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Thursday, August 26th 2004

10:29 PM

That was fun. Let's get back in line and do it again.

  • Illustration: we all got sunburned, even though I brought sunblock.
  • Random Quote: Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities -- Voltaire

I was a good mother today -- no blogging, just driving, standing in lines, snarling at kids, waiting for kids, snapping at kids, following after kids as they ran to join another line. . .yep, that summer ritual of a theme park. Today I hauled five boys to Lake Compounce. You must have one of those nearby? A slightly less-than-Disney-perfect [thank goodness] theme park?

This one has Garfield the cat as its mascot. The workers looked like teenagers who were counting the minutes until they could be released back into the captivity of school. The whole place had the worn, seedy look of a summer park in late August.

The fun is over and tomorrow we'll be finishing up essays. All three have 'em . . .. which brings me to the gist of this post:

I know we JUST had a contest. But let's do another, this one will end in a week. Exactly a week, on September 2 -- the day my kids go back to school. And since they're being tormented by these essays, let's torture you, too. The themes of your 55 word stories will be the same as the ones assigned to my poor darlings: "A Book I've Read" "The Best Day of This Summer" and/or "What I Did this Summer." You're allowed to create fiction, of course. Oh, and maybe a topic I remember writing about (far more open to brown-nosing) "What I hope To Accomplish in the Year Ahead."

I don't plan to have contests all the time. And I certainly don't expect to get another great response.  But this one is irresistible to me. People willingly writing on these themes? Wow! Tomorrow I have to get out the seatbelts to strap my babies to their chairs and the whips to force them to write. Why oh why can't teachers think of better topics, such as "The Perfect Murder" or "How to Succesfully Rob a Bank". . .We'll have to try for something better next time.

This week's prize: Maybe a blank composition book? Or a package of number two pencils? I'll think of something. Just don't be surprised if it's sox and a book again. YOU are the creative ones around here. Oh, and I'm gonna have an official contest at my website eventually. A real one! But not yet. I'll let you know.

45 People Say.

Posted by Kara Lennox:

Box Turtle Love

Twenty years they tried. Furtive couplings beneath the deck, one unyielding shell scraping another. Did they care about their childless state? Were they lonely in their mute atrium world? Then, this summer, it emerged from the earth, no bigger than a walnut, a perfect replica. The parents eyed it skeptically, unsure what it was.
Friday, August 27th 2004 @ 10:17 PM

Posted by Wyllow:

The Year Ahead

Time so limited it seems. A year of assisting others ahead. Releasing a father’s grip on the bottle and dependency of a pill. A sister to realigned priorities. A husband to encourage finishing college. This is not a year of the I, the me, or the myself but the we. A year for my Family
Saturday, August 28th 2004 @ 11:26 AM

Posted by Wyllow:

Ok seeing the "Best day of the summer" reminded me of a reunion that took place this summer. so adding another one:
___________________________________________
Summer Chances

Once friends they came together after years of silence. Each on their own, though never forgetting the others. Pettiness kept them apart too long. Tension and excitement stirred. They had grown each observed. Today the past was cleared and truth revealed. Forgiveness and Peace fills them as new bonds may now form. Second chances given.
_______________________________________

This is very addicting.
Saturday, August 28th 2004 @ 11:43 AM

Posted by Tadaa:

Summer Reading

I opened the book and read without pause. I finished it, closed the cover, set it aside and then slept soundly. In the morning I was pleased with my effort but without memory of what was written. It was a mindless read, resting my mind from every day stresses. I can’t wait for the movie.
Saturday, August 28th 2004 @ 12:05 PM

Posted by Wyllow:

heck why not one more... might not be my last.. this is more so in poem form.

Summer Crush
-----------------------------------------
The impossible has happened,
though I knew it would.
Just when and where
I never understood.

Happiness and friendship I was seeking,
This week I have found.
So unexpected and soon-
I felt forever I’d search around.

Those lips I have kissed-
My heart he has touched.
To be so happy-
Really doesn't take much.
-------------------------------
Sunday, August 29th 2004 @ 3:19 AM

Posted by Grandpa Chuck:

The Best Day of This Summer

I sat in the sand watching the sun slowly dropping into the ocean. Tonight was the night she promised to join me in watching this magnificent event. Then I saw her coming towards me and realized this was the best day of this summer!
Sunday, August 29th 2004 @ 8:44 PM

Posted by elswhere:

I’m hoping the title doesn’t count in the word count:

On Reading Early Havoc by June Havoc

I found it at a country house (not mine), and read it nonstop for two days. I’ll never feel the same about marathon dancing or the musical “Gypsy.” The celery incident makes me shudder even now.

I was supposed to read a dozen new kids’ books for work, but this is the one I remember.


And here’s another:

The Best Day of This Summer

A child reveled in summers on the shore. She grew up and moved west to Seattle. She told everyone she hated beaches: they were cold and the sand was messy. Years later, she visited friends. On a Maine beach, she let the waves carry her and the sun bake her, and remembered what she loved.
Monday, August 30th 2004 @ 2:48 AM

Posted by Jen Erik:

What I did this summer.

'What did I do this summer?'

I could have laughed, if I was able.

Summer, Winter, it was all the same. Over interminable seasons I had no option but to endure the dreary routine, the invariable order ... no choice but to conform.

I just followed H, and preceded J.
Monday, August 30th 2004 @ 3:39 AM

Posted by bonnie:

Summer's Sublime Sail

He sailed past many times, eye contact growing in intensity. She was beguiled by his jet black hair, muscular build, handsome Greek looks, and sexy, beckoning smile. Finally, he docked where she lay sunbathing, her heart pounding madly.

"All eleven kiddos off the boat...I've saved the last, best sail for Mama. Climb aboard, Sweetheart!"
Monday, August 30th 2004 @ 4:18 AM

Posted by Jen Erik:

I'm sorry, but I woke up with an idea how to make my entry better. Though it won't be, because it's the same punchline and you can't use the same twist twice...
Still, I prefer this version.

'What did I do this summer?'

I could have laughed, if I was able.

I was in Italy, Imprisoned and Isolated. Summer, Winter, it was all the same. Over interminable seasons I suffered the dreary regimen, with no option but to conform to the invariable order.

I must follow H, and precede J.

-------------------------------
Monday, August 30th 2004 @ 5:12 PM

Posted by phoebegal:

what did i do this summer
i entered a flash fiction contest in order to win a pair of warm wooly socks to see me thru the oh so brrrrrry cold of the winter. but did i win....no.......but this time i will......if the muse is with me i'll win for sure!!!!!
Tuesday, August 31st 2004 @ 3:29 AM

Posted by Randi:

The Best/Worst day of this summer (title doesn't count, thanks!)

I hadn't seen him in years. He was a spectre, someone whose name I knew, but whose face was blurry. I didn't even know if he remembered what I looked like, or how old I was. Face to face with my children, my husband and me. My father had returned.
Tuesday, August 31st 2004 @ 6:56 AM

Posted by cheryl b.:

HOT SUMMER NIGHT
I pulled the package from the mailbox with a squeal of delight. I waited to read untill my husband was sleeping. The romance novel was so good that I had to replace the batteries in my vibrator. I made too much noise changing them and my husband woke up, he then kindly rendered them unnecessary.
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Kate-thanks for the book, as you can tell I really enjoyed it!;)
Wednesday, September 1st 2004 @ 4:51 PM

Posted by mr. sunshine:

My best day of the summer. Long Distance Loving
Early morning I dropped sleepy kids off at Grandma's. They were happy to go. Gramma's free with sugar for her dumplings.
The day spent inside three airports and two jets. Hours in Chicago.
I got to the heat of my destination, to the hotel, and there, at last fell into the arms of my lover.
Wednesday, September 1st 2004 @ 10:37 PM

Posted by Ali Al Saeed:

Creature on the Shelf
By Ali Al Saeed
words: 54

That damned thing.

I never wanted to read it. But it kept staring at me, day after day, night after night, through the seasons and the through the mists.

I did my best, I fought it, it never relented. And finally I caved. And it ate me.

Look at me now. That damned thing!
Thursday, September 2nd 2004 @ 5:30 AM

Posted by Ali Al Saeed:

Summer Dream
by Ali Al Saeed
words: 51

The dream became a distant memory of something that I once thought I had within my arms. Slipping like the gentle summer wind, like that perfect August day, when the warm drops of rain sprinkled from the bright, sunny sky.
The dream has gone.
And so has the best summer day.
Thursday, September 2nd 2004 @ 5:39 AM

Posted by cheryl b.:

ONE YEAR
Thoughts of the year ahead loom large in my mind. One year on the run, and then I should be free. One year to let nature do it's work, on the minds of any potential witnesses as well as the body that is already begining to rot. One year and the money will be mine.
Thursday, September 2nd 2004 @ 6:31 AM

Posted by phoebegal:

as i sat curled up in the arm chair with my nakid feet under me i thought about that dream of summer i had when i was soooooo sure i'd win those sox in Kate's "Best Day of Summer" flash fiction contest. it was hard remembering, as i brushed the bitter tears from my eyes.......
Thursday, September 2nd 2004 @ 9:46 AM

Posted by Adam Schwadron:

Engrossed

“Holy shit its 4am” I exclaimed. How on earth did I get so engrossed in this book, I thought to myself. Looking through the next pages I spied the end of the chapter. “But damn the ending is only 50 some odd pages away”. What the heck. “Finish it!” I do better with less sleep.


The arrival of the President and Baseball

Jumping out of the dugout wearing a red jacket he practically floated to the mound. Waiving to the crowd right before throwing a perfect strike, the President ushered in the new season of Baseball this year. In the best Baseball City in America, in Cardinal Nation, Baseball was back, back in St. Louis once again.
Thursday, September 2nd 2004 @ 12:07 PM

Posted by Bronwyn Parry:

Okay - here's my entry! Do I get the grovel award?????

A wonderful book

It arrived! The bright cover tempted me in my office. Must wait till home time. I sneak a peek, read a chapter, resolutely tuck it away in my briefcase. I know the ending, but to reread is a delight. Ahh, Mick, no wonder Timona fell for you. I did, too. Somebody talented wrote this book.
Thursday, September 2nd 2004 @ 8:13 PM

Posted by Bronwyn Parry:

And another!

Summer there, winter here.

The little water in the dam froze over, grass browned in brisk sunny days without rain. Fairy wrens twittered and fed amongst the dry herb stalks. August came, and the frogs croaked and sang in the dam. A joey explored the world, close to mother. Wattle burst into golden buds.

I watched them all, delighted.
Thursday, September 2nd 2004 @ 8:21 PM

Posted by Lynn Fulton:

Uh-oh, I'm afraid this is late, but here it is anyway! This is "What I did this Summer"... sort of... definitely not the best day.

A Day at the Zoo

On his birthday, he had a great time. But now we're back--he's two. A sippy cup goes flying into the zebra pen. Daddy scolds; I weigh the options. Climb in? Or kiss another five bucks goodbye? A blonde woman turns to me: "He threw his cup," she says helpfully. "No shit, Sherlock," I think.
Friday, September 3rd 2004 @ 1:40 AM

Posted by from coffeenogrumpy:

[I moved this from the politcal rant thingy to here so it'll go with the rest.]
my slurpee. i think this is a poem

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it's been hot
a little while
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got to have it everyday
i will not forget my coffee,
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Friday, September 3rd 2004 @ 2:33 AM

Posted by Mommints aka Evil One:

The Best Day of This Summer

An unexpected laugh on the way to work jarred me out of my self-imposed stupor. Surprised I enthusiastically waved back at him, grinning like a fool.

Who needs morning radio?

Spiderman was standing on my corner today. A four year boy waving at cars passing by, his costume shimmering vibrantly in the warm summer sun.
Friday, September 3rd 2004 @ 7:01 AM

Posted by Mommints aka Evil One:

What I did this Summer.

Pondered the posts of one Phoebegal lamenting that her cold tooties need warm wooly socks.

Color me impressed that she had the foresight to think ahead to the frigid winter months. If I win, should I dangle said socks in front of her, thereby emphasizing her loss?

After all I’m not bad. I’m evil, darnit.

~*~

All in good fun, this was and speaking like Yoda I am. Be worried.
Friday, September 3rd 2004 @ 7:12 AM

Posted by Genuine:

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My mind was screaming and my emotions were out of control. The world is crashing around me. My feelings were scattered about the room and surreal pictures were attacking from all angles. A tear formed and I tried to steady myself. I love you my Yankee Doodle baby. Welcome home son.
Friday, September 3rd 2004 @ 8:59 AM

Posted by phoebegal:

a evil vixan is trying to win my SOX!!! i will challenge her to a doll making duel and wipe up the floor with her. how dare she dangle those wooly wonderfuls under my nose!!! heartless evil wench!!! she's in for the fight of her life!!! it will be destruction ...wait...i can't make dolls.....
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