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V. C. Ackerman's avatar

Foolish Endeavor - Take a jar of Pacific Ocean and re-hydrate Mars!

What I Learned From Completing My 30-Second Writing Challenge - I am such a slow typer. If I tried writing something in 30 seconds I’m honestly not sure if I could complete an entire sentence before the alarm goes off.

The Real Book - This one reminds me of old bedtime stories for children, like The Brothers Grim.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Good plan.

I am a slow typer also. Mainly two fingers on each hand.

A bedtime story is what I was going for. Thanks.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Today is the first time in a while I've felt up to reading, even a little. Thanks for making me smile, Mark! (and screw COVID!)

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I am glad I could help. I hope you are feeling better soon!

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John K Adams's avatar

they keep the ideas flowing.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

True!

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John K Adams's avatar

BTW, love the Real Book.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, John. Sometimes an unusual prompt can yield good results.

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John K Adams's avatar

Now I understand how you became so prolific! 30 seconds at a time! Amazing, to build up that stamina. Maybe I'll try it after my churro.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

You might need to build up to 30 seconds, but it can be done. 🤣

Now I want a churro.

Ah, I always want a churro.

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Pearl Allard's avatar

Is there more to this story? This is great!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Pearl. That is the whole story. There could always be more, but I needed to keep it short. 🤓

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🅟🅐🅤🅛 🅜🅐🅒🅚🅞's avatar

30 second challenge. Whew, I don't know why someone would put themselves through such a gruelling test. Congrats! You're a better man than I, Mark Starlin.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

It was brutal, but I survived. 🤣 Thanks, Paul.

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