
“I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that’s not pulling the trigger.” —Mia Hamm
A place to show my work

“I learned a long time ago that there is something worse than missing the goal, and that’s not pulling the trigger.” —Mia Hamm

Golden rays awaken,
Painting warmth on tired earth,
Life begins anew.

Whispers of the past,
Resounding through the ages,
Memories unfold.

A bird with feathers so bright,
Sang sweetly from morning till night.
With a flutter and twirl,
It would soar, give a whirl,
And fill lonely hearts with pure light.

A single strand of spaghetti can be called a spaghetto.

“Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln

Every week, a creative prompt will be offered for you to unleash your imagination and artistic skills.
You can share your response in the form of art or any creative expression that the prompt inspires.
There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.
Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.
Your challenge for this week

Due to their high oil content, pistachios are self-heating and can spontaneously combust as they decompose. It can happen under certain circumstances, such as when the nuts are packed too tightly and exposed to humid air or moisture. Indeed, this is true of pretty much any high oil nut.

There once was a girl with a curl,
Who danced with a swish and a twirl.
With the wind in her hair,
She showed off her flair,
And won every heart in the whirl!

The blood and livers of slain gladiators were considered tremendously valuable under the Roman Empire, as people used them to treat epilepsy.

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” —Michael Jordan

“No one changes the world who isn’t obsessed.” —Billie Jean King

“A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence.” —Sonia Sotomayor

Wearing weary pants with a tired seam,
Carrying a burden, like a broken dream.
My spirit feels shattered, frayed and worn,
But still, I carry on, though I feel torn.

Groaners: World’s Best of Bad Jokes and Puns
Q: What is the worst vegetable to serve on a boat?
A: Leeks