For this weeks Flash! Friday we had to work the theme of Patience into a story about the following prompt: Nuclear Winter Recon. CC photo by Paul Hocksenar. Resolution Traditions are wonderful. There’s something comforting in the routine of a long established tradition. Routine means predictable. I crouch in the shadows above the giant metal doorway, … More Flash Fridays – June 27th
For this weeks Flash! Friday we had to incorporate the theme of Arrogance into a story about the following prompt: “New crowns for old ones!” –Benjamin Disraeli presents Queen Victoria the crown of India. Punch, 1876, by cartoonist John Tenniel. Crowning around The Indian ambassador stared at the figure in front of him, masking his disdain. She … More Flash Fridays – June 20th
For this weeks Flash! Friday we had to incorporate the theme of Friendship into a story about the following prompt: “Rose Biodo, Philadelphia, 10 years old. Working 3 summers, minds baby and carries berries, two pecks at a time.” Photo by Lewis Hine, National Archives public domain. My shadow They tell us not to eat the … More Flash Fridays – June 13th
This weeks Flash! Friday had us incorporating a Fire into a story about the following prompt: Bell Tower of Guadalest, Costa Blanca, Spain. CC photo by Anguskirk. Salvation from above “Father, the fire is dying.” The young boy looked worried, his tiny hands shivering in anticipation. The priest glanced up from his bible, “Throw some kindling on it then boy.” … More Flash Fridays – June 6th
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