This
meme was started by Delores a long time ago. Computer issues led her
to bow out for a while. The meme was too much fun to let go, and now
Words for Wednesday is provided by a number of people and has become a
movable feast.
Essentially
the aim is to encourage us to write. Each week we are given a choice
of prompts: which can be words, phrases, music or an image. What we
do with those prompts is up to us: a short story, prose, a song, a
poem, or treating them with ignore... We can use some or all of the
prompts, and mixing and matching is encouraged.
Some
of us put our creation in comments on the post, and others post on
their own blog. I would really like it if as many people as possible
joined into this fun meme, which includes cheering on the other participants. If you are posting on your own blog - let me know so that I, and other participants, can come along and applaud. And huge thanks to those of you who come back, sometimes time after time to cheer other contributors on.
The prompts will be here this month, but they are being provided by David M. Gascoigne.
This
week's prompts are:
- Wine
- Oneself
- Once
- Approaching
- Admission
- Kidding
and/or
- Face
- Life
- Accept
- Sunny
- Aches
- Dread
thecontemplativecat here.
ReplyDeleteOnce Gerry had lived in a fantasy. She viewed life as sunny and filled with wine, ignoring the approaching doom of age. “Age comes to oneself when one allows oneself to grant admission to it.” Gerry accepted that as a possibility, but not for her.
Then, one day, she began to dread trying to get dressed. The aches in joints laughed at her. She sighed heavily,
“Okay, just kidding. Drink more wine, Gerry. Drink more good wine, Preferably La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label Cortese - White Wine Italy, from $45 for 750 ml. or perhaps Au Pied Du Mont Chauve Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes, 2018 $119 for 750ml.”
”Go large or go home.” If downhill is slippery, drink more wine. Gerry opened the first bottle.
Susan Kane: Gerry is not alone. So not alone.
DeleteOur culture worships youth, to our detriment.
DeleteI want to go to Gerry's house!
DeletePour me a glass!
DeleteI'd love a glass ... but not now - it's breakfast time! Good to see you Susan - cheers Hilary
DeleteEra un día SOLEADO, que apetecía salir al parque y ver las maravillas de la primavera.UNA VEZ que QUE SE ACERCA AL parque. Se encuentra con una hermosa arboleda. No llevaba ninguna compañía, se bastaba POR UNO MISMO, para pasear. De repente algo impactó en su rostro y pasó un poco de MIEDO, ya que la avispa le dio un buen picotazo, que le hizo bastante daño. Aunque la avispa salió peor parada que él. Tal osadía era merecedora de que acabase con su VIDA.
ReplyDeleteSiguió andando y se olvidó de sus DOLORES, al encontrarse con su amigo Juan.
A Juan, le gusta mucho BROMEAR y siempre le ha gustado DIVERTIRSE.
Juan. ¿Que tal amigo? ¡Vamos a tomar un almuerzo juntos!
Nuestro amigo Pedro, que es como se llamaba el protagonista no tardó mucho en ACEPTAR.
La mayoría de los restaurantes de la zona, tenían el derecho de ADMISIÓN y aunque el restaurante estaba muy concurrido, no tardaron mucho en encontrar mesa.
Con una copa de VINO de Montilla, brindaron por su feliz encuentro, después de haber elegido un exquisito menú.
Esta es la historia, que remato con este refrán.
"Bien está, lo que bien acaba".
Saludos
VENTANA DE FOTO:
DeleteIt was a SUNNY day, I wanted to go out to the park and see the wonders of spring. ONCE YOU GET CLOSER TO THE park. It comes across a beautiful grove. He had no company, he was enough BY ONESELF, to walk. Suddenly something hit his face and he was a little FEAR, since the wasp gave him a good peck, which did a lot of damage. Although the wasp came out worse off than him. Such audacity was worth ending his LIFE.
He kept walking and forgot about his PAINS, when he met his friend Juan.
Juan likes to JOKE a lot and has always liked to HAVE FUN.
Juan. What's up friend? Let's have lunch together!
Our friend Pedro, which is what the protagonist was called, did not take long to ACCEPT.
Most of the restaurants in the area had the right of ADMISSION and although the restaurant was very busy, it didn't take long to find a table.
With a glass of WINE from Montilla, they toasted their happy meeting, after having chosen an exquisite menu.
This is the story, which I end with this saying.
"All's well That ends well".
Greetings
Thank you for joining us again. I hope that lunch was delicious and do like happy endings.
Ventana de Foto, una buena historia, gracias.
Delete¡muy bien hecho! ¡Gracias!
DeleteCertainly all's well that ends well - wish I was able to speak another language - thanks for the translation! Cheers Hilary
DeleteGlad he had wine, good food and companionship to offset the sting. Hugs,
DeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Hi EC - re David's words these might have been appropriate a few decades ago ... not so much now!! First lot:
ReplyDeleteThe witching hour of the sun over the yard arm was approaching … oh goodie she thought … she had decided once was enough … but honestly you have to be kidding that she'd keep to only once a week … tomorrow is another day … she's going to let her hair down today … seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses. She was being herself … or oneself – when complying with Words for Wednesday!
Cheers David – thanks for the words … see you all soon … Hilary
Hilary Melton-Butcher: The sun is always over the yard arm somewhere in the world. I am smiling at your take on David's first set of prompts.
DeleteI love my rose-colored glasses!
DeleteWell done, Hilary. We can always count on you for a quirky slant to your little stories. Don't ever stop wearing rose-coloured glasses!
DeleteLet's here it for rose-tinted glasses:)
DeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Thanks all - cheers Hilary
DeleteI'll get on it.
ReplyDeletemessymimi: I look forward to seeing what you make of them.
DeleteMy words will be over here.
DeleteDanni raised a glass of wine, and wished herself a very happy birthday. If one cannot toast oneself, life is a bit sad she thought. Once the thought of turning 40 had filled her with dread, and here she was approaching 80.
ReplyDeleteNext year, when the big day came round she was going to face it with joy. Yes, there would no doubt be increased aches and pains, but there would also be sunny days and moods. No party hats would be required and the admission fee to her birthday celebrations would be met by anyone (regardless of their age) who was still filled with curiosity and wonder, and who accepted that anyone who thought they knew everything was kidding themselves. And if there was no-one else to celebrate with her she would still have a wonderful day – just like this one.
Love it - thanks for giving me a smile! :-)
DeleteGood writing. Danni is not alone.
DeleteMay we all grow up so gracefully.
DeleteMay we all be like Danni.
DeleteThe kind of outlook and life I want to aspire to!
DeleteHi EC - yes ... I can relate to Danni - not often, I usually make sure I get remembered ... a winter birthday isn't always the easiest. Every day is wonderful - cheers Hilary
DeleteSometimes you have to face the gift of life and accept that you will have sunny days, not the aches and dread you fear. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteSandi: Some days you do indeed have to face up to the mixed bag that is life. Thank you for joining us again.
DeleteYes, surprises await and we do well to be ready.
DeleteThe time for downsizing was fast APPROACHING. Approaching? Who am I KIDDING, it was long past. Who can bear to FACE up to the prospect of ridding ONESELF of a lifetime of treasures though? Downsizing is basically an ADMISSION that the lottery of LIFE is about to be lost ONCE and for all.
DeleteIt comes to all of us, of course, and holds no great DREAD for most, but it is still sobering to ACCEPT that we simply won’t be here any more. No more complaints about ACHES and pains, no more rejoicing in a SUNNY day, never another taste of a fine WINE. Better enjoy it while we may. As for downsizing – to hell with that. The kids have to have something to do when I’m gone!
David M. Gascoigne: Smiling. No children here though so I suspect we 'should' do some downsizing - or burden what is left of the family. Or perhaps having another glass of wine and opening a book is a better option.
DeleteI dread downsizing! Yet, have to do it constantly.
DeleteSandi, sunny days come with a sunny disposition always!
DeleteNo children here - I've been downsizing over the decades - but still lots of books and way too much else - a clear out this week is due! Such is life though ... we arrive, we go - we leave 'stuff' ... good take on your worlds ... I'll enjoy the wine why I may - at least abstaining at the moment ... cheers Hilary
DeleteThe dread and aches go away when you accept life with a sunny face.
ReplyDeleteMike: True - but sometimes it isn't easy at all.
DeleteNicely done!
DeleteExcellent Mike - it's not always easy to put on a brave face ... cheers Hilary
DeleteTry telling that to my friend who has been diagnosed with very serious cancer.
DeleteOneself is not a word I have ever used, I'll see what I can do with it.
ReplyDeleteRiver: I look forward to seeing how you use it.
DeleteMine is posted here!
ReplyDeleteCindi: I have read and enjoyed it. More please.
DeleteThe DREAD of the ACHES and pains one has to FACE in LIFE. We do have to learn to ACCEPT such things. A good place to help forget is by going outside to walk or sit on beautiful SUNNY days.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D: I am so glad I rescued you from spam. Hear, hear. Your piece is so very true and a great use of the prompts.
DeleteHi Margaret - yes ... life comes along and we get older - but getting out for a walk, and to sit in the sun always helps our mental state. Cheers Hilary
DeleteGoing for a walk is a cure for much of what ails us.
DeleteThank you EC, Hilary and David.
DeleteThe all sunny days are approaching and make us forget the aches of life in old age. A glass of wine may help too.
ReplyDeleteA glass of wine always helps!
DeleteDUTA: David is right. A glass of wine does help - though as I type dawn is a couple of hours away and it is perhaps too early. Thank you for joining us with such a pithy (and correct) use of the prompts.
DeleteRight now I don't have time but, perhaps later I will try to create a story using those prompts.
ReplyDeleteLon Anderson: I hope you can, but if you stay too busy that is not a problem. Look after yourself.
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ReplyDeleteduring the pandemic we drank Wine by Oneself, and not just
ReplyDeleteOnce!
But the Approaching summer summer here up north promises
Admission to seasonal pleasures.
It feels good, I'm not Kidding!
and/or
Face Life!
Accept the Sunny
And the Aches free of
Dread.
Have fun!
I love you my friend and I'm thinking of you fondly. Wishing you the most beautiful autumn weekend. Hooray for cool temps!!
Cloudia: Thank you so much for joining us with not one but two pieces.
DeleteEnjoy your season my friend - as I am enjoying ours.
Oops. Lon Anderson commented: Lon Anderson has left a new comment on your post 'Words for Wednesday 17/5/2023':
ReplyDeleteHi Elephant's Child, I created a story, with the prompts above.
If others would like to read my true story, they can click on my name above, and go to my post titled, Past Event.
Sadly I seem to have deleted his comment in error and more sadly Lon has deleted his blog.
ReplyDeleteFun words and responses, as always!
Fundy Blue: It is a great meme and was too much fun to let go when Delores stepped aside.
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