Monthly Archives: February 2013

Daily Prompt – First Light

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Joe Owens

Remember when you wrote down the first thought you had this morning? Great. Now write a post about it. The first thing on my mind was to figure out what day it was. You know the feeling, you wake from your … Continue reading →

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Leo’s Pride – Friday Fictioneers – 3/01/13

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Joe Owens

Do you have a friend who enjoys a photo challenge? Then you should send them a link to the Friday Fictioneers weekly photo prompt. Last week we crossed the century mark for the number of entries to the weekly tussle. … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Happily Ever After

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Joe Owens

“And they lived happily ever after.” Think about this line for a few minutes. Are you living happily ever after? If not, what will it take for you to get there? I am living happily ever after. Twenty plus years … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Buffalo Nickel

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Joe Owens

Dig through your couch cushions, your purse, or the floor of your car and look at the year printed on the first coin you find. What were you doing that year? So the coin I found is from the year 1995. That … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Orchids I Gave to My Wife

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Joe Owens

These are pictures of the orchids I gave my wife on Valentine’s Day. I used to give her roses, but their shelf life is so short that they are gone within two weeks. The orchids will continue to bloom if … Continue reading →

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Five Question Friday

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Joe Owens

This is a neat little place I found in my blog travels today. It is called Five Question Friday and it is an opportunity to share a bit about yourself as you answer five random questions from My Little Life. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Joe Owens

This week’s photo prompt is based on the idea Forward. You can join in by following this link back to the original post the weekly photo challenge. A couple of months ago I feel like I took a giant step forward. … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Undo

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Joe Owens

If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Discuss why, potential repercussions, or a possible alternative.  What would I undo? The thing that comes to me is nuclear technology. It seems to be such a dangerous concept with the … Continue reading →

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Paradise Gone – Friday Fictioneers – 2/22/13

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Joe Owens

When the week draws toward its close we all draw a deep breath as we know the weekend is coming. But for those of use infected with the Friday Fictioneers virus, there is another event we look forward to completing. … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: A Plot of Earth

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Joe Owens

You’re given a plot of land and have the financial resources to do what you please. What’s the plan? My plot of earth would be developed to be whichever alternate energy source delivered the greatest impact due to the environmental … Continue reading →

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2012 Belize Trip – Speaking a Common Language

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Joe Owens

I remember with fondness the morning our pastor announced the mission trip to Belize that I was blessed to join. While I cannot exactly recall the date, I know it was mid summer, some six months prior to departure. Feeling this was an answer … Continue reading →

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Daily Post: Far From Normal

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Joe Owens

Many of us think of our lives as boringly normal, while others live the high life. Take a step back, and take a look at your life as an outsider might. Now, tell us at least six unique, exciting, or … Continue reading →

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Alone – Friday Fictioneers – 2/15/13

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Joe Owens

There is fiction afoot! The roving band of fiction lovers known as the Friday Fictioneers returns for another curtain call. We love the chase of writing about scenes from around the world. This week’s prompt is based on a statue … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Shoulda Woulda Coulda

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Joe Owens

Tell us about something you know you should do . . . but don’t. I should read more. I know it is true as it only can help my writing to improve but I don’t. Why? Because I find the … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: All About Me

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Joe Owens

Daily Prompt- All About Me Well I am not always quick to take on the daily prompt because many times I just don’t feel i have a great response to add to the discussion. In fact that is somewhat the … Continue reading →

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