I just saw the prompt and as I am going to be busy with the gardener all day tomorrow, I had to strain to produce my contribution here and now. It is midnight now and I probably won't sleep because my brain is still fizzing.
This is the first time I have done a Magpie, though I have known some people from other areas. I am looking forward to meeting people here. Nice topic, Willow.
Missed last week :( Life has just taken hold of me and I'm so busy...need to slow down and enjoy the changing of the leaves before they all fall off and leave a barren wilderness.
Well... I was aiming for a little closer to the beginning of this, but work has been really crazy lately, leaving only limitted time to participate in blogland.
I hope everyone enjoys this segment of Jack's tale.... had a tough time figuring how to fit this one into what I had already been working on.
Mr Linky is stil ignoring my efforts. I had a ready made offeringHERE but as usual, Mr Linky didn't want to know...I can't for the life of me decide why he has problems with me on this blog, as on others, he accepts me with no problems...
Dear Willow: Minor emergency. My post number 37 doesn't link with my blog; it just goes to a generic Blogspot location. 38 goes to my blog. I'd appreciate it if you could delete #37 and keep #38.
Your fine photo reminded me of something I posted a year ago (before I'd come across your site). It was one of my better efforts, so I linked to that. Thanks for the service you provide, Willow.
Astonishingly early post for me...leaving me the remainder of the week to concentrate on other things - pr maybe just write another one! Nice pic Willow
The selection of images are beyond beautiful...I can only speek for myself when I say they make we want to write. But then that is what you are so very good at! Thank you.
Like Ms. Friko, my sleep does get interrupted by creativity. Often when an idea begins to gestate, I have to rise with just a few winks under my belt, and exorcise these demons of prose, essay, and poetics. For those of you that may not have read through the comments over at the Manor on Willow's poem, I remind you that my piece, GROUT FISHING IN AMERICA, is rife with humor, and should be read with tongue in cheek.
And naive me, only today did I realize that on the MAGPIE lexicon, the commenter YOU'RE NEXT is only a prompt and not a person!
This was a great prompt Willow! I love when I click on the site and see the photo for the first time and get an immediate feeling about what to write. Thanks!
Nothing came, nothing came and then - there it was in my mind to go with your picture prompt. Thank you so much for Magpie Tales. They are great fun to write.
I can't believe I am so quick off the mark this week! Lovely prompt Willow
ReplyDeleteI just commented on everyone's Magpies here so far. Please come see my Magpie, a fantastical one, at http://thelunaticsdiary.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI just saw the prompt and as I am going to be busy with the gardener all day tomorrow, I had to strain to produce my contribution here and now.
ReplyDeleteIt is midnight now and I probably won't sleep because my brain is still fizzing.
It's been a while since I wrote my last magpie, but now I'm back again, I just couldn't stay away :) A bit sad about the ones I missed...
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures as always Willow!
Thank you!
Perfect image for the season!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, Willow. I'm glad to find so many others who love autumn as much as I do :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have done a Magpie, though I have known some people from other areas. I am looking forward to meeting people here. Nice topic, Willow.
ReplyDeleteThis is something that I posted earlier and I may post another Magpie. I am little under the weather so this may have to do for this week.
ReplyDeleteWillow- your Autumn leaves are earlier than ours- today was warmer than usual..great image to write from!
ReplyDeletelovely! the immediate thought is the Autumn Leaves jazz number.. :) will come up with something soon..
ReplyDeleteMissed last week :( Life has just taken hold of me and I'm so busy...need to slow down and enjoy the changing of the leaves before they all fall off and leave a barren wilderness.
ReplyDeleteWell... I was aiming for a little closer to the beginning of this, but work has been really crazy lately, leaving only limitted time to participate in blogland.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone enjoys this segment of Jack's tale.... had a tough time figuring how to fit this one into what I had already been working on.
One more before I go ....
ReplyDeleteLove the picture - realistic yet abstract. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAutumn my favorite season, "natures second spring", a lovely and inspirational photo prompt.
ReplyDeleteJoanny
Got something together. Sort of. Interesting pic, as usual. Thanks, Willow.
ReplyDeleteMr Linky is stil ignoring my efforts. I had a ready made offeringHERE but as usual, Mr Linky didn't want to know...I can't for the life of me decide why he has problems with me on this blog, as on others, he accepts me with no problems...
ReplyDeleteLike the spider, I have tried and tried again, and I do believe this time it may have worked... We shall see, no doubt...
ReplyDeleteDear Willow: Minor emergency. My post number 37 doesn't link with my blog; it just goes to a generic Blogspot location. 38 goes to my blog. I'd appreciate it if you could delete #37 and keep #38.
ReplyDeleteSplendid image,Willow!
ReplyDeleteMine is up here:
http://myintuitivemind.blogspot.com/2010/10/magpie-35.html
Hi,
ReplyDeleteNice picture...Here is mine...
Your fine photo reminded me of something I posted a year ago (before I'd come across your site). It was one of my better efforts, so I linked to that. Thanks for the service you provide, Willow.
ReplyDeleteA spate of autumn is drowning the bloggosphere.
ReplyDeleteMine will be up tomorrow morning.
This one just made me want to have fun! Thanks...another opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWell, that was a lot of fun!
ReplyDeletehttp://writerquake.blogspot.com/2010/10/mag-35-falling.html
thanks for the inspiring pic!!
ReplyDeleteMy magpie is up :)
Mine is not as grumblesome as usual.
ReplyDeleteI changed my link as I have a separate blog to post my poems and not sure if I linked correctly. Still waiting to see if it will work.
ReplyDeleteThis prompt made me so happy. Don't see much color here in Central California so any opportunity to write it into my mind makes me smile and laugh!
ReplyDeleteRead My Autumnal Magpie!
Great week everyone. Look forward to reading everyone over the weekend.
ReplyDeleteBisous,
Love and Light,
Sender
Thanks Willow. Angother great Picture to work from!
ReplyDeleteHello, Autumn!
ReplyDeleteposted one, thanks for reading!
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ReplyDeleteHere is the link:
ReplyDeletehttp://alakaline.blogspot.com/2010/10/autumn.html/
I deleted the prev comment as the <ahref.. hyperlink is not working for me.
This picture was challenging, but it was fun writing about it.
ReplyDeleteAstonishingly early post for me...leaving me the remainder of the week to concentrate on other things - pr maybe just write another one!
ReplyDeleteNice pic Willow
Phew! Just back from Somerset. A bit late....sorry.
ReplyDeleteWind, leaves and hills go together ...
ReplyDeleteThe selection of images are beyond beautiful...I can only speek for myself when I say they make we want to write. But then that is what you are so very good at! Thank you.
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http://www.itcrossedmymindblog.com
Thanks so much, willow, for removing the bad link. Greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI think my mind is freezing up!
ReplyDeleteArtsy leaf photo!!
ReplyDeleteMy 'maiden voyage' here. I'll dip around and see what others are up to!?
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly wonderful fall picture!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this!
ReplyDeleteWow this is filling up fast!
ReplyDeleteI often read here, but this is my first time joining the group. This is a double-decker - Poetry Bus and Magpie Tale.
ReplyDeleteGoing on with the series of the mysterious couple...will the changing of the seasons mean a change in themselves?
ReplyDeleteYour support is much appreciated as it gives me great encouragement and inspiration.
Thankyou and enjoy (:
Superb prompt. Stimulating and would have made an excellent post in its own right.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dave, I took this photo through the skylights last October, after a particularly strong storm blew ginkgo leaves to the back of the house.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, Mr. B! :)
ReplyDeleteLike Ms. Friko, my sleep does
ReplyDeleteget interrupted by creativity.
Often when an idea begins to
gestate, I have to rise with just
a few winks under my belt,
and exorcise these demons of
prose, essay, and poetics.
For those of you that may not
have read through the comments
over at the Manor on Willow's
poem, I remind you that my
piece, GROUT FISHING IN
AMERICA, is rife with humor,
and should be read with
tongue in cheek.
And naive me, only today
did I realize that on the
MAGPIE lexicon, the
commenter YOU'RE NEXT
is only a prompt
and not a person!
Great photography Willow, and wonderful prompt!
ReplyDeleteHope everyone has a wonderful weekend! :-)
I'll never get through all of these! Not with the internet at this speed, anyway. Thanks for running these prompts.
ReplyDeletewow. its crowded in here already...
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't help relate autumn to baseball... I hope you guys like it!!
ReplyDelete(sorry had to delete my prior comment do to a typo)
Back again! Maybe I can get in the habit of doing this regularly.
ReplyDeletedidn't play for a while - but your pic inspired me to write a poem for my dad, who died when i was 17
ReplyDeleteInspiring photo willow. Mine is posted.
ReplyDeleteI've got a couple of takes on the prompt - one more common than the other........
ReplyDeleteHey mine is not a magpie (or is it?) but I'll change it into one!
ReplyDeleteFirst time here. and so pleased to find so many blog-friends at the place...
Hugs
Dulce
Wooooo hoooooo 100!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great prompt Willow! I love when I click on the site and see the photo for the first time and get an immediate feeling about what to write. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photo and a great prompt, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Willow, for the Muse food.
ReplyDeleteGreat
ReplyDeletework
good
creations
I'm in too!
ReplyDeleteGetting around to see all of you now.
just left another version of my leaf ride-thanks to Stafford Ray!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite time of year. I thought those were ginko leaves. Thanks for the prompt. Beautiful....
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and thanks for the prompt Willow.
ReplyDeleteWell I am up even if it is at the bottom of the list. Happy fall ya'll.
ReplyDeleteQMM
Dang! I thought I was going to be earlier this week. Looking forward to reading everyone...great photo!
ReplyDeleteI added a second poem. Autumn's a wonderful time of year.
ReplyDeleteNothing came, nothing came and then - there it was in my mind to go with your picture prompt. Thank you so much for Magpie Tales. They are great fun to write.
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My first time posting here. I have been visiting Willow Manor and thoroughly enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to all the new Maggies this week! It's fun to have you and hope you come back often! :)
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