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16th Birthday – prompt by Light and Shade Challenge – June 4, 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Image from WikiCommons, taken by dave7 and used under the Creative Commons Agreement 16th Birthday by Teresa Smeigh – June 4, 2017     All Johnny’s friends were getting new cars for their 16th birthdays. Johnny wasn’t sure what he … Continue reading →

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Susie’s Toys – Friday Fictioneers May 31, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

  Susie looked at her poor toys. The three of them the firemen saved and threw outside. They were soaking wet from the firemen putting out the fire in her house and they hadn’t had time to dry yet. As … Continue reading →

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Light and Shade Challenge, Our Write Side – February 14, 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

I wrote this last week for another prompt and I think it also fits “Wicked Meandering” and so I am combining them with a few changes. Our Write Side’s Master Class Light and Shade Challenge Image from WikiCommons, taken by … Continue reading →

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Light and Shade Challenge – Jan 25, 2017 – Dinner

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Image from WikiCommons, taken by Andrea Pavenello and used under the Creative Commons Agreement *********Rules Below********* Dinner by Teresa Smeigh January 2017 The kitchen smelled odd and the guests were starting to fidget. They admired the lovely table setting in … Continue reading →

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Fireworks – Friday Fictioneers Photo Prompt

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

PHOTO PROMPT -© Vijaya Sundaram Friday Fictioneers ______________________________________________ Fireworks By Teresa Dean Smeigh copyright August 2016   I looked down at him and listened to the baby cries, the sheer panic in the cries. I hugged him tighter to try … Continue reading →

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Fire, My Worst Nightmare (Non-fiction)

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

I am terrified of fire, so bad, that as a child I was forbidden to watch the news or any shows, or movies, that might contain fire (obviously “Towering Inferno” was a no-no). It was and still is, a terrible … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of August 9, 2016

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

Kid’s Soccer – by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 Danny always warmed the bench. The coach didn’t think he was good enough to play with the others. Danny cried every game that he sat out and wished with all his heart … Continue reading →

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Twins

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

  Twins I rubbed the piece of plaster, laid out the tools and headed to bed for an early start on my project. The next morning I opened the door and stared. My block of plaster had two heads carved … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday – Barn with lightning

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

One-Liner Wednesday – Barn with lightning Hurry for cover, a storm is coming and the barn over there is not safe.   Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories And Poems http://www.tessacandoit.com http://www.finallyawriter.com

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TJ’s Household Haiku Challenge – Wing

Posted on June 25, 2016 by

TJ’s Household Haiku Challenge – Wing Uplifting Wings by Teresa Dean Smeigh The breeze filled its wings, As the bird prepared for takeoff Into the unknown.

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The Decision

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

  The Decision Warm, balmy breezes blow over my face as I sit there on the sand and stare at the ocean looking for the answer and the strength to make that decision. He will be here soon. If I … Continue reading →

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Cat Fiasco – Mostly Non-Fiction

Posted on June 22, 2016 by

Cat Fiasco “Sheba, get off the table,” Jennifer said. The feline just looked at her with disdain in her eyes and didn’t move. Jennifer moved towards her and Sheba jumped down, still eyeing her with disdain. As soon as Jennifer … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday – Flag

Posted on June 22, 2016 by

One Liner Wednesday – Flag God bless America, we are going to need it, if we are to remain the “land of the free” and the “home of the brave.”   Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Bumble Bee – Non-Fiction

Posted on June 20, 2016 by

Revenge of the Bumble Bee I had my hands full of dishes from the counter when a bumble bee flew up under my uniform dress. I immediately dropped the dishes on the counter and began swatting at my dress trying … Continue reading →

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The Project

Posted on June 20, 2016 by

The Project “Dennis! What are you doing?” Janice reaches for the tools in her son’s hand. “Mom, I’m working on my school project.” He reaches for the tools. “No! These are dangerous for a 7 year old boy.” “I ain’t … Continue reading →

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Haiku Horizons prompt “puzzle”

Posted on June 19, 2016 by

Haiku Horizons prompt “puzzle” Jigsaw puzzles are Intricate at the best times, Difficult at worst.

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The Secret Box

Posted on June 19, 2016 by

The Secret Box “What’s the key for?” “Mommy’s special key. I will show you one day.” One day never came. Now fresh from mom’s funeral, I head for where she hid her box. The box contained an old-style telephone, crayons, … Continue reading →

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The Favorite Photograph

Posted on June 18, 2016 by

The Favorite Photograph Our only child passed away too soon. Must find the photograph before we crack-up! I see it clearly in the back of my mind’s eye. He was on my Pop-pop’s tractor playing grown-up. Tessa  

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The Great Paint Escapade

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

The Great Paint Escapade Mark, Darren and several other of the kids were looking at the painting and giggling. The guards glanced at them every now and then and wondered what they were up to. The children ignored the guards … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Family

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

“We’ll go in a few minutes. Relax, Dorrie.” John asks for the check and they head back to work. Entering the door they find the guard tied up and gagged. John rips the tape off . ”Gunmen, 4 of them, … Continue reading →

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