Tag: mary beth magee
member name: Mary Beth Magee
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June 08, 2008 11:10 PM EDT --
He was tall and (in my eyes, at least) handsome. I was flattered by his attention and eventually yielded to his wooing. We were wed, and I felt the world was a beautiful dream. We made a perfect set. . . .
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August 27, 2007 12:10 PM EDT --
The dog lay upon the floor waiting for his master to arrive, but he would soon find an unpleasant surprise. The step on the porch was not his master's familiar hobbling gait, but instead a steady, . . .
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February 03, 2008 12:17 PM EST --
Kelly stood silently, watching the ripples spread across the water. He hadn't expected to be so shaken by the simple action of tossing a box from a bridge. Yet he felt rattled to the core. . . .
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June 08, 2008 10:02 PM EDT --
We interrupt our programming for this special news bulletin!
Officials report an entire town wiped out in a catastrophic leak of pickling brine from Hilltop Pickle Works. The town of Gherkin . . .
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March 11, 2008 09:59 PM EDT --
Cathy smiled at the reflection of the white gown in the old mirror. She hastened to correct the precarious drape of the oversized neckline. One day, she would grow up enough to fill it out properly. . . .
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June 18, 2008 01:40 PM EDT --
When I got the summons, I was psyched up to serve and do my civic duty. Who knows? Maybe I'll get to serve on a case worthy of a bestseller. At the very least, it will be grist for the old writing . . .
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April 06, 2008 05:47 PM EDT --
My sister Daisy sent this email out as an update on Mama ( aka The Judge of the Short Story First Line Challenge). I thought I'd pass it along so you have the straight scoop on where things stand. . . .
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June 09, 2008 10:38 PM EDT --
The cost of gas is through the stratosphere. A vacation away may be out of the question. But I've found a way to enjoy a little getaway without using any gas at all.
I have a subscription . . .
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July 23, 2008 06:51 PM EDT --
Plotting is a rude word. I prefer 'strategic planning.' Men make their plots, I make my plans. They think me brainless, suitable only for decoration and diversion. Won't they be . . .
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January 31, 2008 09:28 PM EST --
Searching the Internet is a fact of life these days. There are search engines on top of search engines from which to choose. How do you choose the most effective one?
If supporting a charitable . . .
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January 05, 2008 08:13 PM EST --
Here's the Sentence for week 30:
"A steady wind blew across the meadow, slowly erasing the footprints which disturbed the newly fallen snow."
The required . . .
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April 12, 2007 10:01 AM EDT --
Midnight
Nothing stirs,
All at peace.
Stillness,
Starry night.
Flocks at rest.
Watching,
Standing guard,
Fighting sleepy thoughts.
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February 21, 2008 10:55 AM EST --
A blink, a wink,
a flirty look -
A tiny smile follows.
Is it something in your eye?
Or something in your heart?
Dare I think you meant to do it?
Spread, smile, . . .
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May 28, 2008 09:19 PM EDT --
"You'll know him right away. He's well-built, blonde, blue eyes, about six feet tall. Unless the plane is full of male models, he'll be the most handsome fellow there and even then he'll . . .
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June 18, 2008 01:05 PM EDT --
The day was gray and gloomy. My mood matched it. I hated the commute, the crowds and my too-tight schedule. Barreling toward the entrance to the building where I had my next appointment, I . . .
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November 14, 2008 10:06 AM EST --
I thought I'd give you an update on Mama, the original Judge of the Short Story First Line Challenge
She is stronger than she was when I arrived. She's getting up more and beginning . . .
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April 12, 2007 10:07 AM EDT --
As Christmas comes, the rushing starts.
How often is God rushed out of our hearts?
We're anxious to get the right gift for each one,
Yet we almost ignore God's gift of His Son.
A rush for the . . .
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April 23, 2007 01:33 PM EDT --
As a Cub Scout Den Leader, way back when, I learned lots of neat tricks for campouts. One of the favorite recipes for a quick and easy supper which everyone would eat was Hobo Suppers.
Because each . . .
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October 02, 2007 10:59 AM EDT --
As moderator of a private group (Short Story First Line Challenge - firstlinego.gather.com - an unrepentant plug for the group!) and a member of several others, I found myself a little confused with the . . .
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October 04, 2007 11:37 AM EDT --
It wasn't really his name but we all called him Mr. Baytown after his hometown. In my memory, I see him in hazy silhouette, leaning against his rig at the loading dock of Jackson Brewing Company in . . .
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