Monday, February 28, 2011

Mag 55

This image is for inspirational use only. No lemons were harmed in the making of this photograph.

75 comments:

  1. Interesting picture! I shall try to post something for tomorrow.

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  2. Another fun prompt. Always a good excuse to put off doing paperwork...

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  3. Were any actual lemons harmed in the taking of this picture?

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  4. Pancakes Day is calling me! Thanks for the reminder...

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  5. This image is for inspirational use only. No lemons were harmed in the making of this photograph.

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  6. Striking photo, its a lemon? I thought it was an orange, but never mind!

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  7. I confess I'm guilty. I killed a lemon earlier today. And it wasn't the first.

    This picture really set my wheels in motion. Thanks, Tess.

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  8. When I saw the writing prompt this week I was really unsure how to make all these different elements resonate a single thought...but my fingers flew over the keys in a matter of seconds. love it when that happens! Thanks for the challenging prompt Tess!

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  9. Great image Tess, love your comment under the photo.

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  10. I'll write something new for this but in the mean time I submitted an old poem/ old post as it is right on point.

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  11. This photo was great it reminded me of a story my husband used to tell about his restaurant days in college. He worked in many a seafood place during those years and where there is seafood there is blood and lemons!

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  12. hmm..intriguing picture lead me write a Fiction 55

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  13. Sorry about the double post, don't know how that happened.
    Unless you like it, then I'm not sorry.
    Take your pick.

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  14. This is all for fun, but that's me!

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  15. wow de wowee...what a photo....had to mull on this one!

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  16. Fabulous prompt Tess! Thank you so much for the inspiration and pre-apologies for the rant.

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  17. Wonderful prompt Tess..Like the comment under the photo....

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  18. Wow! Loved this prompt, Tess! :)

    BTW wrote something for the previous magpie, but too late! :( This week's prompt was already up!

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  19. Well done Tess. Had lots of fun with this intriguing picture. Enjoy reading the various Magpie contributions of poetry, prose and tales too.

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  20. the picture screamed tragedy to me...

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  21. This fantastic prompt made for a fun write! Thanks!

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  22. Priyaiyer, please feel free to leave two entries this week if you like!

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  23. Fun. After reading the comments, I will think of this with my next plate of seafood and lemons at my favorite waterfront restaurant.

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  24. Scariest. Prompt. Ever. Aaaaaarrrrrrrrgggghhhhh!

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  25. Wow. Pic is amazing and quirky. here is all I could think. :-)
    http://everythingincoherrent.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/sandwich/

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  26. This was a tough one for me! I riffed on that old SNL skit where Dan Ackroyd played Julia Child. Had fun with it!

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  27. succulent as sex...

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  28. very late, but better late than never.
    my fruits are fighting.

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  29. Friko, no, you're not late at all. We're open for entries until next Monday morning! Keep 'em coming!

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  30. Lolamouse, I LOVE that old SNL Julia Child spoof!

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  31. Lane and Brigid, no worries, I removed your extra links! :)

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  32. After yet another long inactive period of time I am back with a new Magpie. Couldn't stay away!

    Great inspirational prompt this week, the words just surged out of me!

    Thank you!

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  33. the red ink(?) freaks me out a bit, at first, I wanted to write some odd tale of murder but I find I ended up not leaning toward that direction

    thanks for inspiration.

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  34. The images are difficult to juxtapose in one entry. I tried though, and it surprised me. Thank you for this photo, tess.

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  35. First time here. Looks like fun...mind if I play!

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  36. Sorry I'm too late, I know, but thought I'd try.

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  37. I have tried again inspired by the slightly chilling but nevertheless awesome picture...hoping it has come out all right..

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  38. An exciting picture... my first time here, so bear with me. Thank you.

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  39. Tess says no lemons were harmed. At least one thumb was!

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  40. I saw something completely different in this shot.

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  42. I thought that when the world gives you lemons you try to walk on, only sometimes you can't.

    (trouble with fingers typing the wrong things)

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  43. It's history, sailors, and a surprising show of military intelligence over at my place.

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  44. This has to be one of the most interesting prompts here. I can't wait to gather the reads!

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  45. Hey, no one is considered late until next Monday! We're open for business all week long, from Monday to Monday. So, jump in. The water's fine!

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  46. Yellow and red huh? Great prompt! Not so sure but gave it a go anyway and it's up!

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  47. I decided that it was an orange. And I went from there. Great photo regardless.

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  48. This image was simply MOST fascinating, Tess!! My mind went in one particular direction... too obvious maybe.. but well... that's me.. :)

    LOVED this one!!
    Now I simply HAVE TO read what others have to say.. teeheehee

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  49. My mind went in so many directions - but putting them down on paper was frustrating. This was not an easy prompt for me, but a GREAT exercise none-the-less. Very creative imagery here, Tess. Thank you!

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  50. Carnage in the kitchen and the pomegranate is to blame...

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  51. perhaps it is because Spring is in the air... i was touched and inspired by the fruitiness and colour of this prompt. thanks Willow! & early Springtime greetings to all the writers here!

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  52. I didn't know you could get blood lemons;-)

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  53. Mine cuts to the quick this week. :)

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  54. Didn't know what to make of the prompt. Decided to give it a friendly twist. so here goes.

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  55. The lemon's acid flavour continues! LOL

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  56. Oh the joy of sleuthing!!! Thanks Willow. ;-)

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  57. Tess,

    The lemon plus the hand print took me to the dimension.

    Tfool

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  58. Magpies: Oh how intriguing...I thought it was an orange...you say lemon, I say orange...tomato, tomato, splitting hairy citrus...hope you like my orange take!

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  59. I did it wrong. Go figure. Sorry. Next Monday I'll get it right... maybe.

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  60. Tess---THANK YOU!!!! This pic and the last one (puzzle pieces) inspired some of my best stories yet!!! You are wonderful to provide this opportunity. Thanks!!!!!

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  61. Finally made it--my first for 2011. I marvel at the synchronicity of this with the post before it and really hope it isn't trite.

    The other prompts were wonderful, I'm just too slow...

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  62. I haven't posted in awhile but this picture appealed to the forensic nurse in me!

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  63. I know I'm late but I still wrote one Tess! Hope you're having a wonderful week :)

    http://kat-thinkingplace.blogspot.com/2011/03/bitter-sweet-magpie-tales-55.html

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  64. I was led to your site by Katherine. It looks great. I must join.

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