As usual, a strong crop of stories this week! Here’s what Bill had to say about things: Here we go again. For reasons totally beyond my ken, I am judging the work of my betters. Actually, I believe I am an excellent candidate to be […]
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Food seems to be preoccupying a lot of people’s minds around this time of year. The 23rd was Melba Toast Day and National Chip and Dip Day; the 24th was National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day; today is both Pecan Day and Waffle Day; tomorrow is […]
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Why do you all have to make it so hard on us, huh? Excellent stories this week, all around. 🙂 A HUGE thanks to AJ Walker for helping judge this week! Here’s what he had to say: Firstly I must say it was the hardest […]
Microcosms 12
Hey, everyone! Has it really been 12 weeks?? What??? Thanks for sticking with us and continuing to contribute. I’m so proud to be part of this community. Per my usual MO, I’m looking at holidays, etc. March is Irish American Heritage Month, and yesterday was […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 11
You guys really stepped up to the plate this week. I know it wasn’t easy for our judges. Here’s what Firdaus has to say. Wow! The entries this week were so good that it took me awhile to pick the winner. And I can tell […]
Microcosms 11
Okay, so today is Johnny Appleseed Day. For those of you not in the US, he is a historical figure who famously introduced apple trees to a significant part of the United States. (You can read more about him here.) And I mean, come on, […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 10
Wow, although we didn’t receive as many entries as usual this week, we sure received some great ones! You guys always manage to impress me. You should be proud. A HUGE thanks to Brian S Creek for helping me judge this week. Here’s what he […]
Microcosms 10
March is National Women’s History Month. Woo hoo! I thought we’d use famous women in history as our inspiration this week. To offer more flexibility, I decided to use what they are known for, rather than their proper names. If you’d like to use the […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 9
Sooo many great entries this week. You guys are awesome. And I know how difficult the initial prompt was! As always, there is never enough room on the podium. 🙁 A HUGE thanks to Dana Faletti for helping me judge this week. Here’s what she […]
Microcosms 9
Today is (supposedly) Tell a Fairy Tale Day. So I thought we could take some fairy tales from around the world, mix them up, and turn things on their heads. Sound like fun? Let’s do it! As usual, our contest will begin with three things: […]
