Magdelene stormed down the tapestried hallway into the king’s bedchamber – to the bewilderment of his valet. “Guinevere cannot ride my finest horse, father!” The icicle of jealousy pierced her heart. It will melt as the king reveals her sister was thrown, unconscious. Image Credit: Vichaya Kiatying-Angsulee / freedigitalphotos.net Follow LiveContinue Reading
I usually don’t spout scientific theory…but I was recently asked to do a review of “The Science of Parenthood” by Jessica Ziegler and Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, and as a result, have come up with my own theory of parenthood. I am qualified to espouse this theory – because a) I haveContinue Reading
For my first post of 2016, I’ve managed to snag a guest post from one of my favorite new bloggers, an anonymous Canadian who blogs under the name Flight and Scarlet. We’ve traded posts – you can find my New Years post over at Flight and Scarlet! The ChristmasContinue Reading
So much to do today. Get Bae to daycare. Doctor. Clean kitchen. Take clothes to Amity. Oh – and a blog post. Microstory? Easy enough. (Hours later). Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Oops! Crap. What’s the prompt? Who dropped what??? Oh. It’s me. Image credit: Stuart Miles / freedigitalphotos.netContinue Reading
If you’ve been following me for a while, then you’re probably aware of my girl crush on Tamara Bowman from Tamara Like Camera. She does a questionnaire at the end of the year, a review of what she has become. I’ve enjoyed this year of her blog especially – she’sContinue Reading
I don’t know you that well. A lottery ticket is usually an easy gift – more of a dream than a reality. Over $300 mil for Powerball. So I got you one. And then…I won. Enjoy your shakeweight. Bought my own island. Image Credit: Mister GC / freedigitalphotos.net Follow LiveContinue Reading
I rethought this microstory after writing it. The “Ultimate” question for this week’s microstory prompt is “Where is the Ring?” This 42 word post talks of many rings…not just the one ring…and it’s more of a scene than a story. Thought I might post it for you anyway as IContinue Reading
Diving deeper, she feels the bottom blindly. Rings! Gold! Can’t find them! A troll snickers lakeside, watching the water ring around her as she disappears. Like the others, she’ll end at the bottom. Too focused on the prize to get the riddle. Follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Bloglovin Live byContinue Reading
“Hello…it’s me.” My husband’s voice booms through the phone – not realizing what he’s unleashing. A giant worm slips in my ear and winds it’s way through an seemingly endless maze. It will take days to work out. Thanks a lot Adele. Image Credit: imagerymajestic / freedigitalphotos.net Follow Live byContinue Reading
Balance is easy Children go first to third Dad fourth and Mom last. Image credit: holohololand / freedigitalphotos.net Follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin Live by SurpriseWant Live By Surprise in your inbox? Click here to join our mailing list or follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Bloglovin for the latestContinue Reading
