for years.  He patrolled the required areas silently.  He didn't like working in the Tower.  Too many souls had passed through its doors to the scaffold.  It was a dismal place.  As he was passing the quarters which housed the prisoners of high status, he heard a woman's voice.  He looked through the small window in the door and saw a slight, pretty woman on her knees, praying fervently.  She had a courageous air about her and there was a strange heavenly light surrounding her head.  He was astounded by the apparent strength emanating from her...she who was destined for the executioner's sword on the morrow.  He hung his head, his spirit much afflicted, and continued down the corridor.

Journaling...Want ads

Today's One-Minute Writer prompt is:  Want ads--Write a blurb that you could post in the want ads.


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