Monthly Archives: September 2021

BP: Haiku Dialogue–Finding Peace and Contemplation

Posted on September 26, 2021 by pedometergeek

…in worn, imperfect, transient things (a rusty hitching post). This week at the Haiku Foundation’s weekly column, Haiku Dialogue, the photo prompt was that of an old hitching post in the shape of an S and its shadow on the … Continue reading →

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Racing the Horse: A 99-Word Flash Fiction

Posted on September 22, 2021 by pedometergeek

Nothing like the last minute for this 99 word (no more, no less) flash fiction based on the prompt from http://www.carrotranch.com, which was to write about a Big Black Horse. This pedometer geek writer has only rudimentary knowledge about horses, … Continue reading →

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BP: Haiku Dialogue–Finding peace and…

Posted on September 16, 2021 by pedometergeek

contemplation in worn, imperfect, and transient old things…cast iron kettle. This week’s photo prompt at the Haiku Foundation’s weekly column, Haiku Dialogue, was a cast iron kettle. Growing up in this pedometer geek’s household, there was a series of tea … Continue reading →

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GBBS: A 99-Word Flash Fiction

Posted on September 14, 2021 by pedometergeek

This week over at Carrot Ranch ( http://www.carrotranch.com ), the prompt was to write a story about a cooking show in 99 words (no more, no less), and to go where the prompt took you. As a general rule, this … Continue reading →

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BP: Haiku Dialogue (Contemplating Old Wagons, Etc.)

Posted on September 8, 2021 by pedometergeek

This week at the Haiku Foundation’s weekly column, Haiku Dialogue, the photo prompt was that of an old broken down wagon covered with vines; however, it wasn’t mandatory to use that particular image. Marietta McGregor, who is the column’s guest … Continue reading →

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Not-So-Haute Couture: A 99-word Flash Fiction

Posted on September 5, 2021 by pedometergeek

This week at Carrot Ranch the prompt is write a 99 word (no more, no less) flash fiction on “the prom dress didn’t fit” and to go where the prompt takes the writer. To understand this prompt more fully, read … Continue reading →

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BP: Haiku Dialogue–Contemplating the out-of-doors (Donkeys)

Posted on September 1, 2021 by pedometergeek

This week at the Haiku Foundation the Haiku Dialogue column was continuing the theme of finding peace and contemplation, in the great outdoors with curious donkeys (and there was a photo of donkeys included for inspiration), but Marietta McGregor, the … Continue reading →

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