Take it from a bitch, who knows. — Adrian CDTPPW asks, “If you were a man/woman for a day, what would be some of the things you’d be eager to do?” This prompt inspired my story, but I veered out of the lines. Adrian asks me to speak from a woman’s perspective about living as a man, but…

And I see a completed picture book in my future. — Someone, somewhere, asked, “What’s on your vision board?” NancyO was this you? I have embarked on an internal training program for the past three years. This personal development focuses on delving into my emotions, intuition, vision, and focus. Currently, I’m studying vision, so this prompt is timely. When speaking about…

Overcoming suicidal ideations — When a child is born, it is a celebration of life. Nobody yet knows who that person is or who they will become. I was a daughter, a younger sister, and the last to complete our nuclear family. I came into this life with a purpose. No one might have…

I was lucky to find out. — Jennifer Dunne asks, “What’s the stupidest or most outrageous thing you’ve ever done for love?” Many won’t find my behaviour stupid or outrageous. Some will even call it brilliant. However, renting a service dog to comfort me during my husband’s transplant sounds odd because I wasn’t the patient. My husband…

Do you care to differentiate? — Adrienne Beaumont asks, “Is there a difference between a trip/holiday/vacation?” For me, the answer lies in the mindset. Marijuana is the strongest recreational drug I’ve tried. Or was it hash? Professional druggies, can you help me? I don’t know which is harder core. Regardless, I don’t believe anyone would count…

Even when you’re the clown. — Today’s prompt is: It’s your best friend’s birthday and you want to throw a surprise party. Do you think you can keep it secret? How will you get them to the venue? My response doesn’t speak to throwing a friend a party and has more to do with birthday surprises…

A mother’s wish to live close to her family. — Lynn L. Alexander would like you to describe where you would like to live and to describe your dream house. I grew up surrounded by family. Seeing an aunt, uncle, or grandparent through the course of my younger days was a given. …

But isn’t it worth the effort? — Nicole asks, “If you could be an expert at any talent or skill in only 3 days, what is it, and why do you want to master it?” The answer is simple. I want to be trained in the art of motivational speaking. Through this skill, I would develop an…

Anybody who’s followed me recently knows I’ve begun writing jokes. It’s a great way to release tension and bond with each other through…