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Karen wrote about the word lillies 1 year, 4 months ago
The lillies were purchased and Chad knew that it was the last time he would say good-bye. His grandmother had passed away a couple days before, and Chad was buying the lillies for her funeral. Grandmother had always loved those beautiful flowers.
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Karen wrote about the word sticks 1 year, 10 months ago
If “sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you,” WHY does it feel like my heart is breaking in two? When Donovan called me stupid, I knew he wasn’t right…. or was he? Let me start from the beginning. My name is Jenny, and I am just about to enter [...]
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Karen wrote about the word cast 1 year, 10 months ago
The cast was ready for the last show. They knew this would be the last time they would perform together, and there was a sadness that hung in the air. Matthew was the first to speak. “Well, this is it friends. It’s been fun. After this… college, and for some of us the big time.”
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Karen wrote about the word crane 1 year, 10 months ago
The crane picked up the overturned truck and put it back on the wheels. When the truck tipped in the middle of the night, it was fortunate that it had not hit any other vehicles. The driver was safe, but how?
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Karen wrote about the word honest 1 year, 10 months ago
“I have to be honest, Katie.” When Derrick started the conversation with that line, I knew I was not going to be happy. “I love you, I really do, but we’re young. I want to see what else is out there. I want to explore the world.”
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Karen wrote about the word wade 1 year, 10 months ago
As I wade through the mud, I wonder how I got here. Here in the middle of nowhere. I am dressed only in a t-shirt and jeans. No shoes, no jacket. It’s cold enough I can see my breath with each step I take. I’m huffing and puffing so hard I would think I had [...]
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Karen wrote about the word morals 1 year, 10 months ago
His morals and mine just didn’t match. He thought it was okay to go out with other woman while we were married. I did not agree. He thought his wife should be in the kitchen, but she should certainly NOT be barefoot and pregnant.
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Karen wrote about the word failed 1 year, 10 months ago
I failed to make the grade. Once again I studied, and I tried my best, but I failed. What am I going to do now? All of my life I’ve been working toward this one single goal. Joe didn’t know where to turn. He truly had been working for his whole life to get into [...]
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Karen wrote about the word held 1 year, 11 months ago
He held his father’s hand, knowing this would be the last time. John let the tears slide down his face as he said good-bye. His father had lived a long, solid life. He had experienced everything on his bucket list, and now it was time to pass away quietly.
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Karen wrote about the word smile 1 year, 11 months ago
Her smile was beautiful. She came down the stairs to take her soon-to-be-husband’s hand, dressed in white. This was the day she had been waiting for all her life. Then she tripped. She fell into his arms, and he laughed.
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Karen wrote about the word train 1 year, 11 months ago
The train was scheduled to leave at 10:52 PM. Jonathan knew if he got on, he would never come home. He could never look back; never change his mind. He was running away from responsibility, something a real man would never do.
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Karen wrote about the word funeral 1 year, 11 months ago
The funeral was the most difficult thing Jeff had ever done in his life. At only 15-years-old, he had never had to say good-bye to someone close to him before. Now he was letting go of his best friend. Gregory had been hit by a car the month before, and he had been kept alive [...]
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Karen wrote about the word rise 1 year, 11 months ago
“Time to rise and shine,” Mom called. I was NOT ready for the first day of school. Today is the first day of junior high. I am now sitting in my third hour class, and so far life isn’t too bad. That is… AFTER mom stood outside waving at the school bus as we drove [...]
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Karen wrote about the word forgetting 1 year, 11 months ago
It’s not always east forgetting. “Forgive and forget.” That’s what was always hear. It’s the forgetting part that gets me. I think I forgive, but when the other person does something to bring up the past, I can tell you I haven’t forgotten. I’m much like an elephant in that regard.
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Karen wrote about the word painted 1 year, 11 months ago
The house was painted and ready for sale. The young couple looked around, realizing for the first time what they were going to be leaving. This was the first place they had lived after they got married. They brought their first child to live in the bedroom down the hall.
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Karen wrote about the word chalkboard 1 year, 11 months ago
The new teacher slowly walked to the chalkboard. She was as nervous as her students were on this first day of school, but she didn’t want to show it. “Good morning, class. My name is Mrs. Witherbee. Welcome to 5th grade.”
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Karen wrote about the word radio 1 year, 11 months ago
The radio was playing in the background while Andrea did her homework. She had come home from school, locked the door as her parents requested, and had a snack. Her working day just never seemed to end. Now she had to finish her school work, then do some chores.
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Karen wrote about the word limo 1 year, 11 months ago
The limo was the main attraction. Justin had been planning for this prom date for two years. Going was Breanna was the icing on the cake. Justin knew that whoever had the biggest limo would be the real prom king. It didn’t matter who got the crown.
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Karen wrote about the word despair 1 year, 11 months ago
She was in a state of despair. Everything seemed to be going wrong this week. First her best friend, the cat she had had for 13 years died. Then her car broke down, and she didn’t have her cell phone with her. She had to wait on the side of the road until someone would [...]
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Karen wrote about the word mint 1 year, 11 months ago
The only flavor of ice cream he liked was mint. But, since Mark was going into surgery next week to have a brain tumor removed, his mother knew she couldn’t deny him anything he asked. At 4:00 in the morning, when Mark asked for ice cream, Shannon put on her shoes and went to the [...]
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