Monthly Archives: January 2019

Story of Shards: 99-word flash

Posted on January 30, 2019 by pedometergeek

Story of Shards A favorite author of mine, Jennifer Estep, writes fantasy fiction for teens and adults. I actually stumbled upon her writing when I won a copy of her YA novel, Dark Frost from her Mythos Academy series. Once … Continue reading →

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Anal or not, we need to address this preception.

Posted on January 29, 2019 by pedometergeek

Originally posted on drugopinions:
I recently decided to release a blog post that is quite different from my usual writing style. I stated that pharmacists are anal retentive – it was written in 20 minutes, poking fun of myself and…

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Lead Came: A 99-word flash fiction

Posted on January 29, 2019 by pedometergeek

Lead Came It was Valentine’s Day, and Julie was working. She received a bouquet of flowers from her husband. Her customers would remark, “He really loves you” or some other platitude. It certainly felt like a platitude because she recently … Continue reading →

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A Word From Our Sponsor: 99-word

Posted on January 21, 2019 by pedometergeek

A Word From Our Sponsor As a pharmacist, I dealt with all sorts of people with digestive issues. Through the years I counseled people on various problems like indigestion, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and other maladies of the gastrointestinal tract. Depending … Continue reading →

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This is why pharmacists are anally retentive.

Posted on January 13, 2019 by pedometergeek

Originally posted on drugopinions:
I don’t mean it in a bad way. It is the strength in us as pharmacists. We pay attention to details but in doing so, we sometimes drive people crazy. When a nurse ask for additional…

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Oak Ridge Girls: A 99-word Story

Posted on January 13, 2019 by pedometergeek

Oak Ridge Girls Newspaper advertisements across the country said that a new firm was looking for young women to work in a factory in Tennessee. The job description was vague, but housing was supplied. Girls from the Midwest flocked to … Continue reading →

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A Different Point of View: 99 flash fiction

Posted on January 7, 2019 by pedometergeek

Using the same Carrot Ranch prompt of looking back, this pedometer geek wrote another 99-word (no more, no less) flash fiction. A Different Point of View Annie still shows up in his dreams. Looking back to his junior year, Dave … Continue reading →

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Decision Re-imagined: A 99-word Flash

Posted on January 7, 2019 by pedometergeek

With the start of the new year, Carrot Ranch’s first prompt for 2019 was “looking back” and this is the pedometer geek’s take on the theme in 99 words (no more, no less). Decision Re-imagined Annie looked back on some … Continue reading →

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