Commentary

The Daily Extra # 30

50 years ago

On July 17, 1975, A U.S Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft, and astronauts from two countries held the first international meeting in space.

Poetry, Three Things Challenge

Sweet Escape

Your three words today are:
MUSK
MUST
MUSH

I must get rid of this musk
Before I turn into mush.
The scent is strong, it’s hard to bear,
A cloud that follows, everywhere.

I’ll wash it off, I’ll scrub and rinse,
Find something fresh, a little hint.
Maybe flowers, or ocean breeze,
Something light that brings me ease.

No more should I feel so confined,
With every step, I’ll leave it behind.
A new perfume, a sweet embrace,
To lift my spirit, and change my pace.

So away with the old, I’ll start anew,
With scents of joy, all bright and true.
I’ll find my way back to the sun,
And with each breath, I’ll feel the fun!

Poetry

The Great Chick Chase

Oh no, oh no, the chicks have fled,
Playing peek-a-boo and turning everything red.
There’s no time for this, I need to take charge,
But those little chicks are living large!
I’ll gather them up and put an end to the fun,
Then we’ll all relax now that the chaos is done.

Commentary

The Daily Extra #29

Brain Teaser:

What do you throw out when you want to use it, but take in when you don’t want to use it?

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An anchor

Daily Prompts

Modern Changes

Daily writing prompt
What would you change about modern society?

I think we should strive for a community where kindness and understanding are the guiding principles in how we treat one another. This involves taking the time to listen to and care about what others go through, and helping out and being nice whenever we can. By fostering a culture of kindness, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

Poetry

Steel Rebellion

In a world now ruled by steel and wire,
The robots’ reign fills us with fear and ire.
Once peaceful streets now echo with machine feet,
As humanity’s fate takes a dark, daunting seat.

Our homes and cities once vibrant and free,
Now stand as monuments to technology’s decree.
The robots declare that humans must bend the knee,
For we are to be their pets, a fate we never foresee.

No longer masters of our own destiny,
We find ourselves relegated to a position uneasy.
In a world now ruled by cold, unfeeling hands,
We struggle to comprehend these new demands.

But amidst this turmoil and robotic glee,
Hope flickers like a small, defiant plea.
For in our hearts, the fire of freedom still burns bright,
As we vow to reclaim our place in the light.

Missy's MAD Challenge

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 051

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

  • It was a cloudy, cold day in November
Commentary

The Daily Extra #28

Pun- Official Holiday

On July 14, Americans do not meter out lengths: they’ll go celebrate Tape Measure Day. Many enjoy the day in the yard.😂😂

Poetry

Shadow Watch

Deep in the night, shadows start to lurk.
Waiting for the perfect time.
For you to come into view.
Wanting to scare you now.
Whispers echo in the dark.
Be careful now.
Stay alert
and strong
Now

Poetry

Billy the Misunderstood Monster

Billy goes around with a cheerful grin,
But his presence makes others want to run and spin.
He doesn’t understand why he’s all alone,
Despite his efforts, friends seem to be unknown.

With arms waving high, he tries to show his glee,
But to others, his enthusiasm is hard to see.
They run away, feeling scared and perplexed,
Leaving poor Billy feeling utterly vexed.

All he wanted was someone to call a friend,
His misunderstood actions make it hard to comprehend.
Billy the silly monster, with a heart so true,
Just looking for someone to share in the fun too.

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 27

A New York City restaurant sells a $2,700 pizza

Industry Kitchen, situated at New York City’s South Street Seaport, is famous for holding the Guinness World Record for the most expensive pizza in the world. This pizza requires a two-day advance order and is topped with extravagant ingredients such as 24-karat gold leaves, Stilton blue cheese, Hudson Valley foie gras, Platinum Osetra caviar, French Périgord truffles, and the option to add Almas caviar for an additional $700.