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What is Circle Time? & Why did I decide to name this blog after it?... [C]ircle Time is an activity that is often done in the early grades (usually, from preschool/nursery school through first grade) where the students assemble in a semi-circle facing their teacher who will read a story to them; teach a lesson; listen to them read (either individually or as a group); or any other activity that is more effectively-done in an intimate setting than being spread out at their desks throughout the classroom. [S]tudents are often divided into two or three groups (in the case of working on reading, math, etc.) so that part of the class is being taught while the other students are doing busy work at their desks. [I]n some schools, students are grouped according to their progress -- I'm sure you've heard of those kinds of groupings that call each group by the name of a bird species -- but we were called in alphabetical order instead. [A]nyway...back to how this blog got its name... [F]or one thing (the most OBVIOUS thing), it's a blog that has been designed with using it to write something using prompts furnished by Blogging Circle of Friends  .[H]owever, a couple more reasons have to do with Kindergarten -- and, specifically, my Kindergarten days at 29th Street School in Anderson where I could be a handful at times. One shining example of this was how I met my friend, Patty. This story has found a place in my memoirs and has been given the following title: [T]his was an example of how getting in a little mischief sometimes pays off, because I not only satisfied my curiosity but, also, got a really wonderful friend out of the deal. You know something? I just used a word that reminds me of Patty, and I didn't even mean to do it. Anyway, that just tells me that I need to write a story and call it "Invalid Entry" .[A]nyway, I remember when Patty and I were out sitting on her porch, and she came up with this really neat game where she said that she would make a scribble for me to turn into a picture. After that, I would make a scribble for her to turn into a picture. And so on and so forth... [I]n a sense, those scribbles were prompts of sorts given by one person to inspire another one -- which is what's contained in this blog: getting inspiration from things such as quotes; clusters of words; videos; etc. that have been shared with us by another person to get our creative juices going. [I]nspired by each other's scribbles, Patty and I came up with some pretty unique pictures (at least in our early-grade-school minds). [A]fter learning this game from Patty, I shared it with some of my other friends and we played it. Quite likely, some of those friends shared the game with others. I have no idea whether this had been a game that Patty had come up with herself or if somebody had taught it to her. [I]t was, obviously, an activity that was worth sharing with others so that they could join the fun. I hope that reading what I write in this blog will inspire you to want to find out more about B.C.O.F. and join in the fun. [E]ven if you aren't interested in blogging with us, I hope you'll find this a great place to do some reading!!! [W]armly -- AJ wants U 2 meet The CanMan!   [P.S. -- ] [B]e sure to check out the blog and the invitation below:
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Casual-To-The-Max March 28, 2019 at 11:53pm
PROMPT:
Clothing designer and sustainability consultant Tara St. James says the fabrics or the cloth preference we choose to wear tells our life story. What does your clothing choices say about you? Is your preference the same as it was ten years ago or has your preferences evolved with life style changes?
My clothing choices send the message that I like to be attractive but won't give up being comfortable in order to so something.
Some of my clothes (especiall... [Read more] Green Day!!! March 27, 2019 at 11:53pm
PROMPT:
Discuss something you didn't know about Wednesday...
https://www.thefactsite.com/wednesday-facts/
Fact #18:
In the Thai Solar Calendar, the color associated with Wednesday is GREEN .
Works for me -- especially, if it's money-related like it was today where I found out all kinds of ways to save and earn money. Lots of great surprises in that area.
I also had a casserole with pickles in it for breakfast, so, that's another example of gr... [Read more] Thoughts On April And Poetry March 26, 2019 at 11:57pm
PROMPT:
April is National Poetry Month. Do you have any special poetry plans for April? Are you going to write poetry or simply read it? Do you have a book to for your Nation Poetry Month Poems?
Will probably either begin working on a special poetry project and grand-open it the first day of April, so stay tuned.
April 6, 1922 was the day my mom was born. She passed away (foul play strongly suspected) in a nursing home on April 29, 2013. I'll never forget being... [Read more] The Golden Years March 25, 2019 at 11:53pm
PROMPT:
The Golden Years. Take this in any direction you want.
I'm 66 now, and, looking back on my life, I realize that every year I lived was golden in many ways--and, now, I'm making more golden moments to become golden memories!!!
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... [Read more] Friday Scavenger Hunt Results -- Enjoy!!! March 22, 2019 at 11:52pm
PROMPT:
Use these random words in your entry today:
coast
ego
brink
brown
finger
high
inside
representative
I'm doing a scavenger hunt where each word becomes a keyword that will take me to the place where I'll choose an item from whatever I find there to share. Above each bitem, I'm also putting a link to contributor's portfolio so that you can find more to savor (either there now or could be in the future)...
coast
... [Read more] I'm Crazy & Proud Of It!!! March 21, 2019 at 11:52pm
PROMPT:
“People Who Are Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World, Are The Ones Who Do.” – {x-link:https://www.siltanen.com/about}Rob Siltanen{/x-link}
I believe this is one of the best quotes to live by because it reminds me to think without limits and never doubt my wildest thoughts.. Do you agree? Disagree?
If so what change do you believe you can do to make a difference in the world?
I wear my craziness like a badge of honor!!!
Here's a blog... [Read more] Spring Has Sprung!!! March 20, 2019 at 11:58pm
PROMPT:
What plans do you have for the spring, now that it's officially here. Gardening, traveling, getting in shape, or even writing more now that we have more natural sunlight. Happy Ostara aka the Vernal Equinox aka 1st day of Spring.
Just yesterday, I was saying " " and, now, I'm saying " "
Gardening?
The type of gardening I'll be doing this spring will be of other types than traditional gardening. That is, things such as g... [Read more] ...And Spring Arrives Tomorrow!!! March 19, 2019 at 11:53pm
PROMPT:
Write a good news entry. Find some good news in your area of the world, on the internet, or in your life. Give us the highlights
The good news from here is that I'm getting a little bit of catching up done each day and have been getting a lot of rest. Before this week is over, you'll be seeing some significant changes happening to various parts of my presence at WdC.
By this time tomorrow, it will be several hours into spring, and I'm starting to... [Read more] Quality Of Life March 18, 2019 at 11:48pm
PROMPT:
"The search for an {x-link:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equilibrium}equilibrium{/x-link} is essential for the artist, to be as aware of inner space as he is of outer space."
{x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Tobey}Mark Tobey - Artist{/x-link}
Let this quote inspire your blog entry today..
To me, this means that an artist (and anyone else, for that matter) needs to be mindful of his or her inner needs in order to do his or her... [Read more] Giant Panda March 16, 2019 at 11:59pm
PROMPT:
March 16 is Giant Panda Bear Day{/x-link} .
Write a story, poem, or give us some information about the Giant Panda, which is an endangered species.
Go here to read instructions and apply them to this assignment as well...
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... [Read more] Plans March 15, 2019 at 11:59pm
PROMPT:
Discuss something from the link about what happened in history on March 15th that appealed to you
https://www.onthisday.com/events/march/15
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... [Read more] A Love That Is Alive On Ordinary Days March 14, 2019 at 11:59pm
PROMPT:
The idea of love is sometimes more engaging than the reality of it.
Use this thought to inspire a story or poem in your entry today.
How true this is depends on what love means to you.
True love -- the kind that lasts -- is where spending time with the one you love is special even if you're simply enjoying being together and don't need outer props to make it beautiful because it's beautiful for its own sake.
I'm not saying that it'... [Read more] Just Listen To This Song, And Take It From There... March 13, 2019 at 11:51pm
PROMPT:
Luc Sante said, " It is fascinating and often fruitful to try on another skin,but it is ultimately meaningless if one hasn't acknowledged one's own.."
What do you think? Do you agree with him ?
There's so much more to say, but let's start with this song...
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... [Read more] Words Becoming Keywords (A Scavenger Hunt) March 11, 2019 at 11:55pm
PROMPT:
Use these words in your entry: Mars, life, mercy, independence, forgiveness, grace.
I went on a scavenger hunt of sorts where I entered each word as a keyword in a word search and came up with several choices and ended up choosing these. I also included a link to each writer's portfolio.
Mars
life
mercy
independence
forgiveness
... [Read more] Signs Of Spring Don't Seem To Be As Cut-And-Dried These Days March 5, 2019 at 11:48pm
PROMPT:
I heard the first signs of spring this morning. It was a sparrow singing. What is the first signs of spring in your area? Have they arrived yet?
With the weather the way it's been where this winter has even included thunderstorms and temperatures even making it into the sixties, I think that the surest sign that spring is on its way is that the sun isn't going to bed as early and waking up as late.
Also, the fact that it's now March instead of... [Read more] Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo Ducky!!! February 26, 2019 at 11:53pm
PROMPT:
Write a story, poem, memory, metaphor, or simile about the ocean.
Here I am doing another buzzer-beater (a.k.a. last minute) entry that has an ocean theme to it.
I've also shared my Rubber Ducky Sheet with you. One thing for sure I need to do this week is to add more to that.
What do you get when you combine rubber duckies with ocean currents?
The answer is in this video...
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Membe... [Read more] First-Person Experience February 22, 2019 at 11:50pm
PROMPT:
“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.”~ Paulo Coelho
What are your thoughts?
I can definitely vouch for that, because this is the story of my life.
It seems to me that I have so many things to do that I can hardly decide which one to do first -- and, on top of that, new things to do are always coming up.
No time to go into detail except you can follow me he... [Read more] As The Song Says: "You Can't Take That Away From Me!" February 19, 2019 at 11:50pm
PROMPT:
“The soul that is within me no man can degrade.” – Frederick Douglass
Let this quote by Mr. Douglass inspire your blog entry today.
People can give you and/or me all kinds of degrading labels, but they can't force us to become those labels.
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... [Read more] OhMyGoodness!!! thank you! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!! February 15, 2019 at 11:53pm
PROMPT:
Fun facts Friday, check out these interesting facts and write about whatever one interests you the most.
https://www.rd.com/culture/interesting-facts/
Today's prompt has arrived compliments of -- and I can't thank her enough because I absolutely LOVE sites like this!!!
As you might imagine, I'm going to be putting transportation to it in more than one place just so that I can have it handy because the trivia is delightfully-presented... [Read more] Going Half-A-Century Back In Time... February 14, 2019 at 11:58pm
PROMPT:
Let this quote by T.S. Eliot inspire you entry today.
" It’s strange that words are so inadequate. Yet, like the asthmatic struggling for breath, so the lover must struggle for words."
Happy Valentine's Day!
Several songs came to mind when I read the prompt with the first one being this one:
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I was going to write more about this, but I ended up spending Valentine's Day going in several diffe... [Read more] To Whom It May Concern... February 13, 2019 at 11:57pm
PROMPT:
Write a letter or a poem to someone inviting them to be your valentine.
Will you be my Valentine?
I want to be yours
Not for just a day, a month, a season, a year, or a decade
Not even for just a decade or a millennium
But for infinity
!!!!!!!!!!!!
In other words...
Don't worry!...I'm not going anywhere...
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ring ... [Read more] Stars And Transitions February 12, 2019 at 11:49pm
PROMPT:
"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light;
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."
Sarah Williams, The Old Astronomer to His Pupil
Let this quote inspire you blog entry.
I was inspired by this prompt {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Williams}to get to know the poet better{/x-link} and {x-link:https://www.naic.edu/~gibson/poems/swilliams1.html}to read the entire poem{/x-link} .
In the poem, the ol... [Read more] Comic Relief February 11, 2019 at 11:56pm
PROMPT:
Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me. ~ Sojourner Truth
Let this quote by Sojourner Truth inspire you blog entry.
I, too, believe in the idea of comic relief.
There are times when you have to find the humor in situations or you would lose your mind.
There's also the old saying that yo... [Read more] Message To My Muse Who's Making Me Multitask To The Max February 9, 2019 at 10:56pm
PROMPT:
It's Creation Saturday so write a story, a poem, a rant, or a letter to your muse. Whatever you want about creativity.
This is a [ M ] essage to [ M ] y [ M ] use who's [ M ] aking [ M ] e [ M ] ultitask to the [ M ] ax :
Dear Muse --
There are times when I can't decide wh... [Read more] Are You Ready To Ditch The Apostrophe & The T? February 6, 2019 at 11:57pm
PROMPT:
“People tend to complicate their own lives, as if living weren't already complicated enough.” Carlos Ruiz Zafón, author of The Shadow of the Wind What are your thoughts about his quote? Do you make your own life more complicated than it needs to be. Do you know other people that do?
There's a time to be a dreamer and a time to be a realist.
There are things that just aren't realistic to do such as using your entire paycheck to buy lottery... [Read more] |
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