Many people’s minds turn to basketball during this time of year. Not mine. I think of Julius Caesar and the dire warning to “beware the Ides of March.” So March is the perfect month for #Otherworldly Words to explore the vocabulary of warnings. Each word in this group foretells something wicked this way coming. While ominous indicates a…
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Otherworldly Words: Ominous
Many people’s minds turn to basketball during this time of year. Not mine. I think of Julius Caesar and the dire warning to “beware the Ides of March.” So March is the perfect month for #Otherworldly Words to explore the vocabulary of warnings. Each word in this group foretells something wicked this way coming. Of the words that…
Otherworldly Words: Idolater
While St. Valentine’s Day has passed, #OtherworldlyWords continues to look at four words that describe the downside of love and attraction. The final word in this month’s theme is idolater. An idolater is one who worships idols or is an “immoderate admirer.” Many of us have worshiped Hollywood Idols from time to time. When this admiration…
Writing Prompt: The Angry Neighbor
Your neighbor shows up at your door and immediately begins screaming at you…for something you didn’t do. How do you handle it? Does it get physical…comical? Will you need a place to hide the body? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email. Image courtesy:…
Mayhem Monday: Trapped for a month
It’s #MayhemMonday, and you have to survive for 30 days! Which would you choose? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
Otherworldly Words: Infatuate
While St. Valentine’s Day has passed, #OtherworldlyWords continues to look at four words that describe the downside of love and attraction. This week’s word is infatuate. No one likes to act a fool, but love sometimes makes us lose our head. Comically, the word is from the Latin root meaning “to gape.” So, being infatuated means to stand…
Writing Prompt: Get Lost!
Your character is driving around lost. Not just a little lost – hopelessly lost. A group of young black men wait for the bus on the corner. A gas station is across a divided highway – hard to reach. Who does s/he ask for directions? Why? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or…
Mayhem Monday: The Swim
It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you need to think quickly! Swimming in the ocean at night, you feel something large scrape along your leg. What do you do? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
Writing Prompt: The Vacuum Salesman
Picture a door-to-door salesman. Here is his opening line: “Hello, sir (or madam). I’m Rick. I’m hoping to have a moment of your time to show you the last vacuum you will ever need to buy.” Who answers the door? Does the salesman get in? Is the salesman legit or is he casing the place?…
Otherworldly Words: Obsess
Ah, amore! It’s February and our minds turn to St. Valentine’s Day and longing gazes and tokens of love. But what about when love crosses the line? #OtherworldlyWords returns with a look at four words that describe the downside of love and attraction. While marketed as a good thing for cologne, obsession can have its…
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