Sunday, May 22, 2011

Rush! (And Succinctly Yours)

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. I wish I could hold onto mine just a little longer because I don't think I got to really relax at all-I was running non-stop on Saturday from 11-4 (my van and I are now one), and today we were part of a carpool to a birthday party, and then it was catch-up time for chores around the house.

The next couple of weeks are going to be worse with a flurry of activities and deadlines at home and work, and I'm going to be a basket-case! We will be in Wildwood, NJ Saturday through Monday for gymnastics regionals, the students in my classes are finishing up final projects and then we start preparing for written finals, and for some reason my husband and I got conned into an end of the school year party for my son the first weekend in June!

It's going to be crazy around here...But am I the only one feeling like this? What's going on at your house as you head into summer?


Thankfully writing relaxes me, body and soul, and it's time for Succinctly Yours, another writing meme that piggy backs on the idea of Susan of the Stony River Blog. Grandma Goulash posts a picture and you are to write a 140 character or word story about it. You can also use the word of the day in your post if you wish. This week's word is kink. Here it the picture and my story:


Mary’s internal struggle was intense-she was attracted to the Duke, but the man was a known philanderer, and her heart was worth protecting. (140 on the dot!)

Well, I have a load of wash to finish up before bed, but I can't wait to see your takes on the picture!
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14 comments:

  1. SoniaMay 22, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    That's good! Philanderers aren't worth getting any involved with.

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  2. Linda O'ConnellMay 22, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Your life sounds as hectic as mine. Try to relax.

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  3. SparkleFarkleMay 23, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Duke?! I like it! An unexpected name for someone so wiggy-coiffed!

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  4. Lisa Ricard ClaroMay 23, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Love your microfiction--very romantic and sweet. Doesn't she know that a reformed rogue makes the best husband?

    The end of the school year does seem to be a signal for a glut of activities. Take a deep breath and press on! :)

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  5. Liz MaysMay 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Now you've got me all worried about Mary, lol!

    I think you're sweet to give your son an end of the year party!

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  6. AnyesMay 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    She's the smart kind of girl :-)

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  7. Maude LynnMay 23, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Isn't the end of the school year crazy?

    Love the microfiction!

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  8. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Stay strong, Mary, against the wiles of the duke, and stay strong, Susan, against the enemy of stress! These weeks sound crazy busy for you....but in a few weeks, ahhh...summer vacation! -from Pat VanderBeek. Your website kept telling me to sign in and I did sign in 4 times, but it still continued to say "sign in."

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  10. Rinkly RimesMay 23, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I've never seen anyone more philanderish in my life!

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  11. jabblogMay 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Is the thought of being a Duchess going to win her over?

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  12. AkelamaluMay 24, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh she's being sensible!

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  13. septembermomMay 28, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love that last part: her heart was worth protecting. Susan, you're so good at these!

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  14. Grandma's GoulashMay 28, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I've had a few of those experiences in my day, albeit not with a duke. I admire Mary's fortitude. Do you think it will last?

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