Tag: dailyprompt
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Talk About Alternate Universes
Describe your life in an alternate universe. Either we or our ‘owners’ are already living in ‘alternate universes’. It’s definitely not the same universe for the ruling class and the ‘masses’ (us). A universe of opulence for the ruling class vs a universe of austerity for at least 90% of the inhabitants of our mother,…
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Lesson Learned
What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? I don’t remember exactly, but it was enough that I had to use a credit card since I didn’t have that much cash on me… It was definitely NOT worth it. In any and all of those situations with ‘expensive’ meals,…
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Other Than The ‘Game of Life’?
Real life, that is… What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? In my youth, I loved Space Invaders and Asteroids, but I’ve always loved Dominos and Chess as well. I’ve never been a big fan of card games, though I’ve played many over the years. My favorite now is Chess, though most people…
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Where Has The Time Gone?
Which activities make you lose track of time? Where Has The Time Gone? I find that I lose track of time whenever I’m fully engaged, regardless of the activity. Though I must admit that I lose track more often with pleasant and/or creative activites, like writing and painting. But reading will also do the trick,…
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Intentional Ignorance
What bothers you and why? Intentional ignorance. Oh, I understand why one would prefer to be ignorant of, or on, any given topic. Life certainly appears to be simpler, perhaps even blissfully so, if one lacks an understanding of its pitfalls, mechanics, causes, and inevitable outcomes. Makes it easier to convince oneself of our blamelessness…
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Things Of Which I’m Absolutely Certain?
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. Things Of Which I’m Absolutely Certain? List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. Don’t think there are ten that I’m certain about… So, permit me to explain: I guess the first is that I exist, whether that’s in the world as I perceive it…
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Security Or Adventure?
Are you seeking security or adventure? Security or Adventure? Well… Everybody knows … That there’s no such thingAs ‘securtiy’A con-man’s illusionHis/her mark’s delusion So, it’s adventure thenAs all of life isEven the slow and dullAdventers tillThe end Where and wheneverThat is –LE – 7/13/25
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Subjects of Mastery
On what subject(s) are you an authority? Subjects of Mastery On what subject(s) are you an authority? You’ve heard the phrase, ‘jack of all trades, master of none’? Well, my authority (mastery) is similar, meaning none, but I have ‘jacked’ into many areas over the years. While I’ve spent a good portion of my life…
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Better With Age?
What do you think gets better with age? Better With Age? A euphemism forMore expensive There’s wines and cheesesFermented foods out the bejesusAs long as consumedPrior to expiration dates Same for mammals andAll sentient lifeAgain, prior to theirExpiration dates Human intellect and wisdomIf not algorithm-siloedDistorted beyond normalHuman decency and respect But these all haveExpiration datesAge…
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Sleepy Time
What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? For most of my life, I’ve managed on five and a half to six hrs of sleep per night. That doesn’t count the times I had to crash after being up on speed for a weekend or several nights, either studying (school) or partying…
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