Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Permanent Placeholder – Friday Fictioneers – 2/1/13

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Joe Owens

You like the Friday Fictioneers huh? The partakers of the weekly challenge to describe a picture using only 100 words. We are a dedicated lot that grows by the week, It is an obsession we cannot hide, and cannot stop. … Continue reading →

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The Blessing and The Presence

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Joe Owens

Two weeks ago I attended a Wednesday night bible study at my church and a question appeared on the screen my pastor uses to display the study information he prepares for us on his laptop. The question was very simple: … Continue reading →

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A Line in the Sand – Friday Fictioneers – 1/25/13

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Joe Owens

Ah the weekly interpretation of a picture, one that many of my fellow writers will share. Each of us will see this different, but all will follow the simple rules. We are allowed just 100 words to craft a tale. … Continue reading →

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Choosing Your Voice

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Joe Owens

If you have followed my writing here you know I have two primary loves I have promoted through this portal. The first and always primary love I have is for Jesus Christ. It has and always will be the predominant … Continue reading →

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‎1/13/13-Daily Prompt-Scribbler’s Writing Contest

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Joe Owens

Note: This is my response to the Daily Prompt for 1/13/2013 of the Scribbler’s January Writing Contest. Please read and comment, telling me what you think! ‎01-13-13 Today is open forum – Fall from Grace Heroes are usually mere mortals … Continue reading →

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‎1/6/13-Daily Prompt-Scribbler’s Writing Contest

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Joe Owens

Note: This is my response to the Daily Prompt for 1/6/2013 of the Scribbler’s January Writing Contest. Please read and comment, telling me what you think! ‎1/6/13-Daily Prompt: Write a story that starts with a piece of gossip Today is … Continue reading →

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‎1/12/13-Daily Prompt-Scribbler’s Writing Contest

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Joe Owens

Note: This is my response to the Daily Prompt for 1/12/2013 of the Scribbler’s January Writing Contest. Please read and comment, telling me what you think! The 01-12-13 non fiction writing prompt today is: From Miranda Lambert’s song, describe the … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – 1/18/13 – Sandy’s Wrath

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Joe Owens

Ah the weekly interpretation of a picture, one that many of my fellow writers will share. Each of us will see this different, but all will follow the simple rules. We are allowed just 100 words to craft a tale. … Continue reading →

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‎1/8/13-Daily Prompt-Scribbler’s Writing Contest

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Joe Owens

Note: This is my response to the Daily Prompt for 1/8/2013 of the Scribbler’s January Writing Contest. Please read and comment, telling me what you think! While interning at the Museum of Fine Arts as a restorer of renaissance paintings … Continue reading →

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‎1/11/13-Daily Prompt-Scribbler’s Writing Contest

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Joe Owens

Note: This is my response to the Daily Prompt for 1/11/2013 of the Scribbler’s January Writing Contest. Please read and comment, telling me what you think! Create a new and modern day Area 51 and the reasons for it’s existence… … Continue reading →

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A Valentine’s Card full of love

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Joe Owens

NOTE: This is my entry for the Charlottesville Winter Valentine’s Day Writing Contest. It is a 200 word post centering around Valentine’s Day or love. Entried received until February 11th at 8 PM. Follow this link to read more. Julie … Continue reading →

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Emma Overcoming

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Joe Owens

NOTE: This is a submission I created for the Creative Contest #7 by Worldpen. They will accept entries until February 2nd. The first tickles of light filtered across the room, illuminating the unmoving form snuggled underneath four layers of covers. … Continue reading →

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‎1/9/13-Daily Prompt-Scribbler’s Writing Contest

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Joe Owens

Note: This is my response to the Daily Prompt for 1/9/2013 of the Scribbler’s January Writing Contest. Please read and comment, telling me what you think! An out-of-body experience,… Today’s genre is fantasy Floating was always a dream of his. Even … Continue reading →

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Coming and Going: Flying the Friendly Skies

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Joe Owens

Have you ever noticed those whispy white or gray lines that criss cross our skies? You know what I mean, the jet contrails that remain after a plane full of travelers has made their way above our heads. I have … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – 1/11/13 – This is Your Life

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Joe Owens

If you could read a book containing all that has happened and will ever happen in your life, would you? If you choose to read it, you must read it cover to cover. I would not want such a book … Continue reading →

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