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Day to Day happenings in my life

by Sumojo

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #2186156

The simplicity of my day to day.

This is where I write my thoughts, feelings and my daily trials, tribulations and happy things

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Joy

about 5 hours ago
In response to "Prompts"

Agreed, also.
Yes, WdC contests do need more serious thinking and planning, and they are priceless for writers to test their own craft. And like you, I bet most of us will need time to come up with a good story or a writing of any sort.

Jeff

about 18 hours ago
In response to "Prompts"

I definitely agree that it's easier to write to a prompt than a blank page/screen!

1 Like

Joy

Jul 11, 2025 at 11:26am
In response to "Abseiling "

Hats off to you!
I've done lots of things for my kids, but I'd never dare do what you did. You were soooo brave!

1 Like

Sum1

Jul 10, 2025 at 11:11am
In response to "Sharing"

I agree 100% with everything you said. Sadly though, we live in a pretty small house, there's no room for my children to join us, nor are their houses large enough for us. I think living as a large family is nice, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. My only concern (here in the states) is that the daughter I might live with would get tired of cooking for a group. Yes, we could cook, at times. She has a problem being on her feet for extended periods of time, I can be on my feet, but my sciatica nerve pain tends to 'act up'. It would be a challenge, that's for sure. A challenge, but not impossible.

Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Jul 8, 2025 at 12:13am
In response to "Books"

WDC counts as reading.

I agree with you about Picoult being very formulaic. I have about 12 of her books and I too stopped reading her work because they felt the same despite the story or setting.

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WW is 18࿚A WDC adult!

Jul 2, 2025 at 11:52am
In response to "Peace of Mind"

You're welcome! It's been great spending time with you in June.

Sumojo

Jul 1, 2025 at 12:37am
In response to "Peace of Mind"

WW is 18࿚A WDC adult!

and StephBee

Thank you both for running the contest. I’ve enjoyed the challenge.
Sue

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WW is 18࿚A WDC adult!

Jun 30, 2025 at 5:06pm
In response to "Cursive Handwriting "

I believe he skill of spelling is lacking as well. As you say, they have auto spell-check so they don't have to think about it.

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WW is 18࿚A WDC adult!

Jun 30, 2025 at 5:03pm
In response to "Peace of Mind"

Worry free time ...what a concept. I like how you and your husband, dropped out of the constant interruptions life affords us. No phone, just each day the way you want to live it.

Yes, peace of mind. It's a blessing, indeed. After 40 years of running a business, that must have been so foreign to you to let go of the "noise."

Rapid communication devices such as mobile phones of today follow us everywhere. I doubt they are as easy to give up in these days.

Thank you for blogging with us this June.

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StephBee

Jun 30, 2025 at 3:20pm
In response to "Peace of Mind"

In a big scheme of things, "peace of mind" can be anything you want it to be. That said, for me, I think you've touched on something important - there's an equilibrium involved - a balance. I'm not too worried about the world, because I'm a peace with myself. What makes me at peace with myself? I'm a good person. I do the right thing. I'm not trying to get over. I'm happy with my work product and I work hard when I'm at work. I do my utmost to show respect to others. And I do my best to be thankful and grateful for the things I have. All this combined, for me, gives me peace of mind.

Anyhoo.. It's been a quick month and I want to thank you for blogging with the Bard's Hall.

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July 12, 2025 at 11:32pm

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Prompts

Prompt: Writing Prompts

Is it easier for you to answer a writing prompt than come up with something on your own? And do you think writing prompts are helpful to you, and if you do, which kinds of writing prompts do you look for?

Yes, it's easier to write to a prompt than without. I like prompts which make me think about what my opinions are on a subject. I also like those which make me think originally, something like a quote for a short story or a character prompt. "What a Character," for instance.
The thing with me though, for the WdC official writing contests for example, is I enjoy having time to think for a week or two before I begin to write.
At my local writing group if there's time after everyone who has writing to share has finished, we do a writing exercise. Some of the group are in their element and write beautiful, descriptive and original pieces without any trouble it seems, whilst I struggle to think of anything worthwhile. That's because I need time. We are all different I suppose in the way we approach our writing.

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