Today's Writing Prompt: Job

Write about when you were laid off or fired, or you quit a job. (If this doesn't apply, write about another responsibility/activity that ended.)

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: patagoniantruthfish

In my first year at college I got a job waiting tables in a reasonably upmarket (for my po-dunk home town) steak and seafood grill. At the end of the first week, a few after-work beers turned into a couple of rounds of tequila shots and friendly banter became (still good natured, I thought) ribbing about political affiliations... Anyway I was the new guy so I wasn't really taking part when the next thing I knew the owner had taken objection to something the chef had said and threw the guy through one of the large street facing windows. After a long night with the chef in the local ED I went back the next day and quit.
"So you're taking his side?" was the response.
As far as I know I was the only one who quit over the deal, including the chef, so I don't know. I was a bit soft I guess, still had lofty ideals about workplace violence and the like.

Congratulations on another win, patagoniantruthfish! At least you got a good story out of the job!

Today's Writing Prompt: Temper

When you "lose your temper" where is the best place to find it?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Family Man

I am one who does not always outwardly express the loss of my temper; although it does happen. More often than not, I tend to keep my temper tantrums in check, but when I blow my top and my blood pressure rises and the skin color of my forehead turns red it is often difficult to hide and I must run to the place where I can find my temper and regain my composure.

That place would be in my car, where I can play a soothing CD of instrumental worship on and just cry out to my Heavenly Father and ask for his peace to cover me and take any anger built up inside of me away.

Congratulations on another win, Family Man! That sounds like an excellent way to "find" your lost temper.

One-Minute Writing of the Week: Darsh

I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 6/12-6/18.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: Darsh (Wednesday's winner)

Prompt: Children's book. Write about a children's book that you still enjoy reading as an adult. (If you're still a child, write about a book you think you'll still enjoy reading when you're older!)

I grew up with Enid Blyton and spent all my childhood playing detective, stalking innocent neighbours whom I was convinced were spies and tracking clues in garbage bins.

No amount of detention, time-outs or a good whacking deterred me from what I believed to be my calling.

Twenty-two years later, I still find something to smile or laugh when I read the Famous Five or the Five Find-Outers.

Congratulations, Darsh! You're welcome to put a One-Minute Writing of the Week Winner button on your blog. Click here if you'd like to snag it.

Today's Writing Prompt: Move

Write about a recent move you've made.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Ron.

Last Saturday, I moved one barstool to my left, bought the babe next to me a margarita and asked her if she was worried about the roll call up in heaven being short one angel.

I dunno; that line usta work...
I must be gettin old.

Congratulations on another win, Ron.! I can't believe your smoooth move didn't work.

Today's Writing Prompt: Fall

Write about a time you fell.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: June Calender

Some falls can't be forgotten. At the end of a trip to Southern China we had just driven up in the Himalayas to our last city, one that had recently renamed itself Shangri-la, at 14,000 feet. I was eager to see it and to see it's mostly Tibetan citizens. Some children in native dress on a small bank across a ditch from the road waved at us. 'Photo op," someone said -- the diver to stopped.

He stopped, we clicked and I wanted to give the children some stickers I had for just such a purpose so I jumped across the ditch. But didn't make it. I fell. [High altitudes make me a bit giddy] People tried to help me up but I couldn't move. I had broken my hip. Being X-rayed and flying home with a broke hip is another chapter.

Congratulations on another win, June! That is definitely a memorable fall! Ouch...in more ways than one!

Today's Writing Prompt: Beverage

What is your favorite beverage--and what does that say about you?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Melinda (Sew-Lin)

My favorite drink is chocolate milk and I like to think it says that "I like to party."

Congratulations on another win, Melinda! I'm quite certain that's what chocolate milk means. It certainly applies to my daughter.

Weekly Mister Linky: 6/26-7/2

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Today's Writing Prompt: Six Word Saturday

Describe your life in six words.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Graciegreen

Sticky little fingers leave heart prints.

Congratulations on another win, Graciegreen. What a sweet six words!

Friday Fiction: Watch

Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Watch."

Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I open up the One-Minute Writing of the Day contest to entries of various lengths.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Michelle @ The True Book Addict

Richard had worked on the night watch in the Tower for years. He patrolled the required areas silently. He didn't like working in the Tower. Too many souls had passed through its doors to the scaffold. It was a dismal place. As he was passing the quarters which housed the prisoners of high status, he heard a woman's voice. He looked through the small window in the door and saw a slight, pretty woman on her knees, praying fervently. She had a courageous air about her and there was a strange heavenly light surrounding her head. He was astounded by the apparent strength emanating from her...she who was destined for the executioner's sword on the morrow. He hung his head, his spirit much afflicted, and continued down the corridor.

Congratulations on another win, Michelle! I'd like to hear more about the guard's story.

Today's Writing Prompt: Want ads

Write a blurb that you could post in the want ads.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Darsh

Wanted : A man who wouldn't whine when he sees me eating vegetarian food or panic when he sees me talking to my fridge when I'm hungry. Urgent. Apply ASAP.

Congratulations on another win, Darsh! Your Want Ad has now been published....

Today's Writing Prompt: Glass

In your mind is the glass half-full, half-empty, or something else?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Billy Jorgensen

My kids are very spilly, so I only pour half a glass at a time for them which both increases the amount of hyperactivity that the glass can sustain while being carried and mitigates the total damage done when it is inevitably tipped beyond its operational beverage retaining angle.
This may have the long term effect of reducing their expectations in other areas of life (their baseline is a half empty glass), but then imagine how thrilled they'll be when life occasionally throws a full glass their way. They'll be like "OMG! How FULL is this glass? I can hardly believe it... better drink some before I try to carry it across the carpet to the sofa-cum-trampoline"

Congratulations on another win, Billy! You won this because of four words: "operaitonal beverage retaining angle." (And if you know what that angle actually is, and how to keep kids from somehow even spilling drinks that have tops and straws, please...pass along the wisdom.)

Today's Writing Prompt: List

Make a list (of whatever you want.)

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Ron.

Things I shoulda said

>>>Not until you show me some ID.
>>>Yes, dear.
>>>Here. Now you do it.
>>>What smell?
>>>No; and I'm not gonna start now.
>>>I've had enough, thanks.
>>>Which switch? This one, here?
>>>No, it doesn't make your ass look fat.

Congratulations on another win, Ron.! As usual...thanks for making me smile.

Today's Writing Prompt: Favor

To whom do you owe a favor?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Geeta

Favors go to friends and family
Those who've done sweet things for me
So much support - this way & that
For a novel, upcoming - in September, you see!
I never could do it without all their love
& even of readers who said "strive above!"

So favors - they're endless, & one day I hope
I'll give back to them what they've given to me

Congratulations on another win, Geeta--and a BIG congrats on your upcoming novel!

Today's Writing Prompt: Club

If you were to start a club, what would be its purpose, and what would you call it?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Michelle @ the True Book Addict

I have wanted to start a book club for years. I have a couple of book clubs on Goodreads, but I really want to have a book club that would meet in person to discuss books. I am determined to some day accomplish this and when I do, I will probably call it "True Book Addicts Unite," a spin off from the name of my book blog.

Congratulations on another win, Michelle! I am planning on joining an in-person book club soon and am really looking forward to it.

Weekly Mister Linky: 6/19-6/25

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One-Minute Writing of the Week: June Calender

I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 6/5-6/11.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: June Calender (Friday's winner)

Friday Fiction: Theatre. Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Theatre." (Or "theater" if you prefer that spelling!)

The theatre was empty except for three people sitting three rows back from center stage. On stage an odd assortment of furniture stood where elegant chairs and tables would be when the set was built and furnished. The actress playing Hedda wore a long muslin skirt and a silly t-shirt. The other actors wore their usual jeans.

In a back row, unseen, I watched the play unfold with occasional calls of "line" from the actors and responses from the director's assistant. The onrush of Hedda's unhappiness wsa not broken. Her anger and pain were mine. I left dazed.

A week later I watched the same scenes on a well made set, in elaborate costume; but the rehearsal's raw emotion had been subsumed by the facade of stagecraft.

Congratulations, June, on another One-Minute Writing of the Week win!

Today's Writing Prompt: End

When does...or doesn't...the end justify the means?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Faisal

For us living in a normal world, the end would never justify the mean. We can easily say that. But believe me when I say, there are situations when the end justifies the means. I have never been in one, but we've often read about it. The price that a child got to pay for a piece of bread; you can come up with your own cruel scenario. Maybe for us, what happened was wrong, but what about the child who had to do the evil deeds for his own survival. The fact whether the means are justified or not lays solely on the eye of the beholder.

Congratulations on the win, Faisal! I appreciated your nuanced response. Feel free to put a One-Minute Writer WINNER! button on your blog.

Friday Fiction: Clue

Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Clue."

Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I open uhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifp the One-Minute Writing of the Day contest to entries of various lengths.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Family Man

Slowly I trudged down the sidewalk and up the steps to enter my haven. Tired from a long day’s work and what seemed an even longer commute home, I couldn’t unlock the door fast enough and proceed to the couch and settle down for a quiet evening without the family being home. The moment I stepped into the house, a chocolate-laced aroma that infiltrated the entire living space grabbed my attention. I immediately made like a bloodhound to the kitchen to investigate the enticing temptation. As I anxiously approached the kitchen, my mind filled with the desire to sinfully indulge in some chocolate chip cookies and cold milk. When I stepped around the corner expecting to find the desire of my lust, my excitement turned to dismay. There was nothing. Nada. Zilch. Not a single morsel in sight, or so I thought. Exhaling in disappointment I prepared for my retreat to the couch, when it caught my eye. A single crumb lay innocently on the tablecloth. It may not have been much, but this clue was the evidence needed for me to launch my investigation .

Congratulations on the win, Family Man! I like your light-hearted mystery. Feel free to put a One-Minute Writer WINNER! button on your blog.

Today's Writing Prompt: Food

Is there a particular food that makes you feel loved? If so, write about it.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: patagoniantruthfish

For cold, lumpy, stubbly, unfeeling stepfather mashed potatos, pulverise them with a potato masher. No complicated condiments.

For warm, fluffy, cuddly, nana mashed potatos, whip them with a kenwood chefette. Add butter and salt to taste.

Congratulations on another win, patagoniantruthfish! This is such an interesting insight about food and relationships.

Today's Writing Prompt: Children's book

Write about a children's book that you still enjoy reading as an adult. (If you're still a child, write about a book you think you'll still enjoy reading when you're older!)

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Darsh

I grew up with Enid Blyton and spent all my childhood playing detective, stalking innocent neighbours whom I was convinced were spies and tracking clues in garbage bins.

No amount of detention, time-outs or a good whacking deterred me from what I believed to be my calling.

Twenty-two years later, I still find something to smile or laugh when I read the Famous Five or the Five Find-Outers.

Congratulations on another win, Darsh! I love the thought of you playing detective as a kid!

Today's Writing Prompt: Right

How do you know when someone is right for you?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: For blue skies.

When you don't hesitate before you speak, when when you have nothing left to prove.

Congratulations on another win, For blue skies.! This is a beautiful barometer for knowing when someone is right for you.

Today's Writing Prompt: Expect

What do you expect today?
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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Heather

It's the first no-school day we've had since February. I'm both excited and terrified to be with my children by myself for so many hours. It's not technically the hours today that terrify and exhilarate me. It's the 10 week stretch of those hours. I expect annoying and joy in high amounts in each and every day.

Congratulations on another win, Heather! I hope your summer is going well!

Today's Writing Prompt: Healthy

What is your definition of "healthy"?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Crafty Green Poet

Having energy, being free of aches and pains and debilitating worries. Being able to do the things you love.

Congratulations on another win, Crafty Green Poet! I like that your definition includes "being free of...debilitating worries." I know that's an important part of my health too.

Weekly Mister Linky: 6/12 through 6/18

If you respond to a prompt on your own website/blog this week, feel free to link here! And you're also welcome to use this week's Mister Linky if you write a blog post about The One-Minute Writer.

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One-Minute Writing of the Week: For blue skies.

I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 5/29-6/4.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: For blue skies. (Sunday's winner)

Prompt: Goodbye. Write about a goodbye that was hard for you.

I knew what he was going back to once we left. His small one bedroom apartment that we were never invited into. He was slow and shy, small and old. He always laughed at my enthusiasm. That was the only way I knew how to make him smile. I don't think anyone else wanted to think about how alone he would be when we went back home. I'm not sure if they cared enough. But he's alone in that city that he fled to. I wonder if he feels betrayed by it. All I know is that I felt so at home whene we traveled with him, showing us everything you need to see when you go to San Francisco. Driving by uncle Gene's old house and the peak where they let him go. I wanted so badly to take your loneliness away, but all I could do was hug you goodbye.

Congratulations, For blue skies.! You're welcome to put a One-Minute Writing of the Week Winner button on your blog. Click here if you'd like to snag it.

Today's Writing Prompt: Tacky

Write about something you think is tacky.
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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Darsh

I was in Louis Vuitton boutique last month (window-shopping, mind you) when I saw this lady trotting into the store in a pair of blue Manolos. She was dressed to the nines.

In the worst possible way.

Totting a Gucci bag, she had slashes of orange, fuchsia and green eye shadow worn with a heavily bedazzled-yellow top that says 'Good girls go to heaven; Bad girls go to Amsterdam'.

She was around mid-fifties.

Pointing to a tote, she looked at the sales assistant and said; "Gimme that Plada bag!".

The sales assistant looked like he would be having a stroke any minute then.

Congratulations on another win, Darsh! I love your description--I can picture the woman you're describing! (And yes, she's very tacky in my mind's eye!)

Friday Fiction: Theatre

Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Theatre." (Or "theater" if you prefer that spelling!)

Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) storhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gify. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I open up the One-Minute Writing of the Day contest to entries of various lengths.

Click on the "Friday Fiction" tag beneath the post to see more examples of Friday Fiction writings.

If you respond to this prompt on your blog or website, be sure to visit the Weekly Mister Linky so others can easily click on your link!

One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: June Calender

The theatre was empty except for three people sitting three rows back from center stage. On stage an odd assortment of furniture stood where elegant chairs and tables would be when the set was built and furnished. The actress playing Hedda wore a long muslin skirt and a silly t-shirt. The other actors wore their usual jeans.

In a back row, unseen, I watched the play unfold with occasional calls of "line" from the actors and responses from the director's assistant. The onrush of Hedda's unhappiness wsa not broken. Her anger and pain were mine. I left dazed.

A week later I watched the same scenes on a well made set, in elaborate costume; but the rehearsal's raw emotion had been subsumed by the facade of stagecraft.

Congratulations on another win, June! I absolutely love this. I remember participating in a specific rehearsal and experiencing this--a magical connection with the scene and with the actor opposite me--even with scripts still in hand. I always loved that scene, but somehow none of the performances left the same impression on me as that particular rehearsal did.

Today's Writing Prompt: Unannounced

If someone knocked on your door unannounced right now, who would you want it to be? Who would you not want it to be?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Ron.

Sandra. Carol Anne.

Congratulations on another win, Ron.! I know this is an inside joke among those who have read a lot of your posts here...and I loved it!

One-Minute Writing of the Week: Michelle

I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 5/22-5/28.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: Michelle @ The True Book Addict (Friday's winner)

Prompt: Friday Fiction: Early. Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Early."

The early morning was the best time for us to set off to market. The marketplace was deserted this early. There was no dust flying and the stench of filth and unwashed bodies together in close proximity had not taken over the fresh air of dawn's early light.

Congratulations, Michelle! You're welcome to put a One-Minute Writing of the Week Winner button on your blog. Click here if you'd like to snag it.

Today's Writing Prompt: Popular

Were you popular as a kid? Are you now?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Crafty Green Poet

I worked hard at school, I was no good at sport, I was quiet and withdrawn and wore the most sensible possible interpretation of the school uniform. I was anything but popular.

Congratulations on the win, Crafty Green Poet! I can relate to this! Feel free to put a One-Minute Writer WINNER! button on your blog.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:

I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 5/14-5/20.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: rlavalette (Ron.) (Monday's winner)

Prompt: Fire. Write about a time you played with fire.

I remeber it well, even after all these years. Her name was Carol Anne and, frankly, I don't know how I escaped without being more seriously burned. I will never do that again. I swear.

Congratulations on another weekly win, Ron.!

Today's Writing Prompt: Competition

Write about a competition you've enjoyed being involved in.

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One-Minute Writing of hte Day:
Writer: davidseven

I won a writing contest that I entered last year.

Actually I came third, but I am quite sure that the guy who came first wasn't even close to as excited as I was about it, so I consider that a win.

:-)

Congratulations on another win, davidseven! Would it be more exciting if I told you that you're the third place winner today?

Today's Writing Prompt: Believe

Write about a situation that made you think, "I can't believe I just did that."

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Darsh

It was the premier screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The cinema, was unusually deserted though. Armed with a bag of popcorn and a super-sized cup of Coke (yes, the drink not that happy substance), my sister and I marched excitedly into the hall.In our unbridled enthusiasm to watch the movie, I forgot to visit the ladies.Halfway through a suspense-filled scene, my bladder decided to play havoc. Try as I might, I could not control it and I had to make a decision there and then :

i) Run to the ladies and miss an important scene OR

ii) Attempt to control my rather stubborn bladder.

In the end, I made up my mind. I emptied my Coke, emptied my bladder in the empty cup and emptied my dignity, modesty and propriety in the process.

I still cannot believe I did that too.

Congratulations on another win, Darsh! I think the other responders agree with me--we can't believe you did that either!

Today's Writing Prompt: Morning

What's the first thing you do after you get out of bed in the morning?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Divenita

Whenver i get up, i look for mom. As though im a kid, but it makes sense. i look for love.

Congratulations on another win, Divenita! This is so sweet.

Weekly Mister Linky: 6/5 through 6/11

If you respond to a prompt on your own website/blog this week, feel free to link here! And you're also welcome to use this week's Mister Linky if you write a blog post about The One-Minute Writer.

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1. Enter your name, and let us know which day's prompt you're responding to (e.g., "Beth Monday").
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3. Enter the URL of the actual post that you want people to visit--not your blog or website's home page! ("http://cbethblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/one-minute-writer-response.html" would be correct; "http://cbethblog.blogspot.com" would not.)
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Today's Writing Prompt: Exciting

What's the most exciting thing about your life right now?

One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Darsh

I've finally left my abusive boyfriend of seven years. It took all the courage I could muster and all the encouragement from friends and strangers to make the first move. I am fearful and I am sometimes doubtful. But more than that, the fact that I chose to live my life, is exciting. The fact that I chose to say 'NO' is both empowering and thrilling.The fact that I can finally speak out to the world about this, THAT is exciting.

Congratulations on another win, Darsh! I agree...that is very exciting! Good for you!

Friday Fiction: 472

Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "472."

Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I open up the One-Minute Writing of the Day contest to entries of various lengths.

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Michael V

"There is no way this could possibly work," I told the wiry-haired old man.
He was a wry old fellow, much devoted to his numerous projects, all of which were inventions designed to preform some task or another, of which none of them were proven to actually work.
"Bah!" he said, tugging on his scratchy tan suit coat and vest.
Straightening his black corduroy bow tie, he attached a final dial to the machine, a car-sized steel sphere with hundreds of bolts and several stabilizers attached to it.
"You'll see once this hour's through, eh? Call me a quack, eh, Robert?"
I sighed. "We're yet to see if this one works any more than the thousands of others."
His lip quivered for a moment, but then he opened a large door on the curious device, and I followed him inside. Inside were two old-fashioned, cushioned seats. Taking one of them, with a resigned sigh; I knew this wouldn't work. I watched my old friend as he shut the door and pushed a large red button labeled "472." I wondered why he had put that particular number on it, but he had done things far more odd.
To my surprise, the machine began to tumble and shake, and after a few moments, it stopped.
I immediately opened the door and looked outside.
He had designed it to be a Time Machine...
It looked normal outside, if a little darker. the buildings were our own.
I was about to turn back when I heard a strange noise. Something between a bellow, a cry, and a roar. I turned back, and saw a strange thing.
A full grown T-Rex ran towards us.
The old inventor was smiling as he emerged, but when he saw the creature...
He scowled. "Ach, I knew this could happen!" He cursed.
I turned toward him. "What have you done?"
He merely shook his head in despair...

Congratulations on the win, Michael V! I want to hear more of the story! Feel free to put a One-Minute Writer WINNER! button on your blog.

One-Minute Writing of the Week: Hank Greer

I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 5/8-5/14.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: Hank Greer (Thursday's winner)

Prompt: Overused. Write about something you thing is overused.

Hyperbole has become overused. Laying it on thick combined with amplification are making mountains out of molehills through the use of overstatements that exceed the greatest embellishments and exaggerations.

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It is so over the top..

Congratulations on another weekly win, June!

Today's Writing Prompt: Leader/Follower/Loner

Are you usually a leader, a follower, or a loner?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: davidseven

I would like to think that I am a leader, but I am too afraid to look over my shoulder and see.

Congratulations on another win, davidseven! I like your insightful, clever response.

Today's Writing Prompt: Question

What question would you not want to answer right now?

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One-Minute Writing of the Day:
Writer: Ron.

"What question would you not want to answer right now?"

Congratulations on another win, Ron.! I'm glad you answered the dreaded question.... It made me laugh.