I have enjoyed following Tara at Thin Spiral Notebook for several years.
She is a writer of fiction, an artist, photographer and so much more.
She is an inspiration. And I particularly like her 100 Word Challenge.
Each week Tara sets a challenge and this week’s challenge is –Using the idea of age for inspiration, write 100 Words – 100 exactly – no more, no less. You can either use the word – or any form of the word – as one of your 100, or it can be implied. If you’d like to play along click on the ink.
I haven’t done this for several months so here goes
Thinking back over a long and mostly happy life I say I have lived a blessed life.
Unfortunately, I have outlived my Dashing Young Scotsman and The Architect neither of whom got to be my age. And when younger people seem to be amazed that I am still enjoying myself at this vast age I tell them that I still have family and friends with whom to enjoy myself.
And I have a suitcase of memories to look back on and remember the highlights, and a couple of not so highlights. But I am glad I have reached this age.
“Your face is marked with lines of life, put there by love and laughter,
suffering and tears. It’s beautiful.”
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A great use of the prompt. They are good, aren’t they? LOve the quote.
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Thanks Darlene. Just easing back into the blogging world.
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I am not surprised at your beautiful memories and your wonderful positive outlook on aging and life.
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Hanks Dor. Hope you are both enjoying your lives.
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Great quote.
Lovely to be hearing from you again. 😀 😀 😀
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I Sallyann. I have been following you in the background. I am pleased your move has worked out so well.
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😊 😊 😊
Next time you make it this far for a visit, Judith, there’s a guestroom by the seaside waiting for you.
😊 😊 😊
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I’m accumulating a nice collection of memories too. I’m also loving the age I am. It’s been quite a ride to get here.
(Glad to see you again at the Challenge. I always enjoy reading your stories.)
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Thanks, Tara. I don’t know where all the months have gone,
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A fine way to get back to the challenge! Our attitude about life helps as we age and you are still a fine example for us.
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Hi, JoNell. Thanks for that lively comment.
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How fun! I just added a 100-word piece to my last post-an assignment last week in a fiction writing class. A great exercise in “making every word count.”
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Hello again, Lois. Yes, it does tend to exercise the mind. There used to be another challenge Five sentence fiction. Unfortunately, it fell by the wayside some time ago.
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