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Zee or zed?
A to Z Blogging

Zee or zed?

April 30, 2022April 7, 2022 Writing Sparkle16 Comments

Is it a zee? Google says six-hundred and ninety-three words start with letter z. Z is one of the most challenging letters in April’s A to Z blog challenge. Zax, zeal, zero, and zoo. These were my letter z contestants for 2022. It’s the twenty-sixth letter of the alphabet. We create upper case Z and… Continue reading Zee or zed?

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Year
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Year

April 29, 2022April 3, 2022 Writing Sparkle8 Comments

What is a year? It’s four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. We spread the four seasons over twelve months, marked by changes in weather and hours of daylight. It’s fifty-two weeks of the sun setting and three hundred and sixty-five mornings. In Canada, over the course of one year there are thirteen holidays: New… Continue reading Year

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X-Men
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X-Men

April 28, 2022April 3, 2022 Writing Sparkle4 Comments

Her blue skin shifts and shimmers over her body like scales as she shifts her physical appearance. In her own medium dark blue skin, Raven is clothesless. Mystery and power cloak this shapeshifting mutant. AKA Mystique, she can absorb memories, personality, strength, and skills of the person whose identity she assumes. Boy mom educated, I… Continue reading X-Men

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Waffle
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Waffle

April 27, 2022April 2, 2022 Writing Sparkle9 Comments

A sweet, cakey smell lingers in the air. The pleasantness of the smell conjures up the promise of fresh fruit, probably strawberries. There are also syrups, jams, whip cream, and French vanilla ice cream. Is it a breakfast food or a dessert? The yellowish batter is poured generously onto a hot waffle iron and sealed… Continue reading Waffle

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Vacation
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Vacation

April 26, 2022April 2, 2022 Writing Sparkle10 Comments

A trip away from home, a break from the daily life. Maybe it’s the sound of tires and the sway of the trailer as the road stretches out before you. The radio playing, windows down, a breeze pulling smells of nature into the truck, and a hot travel coffee waiting for your attention in the… Continue reading Vacation

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Umbrella
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Umbrella

April 25, 2022March 31, 2022 Writing Sparkle4 Comments

“Tut, tut it looks like rain.” – Winnie the Pooh Can you hear the patter of rain on the canvas? Can you see the umbrella spinning? A parasol of colours, bright and happy. It has a short J-handle for a comfortable grip and a classic dome shape. Its ribs are made of stainless steel. They… Continue reading Umbrella

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Toffee
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Toffee

April 23, 2022March 31, 2022 Writing Sparkle3 Comments

Did it originate in England? Is it connected to tafia rum? I don’t know, but… Heated in the sun or warmed with your body, this sweet treat is chewy once softened and clings to the teeth. Typically, a small shaped soft brown candy made from sugar, butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt boiled together.… Continue reading Toffee

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Shadow
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Shadow

April 22, 2022March 31, 2022 Writing Sparkle10 Comments

Have you ever wondered what lives in potential darkness or obscurity? Shadow–The rays of light don’t reach into this space. It’s cooler in these spots of darkness. Screened from direct sunlight when a body comes between the rays of light and a surface creates a shape or shapes. A shadow image. Controlled by light, a… Continue reading Shadow

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Reading
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Reading

April 21, 2022March 24, 2022 Writing Sparkle9 Comments

The coffee is rich, the sofa is comfy, and my blanket is warm. Let’s read. The solid weight of a thick book resting in my hand is a comforting presence. That unique book smell is faint as my eyes move over the inked letters on the pages. The pages themselves flip with ease allowing the… Continue reading Reading

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Quartz
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Quartz

April 20, 2022March 24, 2022 Writing Sparkle4 Comments

The gemstone quartz. A healing stone used alone of in combination with other stones. Krystallos. Amplify energy, attract positivity, clear the mind, and meditate. A pentagonal pyramid shape piece of quartz is great for a necklace or to nestle in the hand. The smooth sides can be stroked for calming and meditation. Some quartz is… Continue reading Quartz

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