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Half way through December now.

It's time for a topic that I've written quite  Open in new Window.a  Open in new Window.few  Open in new Window. poems about.

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Song Prompt (new): "Timekeeper" Open in new Window.
Lyric Prompt: "Mykonos" Open in new Window.
Looking for a writing challenge to enter this month?

Would you like 5,000 GPs?
OK, how about I throw in a merit badge?
Alright, alright. And a review.

Look no further than:

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Lyric prompt: "Mykonos" Open in new Window.

Song prompt coming soon.

This month's prompt is a particularly easy one to implement, in my opinion.
As usual, deadline is the end of the month!
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I really liked Mykonos... the structure of the lyrics and the message.
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Happy December, all. We've finally made it to the last month of 2024.

I am back home after almost 15 hours of travel with delays, and suddenly quite sick. I won't be going back to work tomorrow.
Guess I'll try to work from home, if I can. I have so much to get done this week.

In spite of this, we have a new prompt up!

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Lyric prompt: "Mykonos" Open in new Window.

And that's about all I can manage...
Hello from New York, where I am spending Thanksgiving with family.
I haven't seen any of my family since last winter.

Reminder that this challenge is still going this Month!

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Song prompt: "I Me Mine" Open in new Window.
Lyric prompt: "Karma Police" Open in new Window.

You have 4 days left to enter!

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To add insult to literal injury, I've been exposed to Covid again in the lab.
The first year student I'm training just tested positive this morning.

Don't worry, I'm in physical therapy twice a week and can (mostly) walk again now. I'll be attempting stairs soon.
Perhaps worry that I'm not in any sort of mental therapy. Or that I still haven't found a job yet.

It would be really nice to hear some good news of any kind right about now.
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https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ should have some uplifting things *Heart*
We have a new prompt up now over at:

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Song prompt: "I Me Mine" Open in new Window. (new)
Lyric prompt: "Karma Police" Open in new Window.

If anyone's been waiting, sorry for the delay in posting this.
Things are not going well and I'm really struggling at the moment.

But, the One-Line Lyric Challenge goes on.

And so do I.
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The ending of your post reminds me of a great song.



I hope things turn around for you soon
Don't forget about:

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Lyric prompt: "Karma Police" Open in new Window.

You have the right to remain writing.

I'd like to apologize to the world on behalf of America for what we have done.

I know that this election doesn't just affect us. This will change the world stage (NATO, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine...).

I am deeply sorry.
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They'll get over it, and so will you.
JJ Robinson II Author Icon - In time with sunshine and hugs but not with anyone telling us to "get over it". It's like telling someone who's being raped to "just enjoy it". That may not be your intention but be careful with words right now. They bruise.
"Just imagine how different the world could be if we all spoke to everyone with respect and kindness." ~ Holly Branson

Just gonna leave that here. Much love to you, Anni. *Heart*
Just came across this song, written by Sara Bareilles and sung by Leslie Odom back in 2016.
Unfortunately, it hits even harder today, 8 years later.



I try not to focus much on politics (on here), but I think this is something everyone should hear.

"No man's ignorance will ever be his virtue."
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Anni Pon Author Icon - I just hope they aren't so fed up that they refuse to vote.
HollisFrances Author Icon - I think people do discuss problems and ideas, but only among their own class. USA was a segregated society when we grew up. It still is. I believe the new term is "siloed". Private schools, gated communities, personal vehicles. Years ago it was clubs and churches, still is. Any effort to break down barriers is resisted. MLK was working on that. I remember April 4th, 1968 quite well.
Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon - People are fearful, and what they fear they hate. Overall and in general, it isn't others who harm us as much as it is our own cowardice which makes us fear/hate everyone who isn't like us.

"Siloed" is a very good descriptor for me, as 'corny' as I am. I'm the only grain in this silo. I stay in here so as not to become a grain in anyone else's shoe. That's possibly my greatest contribution to this life --- that and my enthusiasm for learning and voting.
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As promised, we have a new prompt up for November:

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Lyric prompt: "Karma Police" Open in new Window.

A big thank you to those who entered the challenge last month!

Reminder that this challenge accepts poetry AND prose. If you happen to be doing NaNo this year, feel free to submit a snippet of your novel as an entry. Just make sure it fits the prompt and, ideally, can stand on its own without the rest of the novel.
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Well, would you look at the time.
It's almost November o'clock (NaNo'clock, for some).

You have one more day to enter:

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Lyric prompt: "Undun" Open in new Window.
Song prompt: "Do You Believe" Open in new Window.

Yes, I will be posting prompts in November, although I'm not sure how many people will enter with NaNo going on.

However, things are crazy at work and on the job search-- just landed my first interview (out of 3) at my top choice next week!
So don't expect anything else from me in November.



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Hurray good luck! And one day to enter yet I'm busy with Halloween preparation.
This is an official notice.

You have one week left to enter:

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Lyric prompt: "Undun" Open in new Window.
Song prompt: "Do You Believe" Open in new Window.

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And now back to your regularly scheduled Newsfeed.
Something's coming...

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


It looks like a full scale invasion.
And things are really starting to unravel...

Song prompt: "Do You Believe" Open in new Window.

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Welp. Paper was rejected, again.
Without even being sent to review.

("Note: I may not have been writing on WdC, but I sure ha...")

I've been applying for jobs for two solid months now, and haven't heard anything back from a single one of them.
My current contract is up in February.

So things are going well, I'd say.
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Schnujo's NOT Doing NaNoWriMo Author Icon - Thanks for the tips; I didn't know GoodWill did resume reviews and career services. That's good to know. I've already had several people look over my CV, cover letter, professional website, GitHub, etc. I don't really think the issue is my application material, it's that the jobs I'm applying for are a bit outside of my wheelhouse. Some more than others. I'm making a pretty major career transition, and it's not an easy thing to do since all of my skills and experience are very much academic. And the job market in general is really rough right now. I've heard several people say they're applying for 100s of positions and only hearing back from a very small percentage. So I think it's just a matter of numbers... and time, which I do not have.
Oh, yeah, applying for jobs outside your wheelhouse can be a challenge, for sure!

Maybe look at head hunters? And the employment office? And try networking. I forget the percentage, but allegedly most people end up getting a job through connections.
Keep it moving out there, it and you will find your place.
Once upon a Sunday dreary, while I scrolled here, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious post of forgotten bore—
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my newsfeed door.



Quoth the Raven:
"Have you submitted your entry for "The One-Line Lyric Challenge" Open in new Window. this month?"

Obey the Raven.

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The One-Line Lyric Challenge Open in new Window. [13+]
A musically-inspired challenge with writing prompts posted twice a month. Prizes included!
by Anni Pon Author Icon


Lyric Prompt: "Undun" Open in new Window.

Happy writing!
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Poe riffs are guaranteed to get a "like" from me if I see them. Also, here's a related trinket if you don't already have it.

I LOVE YOUR HALLOWEEN HANDLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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