Where does all the time go?

Published on December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell1 Comment

DAILY PROMPT To Be Resolved

We’re entering the final days of 2014 —

how did you do on your New Year’s resolutions these past 11.75 months?

Is there any leftover item to be carried over to 2015?

Time and Memory Slips Away

Oh my! Sometimes I’ve trouble remembering what I promised to do last week much less eleven months ago. Pushing back the cobwebs I seem to remember wanting to:

Lose weight, I gained weight,
Submit more stories than the previous year, I submitted less,
Read more, oh crap where did the year go…
Blog more, oops
Spend more time with friends and family, everybody is so damn busy – me included
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Hey, I just remembered something!

I didn’t write any of these down so they don’t count.

Whew, what a relief!

Okay, starting over, this year I resolve to:

Never mind, don’t think I’ll write down my thoughts for 2015 either.

Happy Holidays y’all.

Flash Fun-Trust Me

Published on October 28, 2014April 16, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

This week is the week for scary fun.

Trust Me

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

“Yeah,” he said, looking for a place to pull off the road. The gravel crunched under the car as they eased along a country road. He parked, and the engine sputtered falling silent.

“Sure no one can see us?” She shifted nervously looking out the window.

“I’m sure,” he smiled, glancing up at the moon, “unless a werewolf shows up, I think you’ll be fine.”

Before she could protest, he pressed his lips to hers. She melted against the pressure of his tight embrace. Her eyes grew wide when she felt the sharp prick against her neck.

She pulled away, “you said I’d be safe.”

“I’m not a werewolf.” He shrugged as blood dripped from his smiling lips.

Originally posted in May 2012 in response to a photo prompt challenge.

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Two Sentence Horror Story

Ten Quote Tuesday

Halloween prompt What’s your story?

Write Now

Autumn Walk

Published on October 27, 2014April 16, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell4 Comments

I tugged on his leash, pulling Harry closer. Life-like art enhanced the beauty of the park. A couple pushing a stroller, children playing ball, and a sweet older couple, walking hand-in-hand, all frozen in time. Each turn revealed another stunning piece.

A cold wind blew and dark clouds blocked the sun. An odd figure, different from the other statues of happy families stood off the main path. Harry whimpered as I ventured closer. The small placard failed to give the name of the author or donor. I read the three words aloud.

“Time to go.”

Harry barked, tugging on his leash I backed away.

DSCF3964 Week#8

I hope you enjoyed my contribution to Julia’s Place

100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#153

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This is the week for spooky fun.

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Ghosts, goblins and witches, oh my!

A Writer

Published on October 1, 2014 by Jean M. Cogdell3 Comments

I’M A WRITER

Yes, I talk to myself.

Each day I start with a pep talk, reminding myself that I am a writer, not an aspiring (wannabe) writer, but a writer. SOURCE

However, truth be told, on certain days my conviction falters especially (popped up without warning-cliche followed by damn adverb) after receiving a rejection.

That’s when the muttering start, when my confidence wavers; so, I repeat my mantra over and over until the stain of negativity fades.

Good, bad, win or lose I keep writing because I am a writer.