Pulling weeds, like cleaning house or doing dishes, is one of those chores that need to be done again and again. A chop wood, carry water kind of activity that is necessary but repetitive. The wax on,… more →
First 50 Words - Writing Prompts for Writing Practicewrote 10 hours ago: Pulling weeds, like cleaning house or doing dishes, is one of those chores that need to be done agai … more →
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