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I didn’t win last time, but undaunted I submitted a story for the next one.
I am a semi-finalist in the Accentuate Services short story contest. There were 18 entries this time. The competition was pretty fierce too! I can truly say that I am honored to have made it this far. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners all are included in the anthology. There are some cash prizes and stuff but my main goal is to be published. Published in an actual book! I am so excited.
Please cross those fingers and toes for me! Send me good ju-ju to land one of the top 3 spots!!
The next contest is bigger and better. The theme is fire and ice. First place will win $300, plus other goodies!
If you are a writer check out the September/October contest. Good luck!
August 15th marks the sixth year I have been married. Wow, time sure does fly. We have been together for 11 years. We met on the internet.
My darling husband brought me home a beautiful orchid. I love orchids. I even have a tattoo of one on my foot. The fact that he didn’t just buy me a boring dozen roses touches me even more. He thought about the gift and showed how much he listens and pays attention to me. The fact that it is a plant touches me too because it will outlast any cut flower.
What a smart guy. For what probably cost him $10 or $15 his gift meant more than a new purse or jewelry.
Not that I would turn down a new purse or jewelry mind you, not while there is breath left in this body!
I love Arby’s. Their Beef and cheddar melts are yummy. I have lost my appetite after reading this article. An Arby’s in Chattanooga refused to give food to a disadvantaged man and his very pregnant wife. The man asked the manager- not for a handout but just for some food which he was willing to work for in any capacity. He even offered to pick up garbage and cigarette butts in the parking lot.
The manager’s response, nope. They refused to feed a hungry man and his pregnant wife. They weren’t begging, he wanted to earn his food. Nice show of compassion Arby’s!
America’s roast beef, I don’t think so. The statue of liberty says “give me your tired, your poor…” Guess we should change that to Cash, credit or Debit only. Sad. Here is the article. Check it out…
