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Three steps forward two steps back is still forward

Three steps forward two steps back is still forward

Posted by By Angie November 23, 2025Posted inAdventures and Travels, The messy stuff2 Comments
Has it really been over 2 1/2 years since my last post? I've been struggling with a very long creative block. My notebook is full of ramblings and writing exercises…
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<strong>How does running make you happy and what is a runner’s high?</strong>

How does running make you happy and what is a runner’s high?

Posted by By Angie March 9, 2023Posted inAdventures and Travels, The messy stuff3 Comments
Some mornings, ok many mornings, it can be difficult to get out there to run. Last week, winter decided to have one last kick at the can here in Vancouver.…
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<strong>The small steps towards the big dream</strong>

The small steps towards the big dream

Posted by By Angie February 23, 2023Posted inAdventures and Travels, The messy stuff5 Comments
I would love to be your inspiration, your motivation, that voice that tells you to live big. The truth is that some days I struggle to be my own. I…
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Learning to dream big again

Learning to dream big again

Posted by By Angie January 30, 2023Posted inAdventures and Travels, The messy stuff5 Comments
Some people have big dreams. A dream that they will risk everything for. One that propels them forward against all challenges and gives their every action a meaning. Recently, after…
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What would happen if I told you my desires?

Posted by By Angie August 4, 2022Posted inThe messy stuff
It was 2014. It was my birthday. I sat there alone, crying. We went out for a family dinner the prior weekend to celebrate and it was great. I loved…
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The pineapple vendor – Friday Fictioneers

Posted by By Angie May 27, 2022Posted inCreative Writing, Friday Fictioneers17 Comments
The following 100 word story was written for the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by https://rochellewisoff.com/ using the photo prompt below. James looked up. It was hot, humid. He breathed deeply,…
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Memoir – Friday Fictioneers – May 20, 2022

Posted by By Angie May 20, 2022Posted inCreative Writing, Friday Fictioneers15 Comments
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields The following 100 word story was written for the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by https://rochellewisoff.com/ using the above photo as a story prompt. The house…
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Come and be

Come and be

Posted by By Angie May 17, 2022Posted inCreative Writing, The epic garden2 Comments
After what seems like an endless stream of rainy days, the sun is finally shining over my little garden. The rain has done it well, watering the earth and the…
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The Cat Burglar – Friday Fictioneers

Posted by By Angie May 13, 2022Posted inCreative Writing, Friday Fictioneers17 Comments
Friday Fictioneers in 100 Words Find the challenge here: https://rochellewisoff.com/2022/05/11/13-may-2022/ https://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2022/05/13/friday-fictioneers-in-100-words/ The Challenge: write a 100 word story using the photo prompt below. Photo by Dale Rogerson The Cat Burglar…
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The great resignation

Posted by By Angie April 4, 2022Posted inAdventures and Travels2 Comments
So we have all heard it, some are thinking about it and some have done it. The great resignation. The wave of people all resigning because they want something different.…
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