Tag: dailyprompt
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Heights? Well . . .
What makes you nervous? here’s the thing, I’ve climbed Snowdon, Ben Nevis (no, it’s not a person! 😂) Mount Teide and other hills. No problem. But put me on a ladder or a set of high steps and it’s another story. I was in the south of Holland in a place called 3 herenland. There…
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Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! . . .
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. In my professional life, I’ve had several setbacks but one in particular was a turning point. Won’t bore you with all the background – it’s a blog, not War and Peace! – but I’d been working for a friend after he…
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LaLaLand . . .
What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? Where do I start?! I’ve said before that I’d love to visit California to see the giant sequioas. But Hollywood? No thanks. It is (apparently!) the home of the movies. Really? Seriously? Do you mean the unending rubbish that’s turned out dressed as…
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You’ll never guess!
What is your favorite restaurant? There’s an island in the Med – along with many others! – and on one of them I discovered a great little place with my 1st wife whilst on holiday. It’s in a city originally built by the Venetians. Before that, the Greeks had built one of the “7 wonders”.…
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3 options since you ask . . .
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I know which of the above I’d rather have. For anyone under 21 I guess the answer will be completely different. But if you think about it, currently we’ve got a world order driven by oil. And look what that dependency has turned into. The Japanese want…
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Oh dear, a very American question
Describe something you learned in high school. for an English man who went to a comprehensive school. It’s orange box time* however so get your comfy chair, a brew** and a biscuit and I’ll relate the failings of the UK education system. Oh no! I hear you cry! And rightly so. Straight away, I admit…
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Like the song says: “always look on . . .
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. The bright side of life. I’ve gone through several life shattering experiences in my life. I’m not about to go into every detail. I’ve seen that others have lost their sense of identity, become introvert or just given up on friends, life and happiness. The…
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Cycling! Or . . .
What’s the most fun way to exercise? Great if you’ve got legs! No offence to my less able friends. Or should I say, leg deficient? Hopefully you’re not a victim of the 10,000 steps lobby! I’m pretty sure they’re not very tall and live over there*. Seriously, I’ve got a serious kidney disorder and I…
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Which book do you think I’ve read several times? 🤔
What book could you read over and over again? Well, I’ll tell you and you may or may not be surprised. It’s a wide open question of course and the answer will depend on what you may have read up to now. It’s a work of fiction. Written by a Professor of languages. He had…
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Dogs and horses best . . .
What animals make the best/worst pets? There’s a certain bond you can have with a dog. They’re like little walking radars. They’ll pick up on your feelings and mood and react accordingly. I love horses though I’ve never owned one. In my teen years I regularly went horse riding and my teacher wanted me to…