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  • It’s Thursday and time for a new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 64 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 52 words using the following five words in it somewhere: Here are your brilliant stories: Therapy Bits: Under a clever disguise, Mara…

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    Your new prompt word is FLOWER You might have a favourite flower. Perhaps it holds special meaning for you. We have real flowers and artificial flowers. Of course flower can also mean to develop. We also add other words to it – flower child, flower arranging and flower power, for example. What does this week’s…

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  • It’s nearly the end of the week and so it’s story challenge time. Can you tell a story in 52 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 39 words using the following four words in it somewhere: Here are your super stories: Lou by the…

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    Your new prompt word is VISION Sight and being able to see is the first thing that came to mind when I thought about this word. I feel very fortunate to have clear vision when I wear my glasses or contact lenses. This word also has other meanings. We might have a goal in life…

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  • Good afternoon, it’s story challenge time. Can you tell a story in 39 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 85 words using the following eight words in it somewhere: Here are your terrific stories: Lou by the Sea: On Board Entertainment Parking my four…

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    Your prompt word this week is BOARD My daughter came to visit last weekend and we played board games. Of course, there are many other meanings associated with this word. There are wooden boards; you can board a plane or another form of transport; there are notice boards, diving boards and exam boards; you can…

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    Your prompt word this week is BREAK You can look at this prompt in a positive light – a break away someway nice, taking a break at work/school or breaking a previous record. But, of course, it also has negative connotations such as to interrupt someone or something. It can be painful too – to…

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    Your prompt word this week is MAGIC When I think of this word, I get a tingling in my fingers. But I’m no witch with magical powers. I think of the word as relating to something special, something wonderful. We also use to describe something working effectively and, of course, there’s the Magic Kingdom Theme…

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    Your prompt word this week is MOOD This word reflects how we feel. Happy, sad, anxious, angry, calm or fearful, for example. You can set a mood, through different lighting and and accessories. We might also be in the mood to do something – or not. What does this week’s prompt word mean to you?…

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    Your prompt word this week is DANCE I’ve never been much good at dancing – it doesn’t help if you have balance issues and two left feet! But I admire those who can dance – on the ground, on ice or in the air! And it doesn’t have to be humans doing the dancing –…

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