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[Write the Story] Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories
I’m getting back to it. There are only 4 more exercises after this one. I am going to finish this project this year! I am going to.
Prompt: Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories
Words: internment, fret, kneel, fasten, drizzle, nursery, abundantly, scarce, discourteous, grant
Story
“…We had to do everything we could to protect the nursery…”
“Flynn, we’ve heard this story a thousand times.” Jane let the last of the wind bottle drizzle into her glass. “Grant me strength.”
Flynn glared at her. “So that’s a reason to be discourteous?”
“Hey, now. We’ve made it abundantly clear that this group is a safe place. If Flynn needs to tell his story more than once, we accept that. Jane, if you need wine to face your demons, we accept that, too.”
Jane drained her glass. “Okay, Sarge, I got it. Sorry, Flynn. I was a jerk.”
“Don’t fret Jane. I know my story is just one in the War Against the Virus. Who knew we’d live to be retired old goats? Where were you?” Flynn seemed sincere.
Jane’s eyes glazed. “Internment Camp Delta. At the end, when medicine was scarce. I saw…things…I don’t like to remember.”
Sarge came to kneel before her. “You have to, Jane. It’s the only way.”
Before Jane could answer, there was a loud bang, a crash, and a high keening sound. Sarge leapt to their feet. “Make sure the windows are fastened. Block the doors. You may have all retired, but the war has come back to our doorsteps. We’re back in the fire now.”
They all scattered to follow orders.
Word Count: 220
Written: 11/3/2021
[Pen/Pencil Review] Sort of… Bic Sugar Skull 4-Color Ballpoint
Happy Dia de los Muertos to those who celebrate. This isn’t a for-real pen review blog. It’s an “I’m not dead yet” pen blog – on an appropriate day for that. Today, as I was sorting through some stuff, I found this – a vintage 4-Color Bic Ballpoint pen in a Sugar Skull pattern that […]
[Life] Update 2: Can I Be Real A Second?
Let down my guard and tell you how I feel a second? Yeah, there’s not going to be any pen or short story blogs until October earliest. It’s not a good time or place right now. Loki is declining. He’s in pain and having difficulty walking. He can’t put weight on his right, front paw. […]
[Life] I’m Struggling
As you may have noticed, things have been quiet around here. That’s because I’m struggling. Yes, I realize that everything I’m about to mention is a First World Problem. Yes, I realize that many people have it way worse than me. Guess what? My struggles are mine, and I’m not competing with anyone else. My […]
[Write the Story] The Closing Arguments of a Big Case
Prompt: The Closing Arguments of a Big Case Words: courtroom, wheelhouse, catapult, emit, clamp, peanut, ticket, vapor, thimble, decree Story “Closing arguments will begin immediately after lunch. One p.m. Everyone be ready. There will be no delays.” The judge’s decree echoed over and over in my mind as I hovered near my boss, the ADA […]
[Write the Story] Nerds in a Heated Argument
Prompt: Nerds in a Heated Argument Words: tesseract, synthesis, padawan, icebreaker, chomp, decipher, utility, keepsake, slush, croak Story “Here.” Buzz put a blue raspberry slush down in front of Tao. “Don’t want your sugar levels tanking. We have a long night ahead.” “I can’t believe I’m even here.” Tao’s voice was little more than a […]
[Write the Story] Scientists are Never Off Duty
Prompt: Scientists are Never Off Duty Words: fossil, reactor, sage, hell, gluten, devour, fig, landmine, babble, New Year Story “Are you sure this is gluten free?” Elena gestured with her fork. “Because if it’s not, my gut will turn into a landmine in just a few hours.” The waiter balked a bit before putting down […]
[Personal] Updating Status
So yeah, it does seem like I have dropped off the face of the blog. And I did. I’m six weeks out of shoulder surgery and in well into physical therapy. It still aches. PT is not fun but necessary. I’ll be weak on the right arm for a while. I call the arthroscopic scars […]
[Write the Story] A Second Chance
Prompt: A Second Chance Words: probation, turbine, pentagon, renew, flirt, mindful, dragonfly, lukewarm, hoot, club Story “Yeah, I’m not doing that.” Sharon crossed her arms and dug in her heels. “I’m about to get my security clearance renewed.” “I’m just asking you to flirt a little.” Raymond’s argument was lukewarm at best. “No. I am […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot Dr. Grip Neon Gel 0.7mm
I’ve let most people know that in a couple of weeks I’m having shoulder surgery. I have the opportunity to be left-handed for a few weeks. And there’s always been part of me that has wanted to be ambidextrous. So I’ve been practicing my left-handed handwriting. It’s not awful, but it’s definitely not confident or […]