Gizmo

image link Fandango’s FOWC is fool, the Word of the Day Challenge is down, Paula’s 3 Things Challenge words are gizmo, champion, parrot , and Teresa’s Story Starter Challenge phrase is “Are you a spy?” Gizmo, my Grand Champion Royal Amazonian Blue Striped Macaw Parrot was many things, but he was no fool. As Gizmo’s…

Reach

Fandango’s FOWC is retro, the Word of the Day Challenge is jinx, Paula’s 3 Things Challenge words are yellow, campsite, dividend, and Teresa’s Story Starter Challenge phrase is “Who are you, Einstein?” When Sally finally agreed to go over to Steve’s place, she was not prepared for the retro décor that met her when she…

la cage aux folles — mature audiences only

image link Fandango’s FOWC is scorn, the Word of the Day Challenge is instant, Paula’s 3 Things Challenge words are Paris, question, glasses, and Teresa’s Story Starter Challenge phrase is “We the jury, find the defendant…..” Ken rode an Uber home after his work trip to Paris. At the side door of his condo, Ken…

How Green is My Crater?

Fandango’s FOWC is value, the Word of the Day Challenge is dedicate, Paula’s 3 Things Challenge words are rocket, fortune, garlic, and Teresa’s Story Starter Challenge phrase is “It’s Alive!” Mary Jo Reilly grew up the daughter in a farming family. By the time she was 19 she knew everything her parents could teach her about…

Mea-Culpa

image link Fandango’s FOWC is amicable, the Word of the Day Challenge is mea-culpa, Paula’s 3 Things Challenge words are salon, mystery, elephant , and Teresa’s Story Starter Challenge phrase is “What are they for?” Long ago, under the light of the honey moon, I lounged on a divan in The Dancing Elephant, a well-known…

Press Release: December 1, 2049

image link Fandango’s FOWC is release, the Word of the Day Challenge is impish, Paula’s 3 Things Challenge words are tears, grass, hologram, and Teresa’s Story Starter Challenge phrase is“Avast, ya matey!” Back in the olden days, there were life-sized baby dolls made of plastic. The dolls were made as realistic as they could be…

Bluebird Believers

image link Fandango’s FOWC is post, the Word of the Day Challenge is enjoyment, Paula’s 3 Things Challenge Words are well, ballroom, cactus, and Teresa’s Story Starter Challenge prompt is “Ten long years.” The fundraiser at the fancy hotel in downtown Phoenix was organized and ready to go. The social media posts had been sent…