A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – it’s not a competition but rather a fun writing exercise. If you want to share what you come up with, please leave a link to it in Sammi’s comment section.
I can’t help myself. To me this is the ultimate therapy. My mental health time. 😉 No apologies for my recurring theme.
FREESTYLE
My happy spot
Solace and solitude
A place to connect with my inner mermaid child
Next best thing to love
A 25-foot concrete trench
Filled with chlorinated water
My liquid haven.
“Spanish Dancer in Green Cap” -Original – Sold
All things considered I’d rather be swimming.
“Diver” -Original Painting 11 x 14 $200.00
“When we’re in the water, we’re not of this world.” ……Gertrude Ederle
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Wonderful watercolours.
A Comfortable chair
TV on low
Warm smiles and an offer of coffee
As into my arm I watch
The blood flow.
My first experience of a blood transfusion this week.
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Dear Dave,
A blood transfusion? That’s serious business. Hope all is well. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nice take Rochelle. You look so relaxed and happy 🙂
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Dear Jen,
I do love to swim. I’ve been described as half fish by more than a few. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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LOL That’s funny! I’m glad it makes you so happy 🙂
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I wish I enjoyed swimming, but I don’t. I did, however, love your take on the prompt, Rochelle.
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Dear Jo,
My husband says he swims like a rock. 😉 I don’t understand people who don’t love to swim but that’s what makes us all unique, isn’t it? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Don’t you dare ever apologize for what you write! (I know, I know, you said no apologies, still…)
This is wonderful. And how sweet of you to include your fabulous watercolours?
Shalom and lotsa love and laps,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I apologize for any hint of an apology. No doubt there will be a few more swimming pieces in the future. When the mermaid muse slaps her fins I must obey. 😉 Thank you for understanding. ❤
Shalom and lotsa wet hugs,
Rochelle
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There ya go…
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You part fish, you!
🙂
Also, what was that apology for?!!!
Laps and love to you!
Na’ama
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Na’ama Y’karah,
Between you and Dale, I’ve been served with “No apology” papers. 😉 I’ve been called half-fish by more than one person. I accept the title with wave my fins in joy. If I could have gills surgically implanted I would. Thank you for the laps and love.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂 Yep, Dale and me are in cahoots on the serving you no apology papers. Even without discussing it ahead of time, we KNEW you had to be ‘served’ … 😉
Here’s to part-fish people. In my youth I’ve been told I was half-monkey (for climbing up anything climbable, whether it was meant to be climbed or not … ) 😉 My body is a bit less capable of those stunts these days, but the soul-memories remain – I still WANT to climb up everything climbable, whether it is meant to be climbed or not … 😉
So, I hear ya on the gill-situation.
🙂
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🧜♀️🐟🐠🐋🏊♀️
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Though not a mermaid, I will not judge your haven. This ode, in words and pictures is lovely.
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Dear D.,
I realize that not everyone is a mermaid. In fact, some are afraid of water. Imagine that. 😉 Many people love skydiving or ziplining. I’ve no desire to do either. I am terrified of heights, particularly in open space. Thank you for your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I know very well where your “haven” is. I’ve seen it from warm Caribbean sands as you slowly become a small dot in the gentle waves. Me…..I thoroughly enjoy the warm beach and cold refreshment from my vantage point. And yes, although I spent 28 years in the Navy, I do indeed swim like a rock. It does not deter my love of the oceans that I have seen all over the world. Our Havens are similar but different. Lol. Good job.
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Dear Jan,
And we really must visit more oceans together. Your for the beach and seafood. Me for…well…what else is there? 😉 Thank you, m’luv.
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Living just yards from a beautiful beach I really should swim, but I don’t. I have to admit, my liquid haven is a pint in the pub!
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Dear Keith,
Shame on you! If I were that close to a beach, hardly any one would ever see me. 😉 Thanks for reading and commenting. Cheers!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Loved the pics.
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Thank you, Bill.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I grew up on a chicken farm and my father put in a swimming pool when we were 13. Our whole family helped build it too! It was very cold (Artesian well) which took 2 weeks to warm up. FUN FUN FUN though!
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Dear Nan,
Cold water is the best for lap swimming. 😉 It sounds like a lovely place to grow up. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy you… Happy post
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Very happy, Ruby and very happy for your comment. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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