An antique typewriter Each week, Denise at Girlie on the Edge blog posts a prompt word and invites bloggers to come up with a Six Sentence Story. It's a fun challenge for writers, and a delight for readers. Go over to her blog to read what others have written, and feel free to post your own story, too! This week's prompt: twist. ********************************* The kids who moved in next door were big kids--much older than her 3-year-old self--but they might be fun to play with, and as they were coming towards her, the idea of them being new friends seemed at least possible. She was rather shy, but she understood the basics of making friends, so when those neighbors crowded all around her and asked her what her name was, she didn't hesitate to answer. She thought she had spoken loudly enough, but apparently her shyness got the best of her, because they didn't seem to have heard her. "Twisty?" they asked, and recognizing she needed to be even louder, she ...
A delightful post, Kristi. Love the photos. I can see all the fun in them.
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Thanks, Val!
DeleteDelightful!
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DeleteDarn, I'm not the only one starting their comment with the letter of the day....
ReplyDeleteFor me; Dirk. That's one of my cats... Dikkie Dirk we call him. The first part means something like Fatty.. 'cause he is. Fat. But also very adorable and cuddly.
You are clever, regardless of whether or not others have the same idea! I should have used a photo of Drexel, but I wanted to show some of the dogs we had when the kids were younger.
DeleteYour post made me smile. What an uplifting read for a Saturday morning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting! I enjoyed reading your A to Z post.
DeleteI love dogs and Disneyland! Though I have to admit, I think cats do make more delightful pets. ;)
ReplyDeleteI have always preferred dogs, but it's OK to be a cat person. :-) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteTHose are all perfect D words for you!
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Deleteare you wearing really fancy mouse-ka-ears in that last shot or a hat???? I cant figure it out! I do so love the doggies and John's mom looked like that first trip was a success!
ReplyDeleteYes, both! It's a fancy ear headband, with a little hat attached.
DeleteIt would be soooo fun to be able to go to Disneyland whenever you wanted!
ReplyDeleteWe aren't super-close, but definitely close enough to make it a day-trip. And yes, it is fun--a bright spot in this desert!
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