Tag Archives: dailyprompt

Quote of the Day

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Topher

Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? ‘Some people have a lot to say about lives they’ve never lived, offering opinions on struggles they’ve never faced, and passing judgment on paths they’ve never … Continue reading →

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At the Playground

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Topher

Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? In year five, I was new to Saint Agnes From the Chinese school I usually got lunch off the canteen lots of … Continue reading →

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Stage Fright

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Topher

What makes you nervous?

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Farewell, My Mormons

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Topher

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Five-pointer

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Topher

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? A few reasons brighten up my day. Happiness is relative. Other WordPress bloggers have varied answers to today’s daily prompt. Even if cloning was legal and feasible, no two humans are … Continue reading →

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‘Gawad Kalinga‘

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Topher

What job would you do for free? Easy. In a heartbeat, I’d volunteer to be a beta reader. For the uninitiated, these bookworms are given ARCs (advance reader copies). The latter are final drafts before the books go live. Netgalley … Continue reading →

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‘McLovin’

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Topher

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? I’ll tell you want I didn’t wanna be. As a five year old, just as now, I never entertained being a wino. After Superbad Rarely, I … Continue reading →

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The Metaphysician, por favor

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Topher

What was the best compliment you’ve received? In response to the daily prompt, I’m gonna share ‘The Metaphysician’. The poem forms part of my collection. ‘Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds’ – Albert Einstein, Nobel-winning physicist … Continue reading →

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Five-peat

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Topher

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? There are a few that fits that description. Today, I’ll focus on The Bourne Ultimatum, which I saw at the cinema. It was well worth the price of … Continue reading →

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A Pricey Lesson

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Topher

What is the last thing you learned? My brand new iPhone 16e isn’t good value. Last week, it was my birthday gift to myself. We went back to my roots, in Macquarie Centre. Dined at a Thai restaurant. The black … Continue reading →

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