Author: Garnetjewel
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Writing Prompt:
What historical event fascinates you the most? There are too many for me to only mention or simply pick just one event. Although right now I am currently reading a book about the Civil War. More specifically about President Abraham Lincoln and the illustrious Frederick Douglass. I’m more than halfway through the book as of…
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Graduated… Again
When my surgeon saw me today she said I had graduated. Today marks 5 weeks after what now is my last surgery. God-willing, I am not looking for any other congenital anomalies to come out of nowhere again. Although I am grateful for my talented surgeon and her deft touch left me with scars that…
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Writing Prompt:
What’s something you believe everyone should know. For a couple of weeks Indiana schools have been debating about swim safety in school curriculum during the year. Obviously, this has been a much longer debate, but the news is showing through Channel 2 WTWO how much of an issue Terre Haute is having with this controversial…
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You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Magic genie wishes… I grew up watching and singing along with Aladdin. In my school choir I remember us even singing that song, “Friend Like Me.” One of my favorite songs though was the duet between Princess Jasmine and Prince Ali, “A Whole New…
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Perler Beading
As a child growing up I didn’t have any devices like my niece and other younger generations now have. I didn’t receive my first cell phone until I graduated High School. I was 18 when I got my first pay as you go phone and didn’t have an iPad for a good while after that.…
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Hustle & Bustle
Since last Wednesday or Thursday I have had a difficult time trying to sit and think about articles. The articles were there, but finding the words was hard. Plus several things happened like bang, bang, bang in a row. Friday was a day of rest though from the events from Thursday. Anyhow my thoughts and…
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Writing Prompt:
Describe a family member. Considering my recent hardware removal surgery. One family member comes to mind specifically. Back in 2022 when I had my first surgery to remove the screws and plate was the week we welcomed a new member to our family. We knew Dad was thinking about getting Mom a surprise for her…
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Paranoid Part 2
Within days of getting my bandage off from my hardware removal surgery I began to look for job postings. It’s something I have wanted to do but wanted to wait once I knew about this quick second and final surgery on the way. When I found a very intriguing listing I went for it thinking…
Jewells of Thought 