The masses were clamoring to lift the lock-down, encouraged by a loudmouth elite. Safe in his gated community, he went as far as promoting a naked love-in on the lawns of capitol buildings across the country just to show there was nothing to fear from the bogey of the virus. Most of the naked protestors…
Month: April 2020
#Haikai Challenge #135: New Moon
The lunatics wait for her arrival each month – when she is all theirs. * * * Her lasting beauty needs its sleep; she retires to a darkened chamber. * * * New Moon gives stars a chance to take center stage, but only once a month. * * * Jealous eyes wonder what she…
#SLS — “America,” by Simon & Garfunkel
Jim Adams is the musical researchmeister host of Song Lyric Sunday. Jim says: This week we have Home Town or City and this may be more challenging, because it is different from the usual prompts that we have here on Song Lyric Sunday. Pick a place that you consider to be your home town or…
A2Z 2020 — essential oils — P — peppermint
In Greek mythology there was a Naiad nymph called Minthe, who was the daughter of Cocytus, the god of the river that flowed through the Underworld realm of Hades. Minthe was Hades’ lover. Hades decided to abduct Persephone and make her his wife. When Persephone was abducted, Minthe was cast aside by Hades. Minthe, jealous,…
#MM — Music Challenges — “The Air that I Breathe,” by The Hollies
Jim Adams is the host of Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie’s Music Challenges. Jim says: The challenge today is to focus on [Quicksilver Messenger Service’s, “Fresh Air”] and use it for a short story, a piece of flash fiction, or a poem that you can share with the WordPress writing community. When I listen to this song, I…
Novelty Song Friday #6 — “Brand New Key” by Melanie
I went for a short blurb on Melanie but what I read was so fascinating I included a lot on her, from wikipedia: Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (born February 3, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter known professionally as Melanie and sometimes as Melanie Safka. She remains best known for the 1971/72 global hit “Brand New Key”,…
A2Z 2020 — essential oils — O — orange, sweet
In folklore, oranges exchanged among the unmarried was a subtle way of saying, “Let love blossom.” In Greek mythology, they had ties to fertility and innocence. In Victorian times, orange blossoms were used for garlands, bouquets, and tiaras for brides as symbols of youth, purity, and eternal love.—NUVO Magazine Orange, sweet (citrus sinensis) Plant appearance:…
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