Category Archives: Writing Challenge

Storm Puppies

Posted on October 4, 2017 by vanbytheriver

The winds came, the fence was down. I wandered away, hiding in a shed from something called “Irma”. So much pressure, the puppies would not wait. When they found me, I was holding up a large board, protecting my clan. … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 3.

Posted on November 2, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Bob Dylan. The Times They Are A-Changin’. 1964 Day 3 of the Three Day Three Quote Challenge. With many thanks to Pensitivity for including me in a favorite challenge.  

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 2.

Posted on November 1, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Day 2 of the Three Day Three Quote Challenge. With thanks to Pensitivity. http://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 1.

Posted on October 31, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Happy Halloween ! Day 1 of the Three Day Three Quote Challenge. Many thanks to Pensitivity for the nomination. http://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/

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The Island #Writephoto

Posted on June 30, 2016 by vanbytheriver

From John Donne, London, 1614. Meditation 17 Devotions upon Emergent Occasions ‘No man is an iland, intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; if a clod bee washed away by … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 3

Posted on June 21, 2016 by vanbytheriver

From Lewis Carroll, in  Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, a message to self. Thanks to Rob for the challenge nomination. https://forfriendswithoutborders.wordpress.com/  

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 2

Posted on June 20, 2016 by vanbytheriver

When called upon to tell her story, Alice asks “Where do I begin?” The King has the perfect answer. From the 1865 classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, it might be the best advice for a writer, ever. With thanks to … Continue reading →

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3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 1

Posted on June 19, 2016 by vanbytheriver

With thanks to Rob for the nomination, I’m happy to share a few favorites from Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Rob blogs at https://forfriendswithoutborders.wordpress.com/

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Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 27- Vintage

Posted on June 1, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Her name is Lucy. Built in 1881, the six story elephant structure has survived lightning strikes, hurricanes and planned demolition on the shores of south Atlantic City, New Jersey. Built of wood and tin sheeting, she was the brainchild of … Continue reading →

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Still Water … #Writephoto

Posted on May 27, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Still waters run deep. Or do they ? He never answered her question. “What are you thinking ?” Sarah tried. She had been looking lovingly into his eyes for a long time. He gazed back. Tom was the strong, silent … Continue reading →

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