dailyprompt
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Left my nickname behind after leaving SW Philly in 1969 7/19/25
I was never into nicknames, as I found most of those who had them were unflattering, or not something to live down to, at least in my neighborhood. There were no Dick Tracy euphemisms like Noodles, Mumbles, Prune Face, Flattop, Scarface, Maddog, or even Joey Bag O’Donuts. Now, as an educated man in my late… Continue reading
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Walking, light exercise, biking, and swimming 7/18/25
As retirees, we enjoy walking and swimming whenever we can, and we engage in light exercise. During the hot summer months, we often go to the pool at night to meet friends or spend time at the beach. In the cooler fall weather, we love getting out to visit local orchards and gardens, taking walks… Continue reading
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So much to do, so much to see, so little time and money7/17/25
In the United States, we have yet to explore much of the Midwest, Southwest, and the northern Pacific coastal states. However, we did manage to tour from South Dakota down to Salt Lake City, Utah, where we enjoyed many sights, including Mount Rushmore, the Sitting Bull Monument, Yellowstone National Park, Custer’s Last Stand, Cody, Jackson… Continue reading
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Consideration, kindness, morality, respect, responsibility, and acceptance of different points of view without hatred 7/16/25
It seems there is way too much vindictiveness in this world regarding nearly everything. This negativity is reflected in war, birth, marriage, and religion—or the lack thereof. Additionally, technology is advancing too quickly for many to keep pace, leaving many people behind due to factors such as education, age, or limited resources. I think it’s… Continue reading
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Sounds of Summer – The Birds, Bees, Dogs, Wind in Trees, Lawn Mowers, Weed Whackers, Leaf Blowers, or Sounds of the Beach and Boardwalk. 7/15/25
Although this may sound boring to many or maybe envious, as someone who has been retired for the last 10 years and enjoys gardening, it pretty much sums up our listening experiences these days. As I type, the sounds of lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers are coming from nearby homes. At the beach,… Continue reading
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It depends on the mood, but my go-to foods are pizza, pasta, cheesesteak, Stew, Cereal, ham and cheese, Soup, peanut butter and jelly, or ice cream with pretzels. 7/14/25
Wow! the above was certainly a mouthful. The question is like potato chips you can’t just eat one. Comfort foods come in many varieties and vary from person to person. They can also change depending on the seasons and the time of day. However, for me, the options mentioned above generally satisfy my cravings throughout… Continue reading
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Scrabble, Sudoku, Pinochle, Chess, Backgammon, Wordle, Pool, and the like. 7/13/25
Well, at my age and with bad knees, the above sure beats Twister! I’m not a big fan of video games, but I did enjoy Atari’s Asteroids and Duck Hunt when they first came out. I enjoy games that present a challenge, such as Jeopardy, Trivia Pursuit, Backgammon, Poker, or anything involving head-to-head competition. As… Continue reading
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Chicken in a Cognac Cream Sauce or in brown butter sage sauce that I have yet to perfect ! 7/12/25
Appetizers to start- I am a sucker for Shrimp Lejon accompanied by a horseradish sauce and mixed greens. But I have also had some other killer appetizers over the years, Beef Wellington, Arrancini, Scallops wrapped in bacon, Oysters on a Half Shell, Clams Casino. Salads with mixed greens or arugula, featuring shaved mango, pears, strawberries,… Continue reading
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This Prompt for me is like, Venus vs. Mars 7/11/25
I don’t really have anything against kittens, as they are too cute and playful. It’s when they become cats, which is good if you have a mouse problem or own a farm. It’s just when they become cats, they get into things like it’s expected of them. They don’t take well to orders like a… Continue reading
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Watching/playing sports, reading, writing, but especially playing my guitar with friends 7/10/25
Anyone who has played sports with friends or participated in organized sports will notice that the day passes so quickly. However, if you’re losing and getting trounced, sometimes not quick enough! LOL If you truly enjoy a captivating book—one that’s difficult to put down—it’s easy to find yourself reading late into the early morning hours.… Continue reading
