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.
Huge thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh who challenged us last month, despite it being a very busy month for him. This month Wisewebwoman is providing the prompts and they will appear here. Charlotte (MotherOwl) has selected light blue as the colour of the month.
This week's prompts are:
- Ravioli
- Serenity
- Marble
- Bridge
- Soccer
and/or
- Foliage
- Nepotism
- Lectern
- Lantern
- Gorgonzola
As always, have fun.
I'll get to it, somehow.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine. All words and colour used. Good luck to all!
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The monthly bridge game was routine now. But the challenges of taking one’s turn in hosting it once every six months was getting far too competitive for Rose and Roger. What happened to serenity, one of their rules?
Ravioli, they decided. And what’s with Fred and Rita putting out that massive charcuterie board last month, my god it even had Gorgonzola on it. The stink of the thing! They supposed a fancy board was now in order every month. French cheeses, expensive crackers.
Foliage would fill the table a bit, mused Roger. And that marble lazy susan as a centrepiece filled with those little perfect cakes free from your uncle, thank goodness for nepotism!
And garlic bread and a big salad in the sky blue bowl, Rose was working up some enthusiasm. And the lanterns in the driveway all lit leading up to the door, said Roger, really setting the scene!
Yes, the group would be jealous of their effortless presentations. She envisioned herself at a lectern, educating others how to have the perfect bridge night.
Everything was set for the big night as they waited on the chairs on the front porch and served wine to the guests as they mingled and after about 45 minutes herded them into the dining room.
Something was wrong, those decorative cakes were missing. What? Roger took the salad out of the fridge and Rose went to the oven for the bread and ravioli. The empty oven gaped at her. The counters were covered in dirty plates and cutlery.
Aghast, she looked out at the yard. Their sons and their soccer team had come in through the back door, filthy from football, and had scavenged all the food and were out on the back patio picking at the remains of the charcuterie.
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Here's my quick and dirty take on these prompts. Will be back to comment in a bit.
ReplyDeleteJanine firmly believed that the arts, including the culinary arts, are a bridge between different cultures, ages and/or beliefs. A lantern if you like spreading serenity and joy, without the need of a lectern to spread their tidings.
Her restaurant was a fine testament to that.
Gorganzola, with its white and pale blue marbled appearance resembling porcelain was the primary ingredient of her most famous sauce. Soccer stars, politicians, the rich and the famous and ordinary families lined up to savour its delights. Spinach ravioli, gorgonzola sauce and walnuts united them on long benches outside under the foliage of the grape vines – which also provided the delicious wine that was served with it.
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In keeping with her ethos, nepotism had no part in who got a seat at her table. Friends and relatives had to queue with everyone else.