Pick-a-Prompt #6
All Aboard the Meme Express – Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Today, the Meme Express offers you a choice: Pick-a-Prompt:
Scroll down the right-hand sidebar, and select any previous Meme Express writing prompt from the blog archives. Or look through the Pick-a-Prompt labels list for a topic that interests you. Publish your blog post, and return here with a comment and link, so other Meme Express participants can find and read your post.
Post your poem, story, song, photo or other entry on your blog. (Be sure to include a link to the Meme Express. Grab our train graphic from the sidebar for your link, if you want.)
Then come back here, and post a comment with a link to your own entry.
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Feel free to bookmark it for future reference!
Of course, if this prompt seems to stump you, you are free to peruse the archives of the Meme Express and publish a blog post on an earlier prompt.
Leaving Leaves
ReplyDeleteA Limericked Glow on Letting Go - Just as the tumbling autumn leaves entrust themselves to the wind, falling softly to the ground, so may we find comfort and solace sometimes in simply letting go. Perhaps something better awaits those who will.
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Warning Signs and Traveling Whines
ReplyDeleteLoading up and heading for a horse show, we experienced a rather sudden change of plans. Sometimes, however, a detour can be just what we need - to put us back on the proper track.
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History's Gates
ReplyDeleteA Glance Poetic to Prove Prophetic - Behind the gates of history awaits eternal mystery, for all we see betrays what's real and contradicts what we'd conceal.
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A Lighter Load
ReplyDeleteWhen Falling May Mean Rising - On the high seas of life, when may striving prevent us from arriving? How might trusting be stronger than simply trying?
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Chaparral Chic for Country and City Folk
ReplyDeleteWestern-style fashions appeal to the most stylish of women, particularly on the weekends. How can you create your own cowgirl look?
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Teens: How to Tell Your Parents You Crashed the Family Car
ReplyDeleteAs a teen and a fairly new driver, how can you possibly tell your parents that you crashed the family car? Here are ten tips for teens, to help you talk with your parents about your automobile accident in their car.
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The Mean Bean - a Rhyming Spurt to Stay Alert
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with having more caffeine? I read this in a magazine. Headaches, nerves and lack of sleep; One cup, and you can get in deep.
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Kids Who Kid - a Rhyme to Sully Those Who Bully
ReplyDeleteBefore a child knows A-B-Cs, He certainly has learned to tease. He'll jab and jeer and joke and jest; He has to prove that he's the best.
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Party Planning: Mixed-Up Meal
ReplyDeleteThe holiday season is filled with parties! Grab your guest list, and let's go! Here's a whimsical plan for entertaining. This party is guaranteed to keep people on their toes and encourage animated conversation!
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Online Networking: Private or Public?
ReplyDeleteMyspace, Facebook, Yuwie, YouTube, and similar sites are open to public viewing. Anyone who wishes to set up an account (usually for free) can quickly access millions of individual profile pages. Is your employer online? How about your prospective employer?
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The Finest Friends: How Do You Rate?
ReplyDeleteWhat makes a true friend? Here are a dozen traits, coupled with insightful quotations on the values of friendship. See how you rate!
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Wager Wisely - How to Bet on the Horses
ReplyDeleteRacetrack betting can seem complicated. What is pari-mutuel betting? What is a perfecta, quinella or superfecta? Is a daily double something to drink? Here are simple explanations to help you wager like a seasoned enthusiast.
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Improving Your Writing Skills
ReplyDeletePrecision counts in publishing. Creative, concise writing is key. Careful proofreading is paramount. How can you build your vocabulary, sharpen your spelling and perfect your proofreading? Here's help from an editor/teacher.
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Freelancing for Life: Writing, Editing and Earning
ReplyDeleteCan a freelance writer or editor make a decent living? Yes, it is possible! Here are several professional lessons I have learned, either simply or the hard way. How do you find clients, organize your time, and more?
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Living Large as a Petite Lady
ReplyDeleteTips for selecting contemporary fashions that flatter the petite feminine form.
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Cybershopping with Confidence
ReplyDeleteFearing identity theft and fraud, many people worry about internet shopping. They are afraid to zip their credit card numbers off into cyberspace. However, ordering online can be quite secure, if you follow appropriate steps.
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Thrifty Shoppers - What's the Difference Between a Resale Store and a Consignment Shop?
ReplyDeleteEveryone loves a bargain! Even celebrities are flocking to consignment and thrift shops for vintage values. How can you tell if a consignment shop or resale store are for you?
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Vying for Vacuums
ReplyDeleteMy cleaning craze has hit new levels. At this moment, I have a family of eight vacuums in my home, and I have named them all. Let me introduce you. Maybe I can help you to pick what sort of vacuum to buy.
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November 18: Today's Notable Birthdays
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday: Imogene Coca, Linda Evans, Asa Gray, Johnny Mercer, Sojourner Truth, Owen Wilson and others. Is November 18th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
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