Category Archives: Short story

What happened when I went off my meds

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Anna

Remember the day when the meds prices skyrocketed? I called Walgreens for a refill and was shocked to hear the price of a tube of psoriasis ointment, as far as I remember it was well over $100. At the time … Continue reading →

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What motivates me to write

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Anna

First off, I only blog when I am in the mood to write. Unfortunately this doesn’t happen on a daily basis but I found a way around it. What I do is to write 2-3 posts and schedule them to … Continue reading →

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A new car?

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Anna

No, I don’t own a brand new car; I simply can’t afford it. Someone however begs to disagree. I am talking about Mary1 that I blogged about another day. I am driving her around in my Volkswagen New Beetle circa 2002, snap … Continue reading →

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So you want to buy a bedcover

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Anna

Quilt or comforter or any bedcover for this matter. I will discuss mostly the former as this hits close to home. Bedcover shopping can get complicated and confusing. Ever noticed how it looks in the picture and how yours turned … Continue reading →

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A is for assertive or a quilt story sequel

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Anna

Back to my quilt. As I blogged a couple days ago, it arrived without any shams. It’s a full/queen size so I needless to say, I was disappointed. As I was unable to contact Macy customer service on the site due to … Continue reading →

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Uplifting my mood

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Anna

As I promised about a week ago, I am starting a series of my own prompts. The first one will be a short story about moods uplifting. Not that I wasn’t writing short stories before, but this one starts a new … Continue reading →

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The Daily Prompt is gone, now what?

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Anna

In view of the recent changes on WordPress when the Daily Prompts vanished into eternity, I have decided to start my own prompts. On the spur of the moment, I will write and publish my short stories. Not sure that … Continue reading →

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The Daily Post prompt: Slowly

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Anna

This trip was planned well in advance. Trip aboard a train! Seeing the world as it passes by the window, meeting new people, the complete strangers who at this point in time are unaware of her existence. Trying new food … Continue reading →

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The Daily Post prompt: Depth. An old wishing well

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Anna

Out in the country, on the outskirts of town, a wishing well sits. It looks just like an ordinary well, an old stone creation with a bucket driven by a rotating handle. Make a wish, drop a coin into the … Continue reading →