Tag Archives: Writing Prompt

My Emoji Vocabulary Is Very Limited

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t really have favorite emojis. I have a few dependable ones I use when words seem unnecessary, risky, or likely to start a conversation I didn’t mean to have. Continue reading →

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Apparently, Yesterday Needed a Sequel

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Friday asked for a risk I took and didn’t regret. Saturday asked when I last took a risk and how it worked out. At some point, even the writing prompts start recycling themselves. Continue reading →

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My First Thought Was Not Complimentary

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The first thought that came to mind was not noble, poetic, or especially flattering to the prompt itself. But first thoughts rarely arrive polished—and that may be exactly why they tell the truth. Continue reading →

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If I Were an Animal… Probably a Golden Retriever

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Loyal, observant, occasionally distracted, and always appreciative of a good treat—if I had to compare myself to an animal, the golden retriever might be the closest match. Continue reading →

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The Best Billboard Message Isn’t Clever at All

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I had a freeway billboard, it wouldn’t offer wisdom, inspiration, or a clever punchline. In a world overloaded with messages, the most honest thing it could say is also the simplest — and the easiest to ignore. Continue reading →

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