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Hat-tip Monday: Week #7

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So far, I’ve thanked a lot of people from my early years. This week I have a very […]

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Black Tortoise Press February 13, 2023 Aging, Gratitude, Things

What invention would you pick?

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Today I’m using a prompt from WordPress. Usually, I write a 50-word story for these prompts. Not this […]

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Black Tortoise Press February 8, 2023 Things, writing

Hat-tip Monday: Week #6

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Yes, I’m a day late with my hat-tip. I’m a bit discombobulated this week. I have my calendar […]

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Black Tortoise Press February 7, 2023 Gratitude, Things

Meet the author: Mona Andrei

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I love meeting new writer friends. I had such a good time sitting a down and talking to […]

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Black Tortoise Press February 3, 2023 writing

Writing Prompt Wednesday: Complaining

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A fifty-word story answering the question, ‘what do you complain most about?’ Gossip anyone?

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Black Tortoise Press February 1, 2023 Uncategorized, writing

Hat-tip Monday: Week #5

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About 10 years ago, I read about a young man who wrote and sent a thank-you note every […]

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Black Tortoise Press January 30, 2023 Gratitude, Things

Writer’s Highlight: Octapetals

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Today, I’m sharing a blog new to me. I love “byline”, Between the lines and beyond the words. […]

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Black Tortoise Press January 27, 2023 People, writing

Writing Prompt: Recharge

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I had a bit of difficulty getting the image in my head confined to 50 words. Please tell […]

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Black Tortoise Press January 25, 2023 writing

Hat-tip Monday: Week #4

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About 10 years ago, I read about a young man who wrote and sent a thank-you note every […]

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Black Tortoise Press January 23, 2023 Gratitude, Things

Writer Highlight: Tony’s Bologna

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Don’t you just love reading other people’s blogs. I can depend on Tony to make me smile and […]

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Black Tortoise Press January 20, 2023 People

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