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Bad Prompts... that tickle me
Mar. 22nd, 2021 10:57 pmHer eyes were like two brown circles, with big black dots in the center.
The lamp just sat there, like an inanimate object.
Not written by high school students, they are excerpts from the Bulwer-Lytton literary competition, which asks for this style of writing. The full essays can be quite funny and are worth looking up. Why you would describe them as something else I cannot explain.
The lamp just sat there, like an inanimate object.
Not written by high school students, they are excerpts from the Bulwer-Lytton literary competition, which asks for this style of writing. The full essays can be quite funny and are worth looking up. Why you would describe them as something else I cannot explain.
https://thinkwritten.com/365-creative-writing-prompts/
Closed Doors: What’s behind the door? Why is it closed?
Dream-catcher:
The Found Poem/Spell:
Smoke, Fog, and Haze: Write about not being able to see ahead of you.
Closed Doors: What’s behind the door? Why is it closed?
Shadow: Imagine you are someone’s shadow for a day.
Shopping: Write about your shopping wishlist and how you like to spend money.
Frame It: Write a poem or some phrases that would make for good wall art in your home. How about a spell/ framed and discovered
Puzzle: Write about putting together the pieces of puzzles.
Light Switch: Write about coming out of the dark and seeing the light.
Write about a time when “the stars aligned” in your horoscope.
Write about a time when “the stars aligned” in your horoscope.
Just Say No: the power you felt when you told someone no.
Dear Diary: a diary entry you’ve read or imagined.
Alarm Clock:
Photograph: journal entry influenced by a photograph from online or in a magazine.
A time when you got stuck in between two parties fighting with each other.
Spice: flavors and tastes or a favorite spice
Recipe: Write about a recipe for something abstract, such as a feeling.
Interview: Write a list of questions for someone you would like to interview
Ode to a stranger seen on the street
Closed Doors: What’s behind the door? Why is it closed?
Dream-catcher:
The Found Poem/Spell:
Smoke, Fog, and Haze: Write about not being able to see ahead of you.
Closed Doors: What’s behind the door? Why is it closed?
Shadow: Imagine you are someone’s shadow for a day.
Shopping: Write about your shopping wishlist and how you like to spend money.
Frame It: Write a poem or some phrases that would make for good wall art in your home. How about a spell/ framed and discovered
Puzzle: Write about putting together the pieces of puzzles.
Light Switch: Write about coming out of the dark and seeing the light.
Write about a time when “the stars aligned” in your horoscope.
Write about a time when “the stars aligned” in your horoscope.
Just Say No: the power you felt when you told someone no.
Dear Diary: a diary entry you’ve read or imagined.
Alarm Clock:
Photograph: journal entry influenced by a photograph from online or in a magazine.
A time when you got stuck in between two parties fighting with each other.
Spice: flavors and tastes or a favorite spice
Recipe: Write about a recipe for something abstract, such as a feeling.
Interview: Write a list of questions for someone you would like to interview
Ode to a stranger seen on the street
Da Vinci's staircase and more
Feb. 13th, 2018 10:52 am
A spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci in the year 1516.
https://www.feelguide.com/2016/09/22/leonardo-da-vincis-french-castle-dna-staircase-the-secret-tunnel-to-the-chateau-where-he-died/
double helix “DNA” staircase.
Leonardo da Vinci’s double helix “DNA Staircase” inside the Château de Chambord.
Same staircase at ground level. Look at the coffered ceilings.
The secret tunnel connecting Leonardo da Vinci’s Château du Clos Lucé residence and the Château d’Amboise.
Leonardo da Vinci’s bedroom home where he died in the Château du Clos Lucé.
Okay, am I the only one who objects to Christmas Red bed curtains and ocher tiles on the floor?
Château de Chambord
And the privy droppings into the river.
Finding the Beauty in Nordic Ruins
Feb. 9th, 2018 01:08 pmhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/abandoned-nordic-ruins-winter?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=935fb5e219-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f36db9c480-935fb5e219-63124913&ct=t()&mc_cid=935fb5e219&mc_eid=dbc2f66964
A railway tunnel, Finland. ALL PHOTOS: ABANDONED NORDIC
An abandoned Manor House in Estonia.
A radio station, Estonia.
The Afterlives of Lighthouses
The Old Harbor Light in Savannah, Georgia, was first erected in 1858 before being moved to Emmett Park in 2001. JAMES HILL/ COURTESY RIZZOLI BOOKS
A railway tunnel, Finland. ALL PHOTOS: ABANDONED NORDIC
An abandoned Manor House in Estonia.
A radio station, Estonia.
The Afterlives of Lighthouses
The Old Harbor Light in Savannah, Georgia, was first erected in 1858 before being moved to Emmett Park in 2001. JAMES HILL/ COURTESY RIZZOLI BOOKS
Lots of photos of Pets after vet visits
Jan. 8th, 2018 02:15 pmSome of these are perfect for 'that look' from the other person in an argument.
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-animal-expressions-after-vet/?page_numb=1&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liquidsocial&utm_content=pZnq
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-animal-expressions-after-vet/?page_numb=1&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liquidsocial&utm_content=pZnq
The Door - part 3
Jun. 15th, 2017 05:53 pm
Title: The Door Part 3
Part 2
Author: charisstoma
Word count: 511
“Busy day,” Victor expressed his opinion. “Great food, as usual little brother.”
Gavin finished wiping down the cooktop and blew out a breath. “I might need to take on more staff. A person needs some balance in his life and free time.”
“Free time,” Victor snorted. “With his legs open and around you. I don’t think you want to be free.”
Gavin gave a slow wide smile, “Oh, yeah.”
“When are you planning to make an honest mate of him?”
“Soon. I hope. Got to get him through the wedding planning.” He laughed, “Might have to run away to Scotland and Gretna Green.”
“Oooooooh,” Victor drew out in fake dismay. “That’ll go over well with the family.”
“There’s always the reception after to show him off.”
“You really believe that’ll fly. How are you going to keep your scaredy cat from bolting?”
“He does well with adapting to circumstances. Think it’s the build up of stress that would put him off the idea. He’d want everything to be just so and near kill himself trying to make it perfect. The tension would ruin it for him.”
“Could get the family to do the preparations. Just tell him you want to get married on a certain date, maybe mention Gretna,” Victor shrugged, “which wouldn’t be a lie since you could always do the honeymoon there after you officially bed him here. Then bring him to the finished product. The family would love to get involved.”
“I’ll talk it over with Toby. For now I just want to get home.”
“Can’t wait to get into your pussy?” Victor grinned watching his brother redden.
“Victor… “ Gavin stopped and took a deep breath, “will the family still want to help if they know that Toby’s family is feline were?”
Victor blinked, “Really?”
Gavin nodded.
“Okay. Well at least he’s were too. What kind of feline?”
“Don’t know yet.”
“He’s never changed around you?”
“I haven’t changed in front of him either.”
“O-kay. I know you love him and assume he loves you too, so that needs to change. It’s called trust.”
“Yeah. Kind of why I haven’t pushed the wedding plans. ‘Course he and I could go to Gretna and bond first.”
“Or you could do the conversation, don’t give me that look, first. You and he have already done the naked thing since you’ve had sex of some sort; being in your were form is just another version of that.”
“I’ll talk to him.”
“Either you do or I will change in front of him so he knows what to expect. Maybe I’ll take him to see the preschool while the cubs are in puppy form instead. Be good for him anyway since he might have one.”
“I’LL TALK TO HIM.”
“See you do. I like your Toby. I want the both of you to be happy.”
Victor was unprepared for Gavin to hiss at him. His “Oh, he has been teaching you things,” was met with the more usual growl. “Well, at least whatever kind of feline your Toby is, he hisses.”
Sequel to 'The Door'
Jun. 15th, 2017 03:52 pm
Title: The Door part 2
Part 1
Author: charisstoma
Word count:412
“Okay, it looks even better after dark. The flowers show up better.”
The lights inside went out and the exterior lights illuminated the entrance leaving the stained glass of the windows in a more classic beige and black patterned glass expanse in keeping with the warm cream of the coffered entrance arch.
“Oh Wow. Beautiful.”
Gavin laughed hugging Tobias from the side, “My little traditionalist.”
Tobias returned the hug, not difficult since he was standing with his arm around Gavin. “I think I love you,” he said with uncertainty at the words' reception.
“I know I love you,” was answered.
“Really?”
“Really.”
“Really really?”
Gavin tightened his arm further. “Yes.”
“Oh, good.” Tobias smiled up at Gavin. “’Cause I’ve been worrying. A person doesn’t like to bring things like that up when they don’t know if it’s going to be reciprocated.”
“Silly. You’re easy to love.”
‘Just as easy to fall out of love,” there was the uncertainty again in Tobias’ voice.
“Nope. I have fallen fast but it’s not going to go away. It’s a family tradition. Once in love, always in love and there’s a feeling inside that tells you ‘this is your one’.”
“That sounds kinda werewolf or vampire fantasy story.” Tobias grinned, “You read fantasy stories,” he accused then frowned. “And I haven’t found any in your house. I looked.”
Gavin laughed, “Have you been bored enough to need fantasy stories?”
Tobias blushed, “I don’t think it possible to be bored around you. You’re kind of distracting.”
“It’s my talented tongue,” was answered with assurance.
“Shhhhh,” Tobias glanced around in case there was anyone around them to hear. “Um, that might have something to do with it.”
“Only might?”
“Hush you.”
“Marry me and be my bitch.”
That caused Tobias to blink. “Okay, that…. That was interesting. Yes to the first part and um bitch?”
“Werewolf for designated spouse.”
“You really are a were?!”
“Yes. Does it make a difference?”
“NO. No, no difference. Just um… I’m feline.”
“Then per your family tradition you’d be my queen,” was said with a shrug. Gavin smiled, “Explains why you smell so tantalizing and why you like to play with your food or should I say prey.”
“Shhhhhhh.” If Tobias could blush any hotter he didn’t know how.
Not to be deterred, “And how good your tongue feels.”
“Gavin!”
“Yes my little pussy.”
“Okay we need to take this home before ...” the rest was lost in the kiss.
“Yes, home.”
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That's not a kitten. Potatoes are needed for some arcane spells?
Any port in a storm?
Umm...
Well my tail won't clean itself.
The cat version of, "I've fallen and can't get uppppp, um I mean down."
One of those neighbors.
Go read these *grins* They are 'interesting'
Why some cats are catnip junkies
http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/why-some-cats-are-catnip-junkies/ page 5
Do you ever feel like a crack dealer when your cat sees you getting out the catnip? For about 50% of the cat population, catnip is like happiness in herbal form, while the other half (and kittens) have no response to it whatsoever. What gives?
The gene that makes cats sensitive to catnip is hereditary, and it's an inherited response to a chemical called nepetalactone. The scent bonds to receptors in the cat's nasal passages, which then stimulate the sensory receptors in the brain. If your cat's acting like they're on a complete sensory overload, that's because they absolutely are. And they're loving it. Some cats have a … specific set of responses they exhibit when they're exposed to catnip, and it's akin to a cat in heat. That's because the senses that are being overloaded are the same ones triggered by cat pheromones, so when you give your cat some of the nip? Give them some alone time, too. They deserve it, and expect it.
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Their brains have 90% in common with ours
http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/their-brains-have-90-in-common-with-ours/ Page 6
Read More: http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/their-brains-have-90-in-common-with-ours/?utm_campaign=clip
It's an age-old argument: who's smarter, cats or dogs? (People aren't a choice in the equation, because cats and dogs are both definitely smarter than most people.) It turns out that, on a biological level, cats might have a slight edge on dogs, but we hope you won't tell them that. Dogs will never live it down.
With the wonders of modern science, researchers have been able to measure the number of neurons present in the part of cat and dog brains responsible for things like problem-solving and information processing. Cats have a staggering 300 million neurons, while dogs only have 160 million. Sorry, pups.
While that means that cats are going to be quicker at some things than dogs, what about comparing them to humans? Part of human's processing power comes from the folds that are on the surface of our brains. The more wrinkles there are, the larger the surface area and, in turn, the more processing power the brain has. That's where the 90% number comes in, and it turns out that cat brains are wrinkled like ours, so much so that they're 90% similar. They also have large and complex cerebral structures, which governs decision-making, memory, advance planning, and reasoning skills. Their similar brains mean that there's a lot going on in there, and if they found time and motivation to care, they could outsmart circles around Pupper. So the next time you suspect Kitty is plotting to install himself as the world's next great supervillain, he just might be.
Read More: http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/their-brains-have-90-in-common-with-ours/?utm_campaign=clip
Why some cats are catnip junkies
http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/why-some-cats-are-catnip-junkies/ page 5
Do you ever feel like a crack dealer when your cat sees you getting out the catnip? For about 50% of the cat population, catnip is like happiness in herbal form, while the other half (and kittens) have no response to it whatsoever. What gives?
The gene that makes cats sensitive to catnip is hereditary, and it's an inherited response to a chemical called nepetalactone. The scent bonds to receptors in the cat's nasal passages, which then stimulate the sensory receptors in the brain. If your cat's acting like they're on a complete sensory overload, that's because they absolutely are. And they're loving it. Some cats have a … specific set of responses they exhibit when they're exposed to catnip, and it's akin to a cat in heat. That's because the senses that are being overloaded are the same ones triggered by cat pheromones, so when you give your cat some of the nip? Give them some alone time, too. They deserve it, and expect it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Their brains have 90% in common with ours
http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/their-brains-have-90-in-common-with-ours/ Page 6
Read More: http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/their-brains-have-90-in-common-with-ours/?utm_campaign=clip
It's an age-old argument: who's smarter, cats or dogs? (People aren't a choice in the equation, because cats and dogs are both definitely smarter than most people.) It turns out that, on a biological level, cats might have a slight edge on dogs, but we hope you won't tell them that. Dogs will never live it down.
With the wonders of modern science, researchers have been able to measure the number of neurons present in the part of cat and dog brains responsible for things like problem-solving and information processing. Cats have a staggering 300 million neurons, while dogs only have 160 million. Sorry, pups.
While that means that cats are going to be quicker at some things than dogs, what about comparing them to humans? Part of human's processing power comes from the folds that are on the surface of our brains. The more wrinkles there are, the larger the surface area and, in turn, the more processing power the brain has. That's where the 90% number comes in, and it turns out that cat brains are wrinkled like ours, so much so that they're 90% similar. They also have large and complex cerebral structures, which governs decision-making, memory, advance planning, and reasoning skills. Their similar brains mean that there's a lot going on in there, and if they found time and motivation to care, they could outsmart circles around Pupper. So the next time you suspect Kitty is plotting to install himself as the world's next great supervillain, he just might be.
Read More: http://www.grunge.com/30608/cats-purr-10-feline-facts/s/their-brains-have-90-in-common-with-ours/?utm_campaign=clip
Prompts - scenic
Feb. 10th, 2017 09:38 pm
2012 Annular eclipse over New Mexico (Image: Kevin Baird)
http://gizmodo.com/how-to-watch-the-ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-1785969331
There's supposed to be another this August that will be seen across the U.S.
Lake Michigan 2017 ----David Ison
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212360538193660&set=a.3680921866749.2166797.1386134387&type=3&theater
Craig E Clair Castle
( more photos, link has even more. )
The curious history of the place, the tradition of every endeavor put upon it of failing, and its eventual abandonment have given rise to many legends about the house.
What truth is reasonably certain, however, is that the structure was originally a summer lodge built by Bradford Lee Gilbert in the early 1880’s. The name of Craig-E-Clair is said to have come from Gilbert’s wife, a Scottish native who was reminded of small town by the name of Craig-E-Clare in Scotland.
( more photos, link has even more. )
The curious history of the place, the tradition of every endeavor put upon it of failing, and its eventual abandonment have given rise to many legends about the house.
What truth is reasonably certain, however, is that the structure was originally a summer lodge built by Bradford Lee Gilbert in the early 1880’s. The name of Craig-E-Clair is said to have come from Gilbert’s wife, a Scottish native who was reminded of small town by the name of Craig-E-Clare in Scotland.
