brought to you by Christine Wichman for Blogophilia Ecrits Blogophilia Week 5.15 – What to do With Nosy Neighbors Hard Bonus: Mention a weird food that people don’t usually eat (Snails)Easy Bonus: Incorporate the phrase “by candlelight” ************************************************************* Photo taken from X *********************************************** It was a beautiful full moon night and Samantha Stevens was casting…
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 4.15 – Best Day EverHard Bonus: Use four animal or bird soundsEasy Bonus: Include a river near you ***************************** As one who is surrounded by creeks and reservoirs it is tough to think of my nearest river. When I was a kid my Grandpa use to take regular fishing trips up to…
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 2.15 – ConnectednessHard Bonus: Incorporate a lyric by Steppenwolf (in bold)Easy Bonus: Use the word “bangarang” Boom Boom BangarangNoisy noises clash and clang Chaos in the darkWho started the spark?I looked around,a lousy candle is all I found. tipped, it litflames all aroundFire fire, called Mrs. McGuireFlash bam came the Fireman. Splash,…
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 1.15 – Only In America Hard Bonus: Incorporate the word “funicular” Easy Bonus: Mention a hero ********************************************** I’m hanging on to… The last funicular, please send me a hero. Hmm, on second thought, maybe I can save myself… Like a bird, I’m free. (double Haiku for Blogophilia) Writtien By Christine Wichman c.…
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 52.14 – Counting SheepHard Bonus: Incorporate a movie line or quote from Keanu Reeves (first line)Easy Bonus: Mention sudoku “YOU EVER HAVE THAT FEELING WHERE YOU’RE NOT SURE IF YOU’RE AWAKE OR STILL DREAMING?” Well I was in it, that place somewhere in between. The void, the gap, the dark blank slate.…
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 51.14 – Do Not Disturb Hard Bonus: Incorporate a rugby game Easy Bonus: Include BACON! **************************************** Do not disturb he said…the sentencea distant deja vu.Was I alive then? Was I with you?A Paris Hotel, scent of bacon, andsoft boiled eggs.No coffee. No toast. Do not disturb he said…his words,Yes he’s watching Rugby…
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Ecrits Blogophilia Week 50.14 – Stormy Weather Ahead Hard Bonus: Use an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it describes) Easy Bonus: Incorporate the word plague********************** Photo from Pinterest Title: Stormy Weather Watercolor crashplagues the sky above me…majestic rain, falls. Haiku for Blogophilia written by Christine Wichman c. June 13, 2023
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Part 8 and Final Chapter Ecrits Blogophilia Week 49.14 – Time Traveling Hard Bonus: Include a Meat Loaf lyric or line (In bold) Easy Bonus: Mention a hammer and nail*************** The next day Sol had given up, he figured if Irma really wanted to hear his harrowing story of becoming a vocal and immortal creature…
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Tulips Petals in the windConfetti colors blowingLeaving just the stem. Meadow Oaks Born before our timeYour majestic beauty shone Then in one storm gone. Daffodils Sunshine in Yellow,Your cheerful hue delights uswith Garden Lions Written by Christine Wichman c. March 18, 2023
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Part Six and Part Seven Ecrits Blogophilia Week 39.14 Topic: Where Have They All Gone?Hard Bonus: Use a song title by the singer Pink (Glitter In the Air)Easy Bonus: Include a baseball card (Mickey Mantel) Blogophilia Week 40.14 Topic: Chances Are…Hard Bonus: Include a mode of transportation without wheelsEasy Bonus: Incorporate a list *************************Part Six…
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