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Geology 101: 99-word Flash

Posted on August 7, 2019 by pedometergeek

Usually this pedometer geek writes one response to the Carrot Ranch prompt, but this is the second 99 word (no more, no less) piece written using the rock star prompt. Geology 101 Dr. Wright taught geology. It was his passion; it … Continue reading →

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Haiku Dialogue: Weathered wall

Posted on May 30, 2019 by pedometergeek

This week’s theme at the Haiku Foundation’s Haiku Dialogue was weathered wall, and this pedometer geek writer was gratified that the editor of the column, Craig Kittner, chose the haiku I submitted. weathered fence apple blossoms poke through the slats … Continue reading →

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Flash: A 99-word Flash

Posted on May 14, 2019 by pedometergeek

Normally this pedometer geek writes only one 99-word (no more, no less) flash piece for the Carrot Ranch prompt, but this prompt about aging resonates with me. Here is a second contribution. Flash Flash is our cat. Born in April, … Continue reading →

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Room 112: A 99-word flash story

Posted on April 25, 2019 by pedometergeek

This week’s prompt over at Carrot Ranch: in 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about gender. It can be fixed or fluid. Explore the topic on your own terms and open your mind to possibilities and understanding. … Continue reading →

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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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Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction: Into the Dark

Posted on December 3, 2018 by pedometergeek

Snow Vacation On that first weekend in December, our family decided to spend a few days at our mountain cabin. We were excited to spend a last weekend away before winter. Flakes fell, becoming a blizzard, and soon we were … Continue reading →

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BP–A Sense of Place: Hiking Trail

Posted on November 25, 2018 by pedometergeek

The Haiku Foundation has had a weekly column running for several months. It is moderated by K.J. Munro, a haiku poet from Canada. Called A Sense of Place, the column focuses upon haiku written about a particular place as seen … Continue reading →

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Carrot Ranch: Crafting Scraps

Posted on November 20, 2018 by pedometergeek

November 15, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that uses scraps. It can be scraps of dried flowers, paper, metal, fabric, food — any kind of scraps you can think of. Then write a … Continue reading →

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Carrot Ranch: Ninety-nine Word Flash Fiction

Posted on September 23, 2018 by pedometergeek

Dayton Peace Accord: World Affair Participants began to line up for the parade. For some nations, there were only one or two participants; other contingents had larger groups, but all were dressed in their various ethnic costumes. Voices grew louder … Continue reading →

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