It was the occasion of Princess Priouette’s ninth birthday. Nearly everyone at Castle Rising, even the guards and stable boys, gathered in the great hall and sang “Happy Birthday” to her. There was cake, adorned with nine candles and presents. Her mother gave her new shoes made of the softest grey leather and a pinkContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Icicle”
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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Hellacious
Princess Pirouette sat on her little throne. Because she took precedence over her mother, it was necessary to make sure her head was highest. To accomplish this, carpenters were brought in to erect a platform, draped in black velvet, upon which the throne was placed. Besides the small, golden coronet that she wore, she alsoContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Hellacious”
The Last Photo: October 2022
Last Photo Challenge
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Gruesome
It would be an understatement to say that GarGar, le comte des Deux Chats, felt uncomfortable in the wood stool upon which he was sitting. Directly across from him, behind a long wooden table, sat a committee of men appointed by the Prime Minister in order to debrief le comte on his whereabouts during hisContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Gruesome”
CMMC: October Alphabet 2 Letter R in the Word
squiRRel RailRoad tracks fiRetRucks Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Birds
PIROUETTE IS ON HIATUS. HRH will return after a brief rest.
Cee’s FOTD Challenge: October 9, 2022
Today’s letter is Z. Flower of the Day
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Swash
With a wave and a smile, Queen Pirouette’s carriage was off again, down the road toward Castle Rising. After just a few minutes, a clap of thunder shook the vehicle. The sky instantly darkened and then opened up a torrent of rain. To the passengers, it sounded as though they were being pelted with stones,Continue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Swash”
Butterfly: September 23, 2022
I’m not sure if this is a swallowtail or a fritillary. Like so many of his brethren, by this time of the year, most butterflies start to look a bit rough for wear. Note the little pieces of its wings that are missing at the bottom.