Ragtag Daily Prompt: Carousel

Ragtag Daily Prompt GarGar sighed and put down his field glass. From what he could see, no one was going in or out of the city. The walls were unmanned; however, the gates were closed, no doubt bolted shut. They were waiting for him. This is a disaster waiting to happen. He mused. He rodeContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Carousel”

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Terri’s Sunday Still Challenges: #Weathering Memories

This is my contribution to Terri Webster Schrandt’s Weekly Photo Challenge with the theme Weathering Memories. I decided to post photos to illustrate my take on the four seasons. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, all you have to do is call!

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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Excuse

GarGar, le comte des Deux Chats, chose the spot for his performance because it was directly beneath Princess Pirouette’s bedroom window. As he began to strum his lute, a small gathering (mostly female) formed around him. He cleared his throat and began to sing. Skies would be grey for me, if I didn’t have you.Continue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Excuse”

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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Music

When Princess Pirouette heard her dresser Abigail Hoffenhoff play the harpsichord, she immediately requested that the court’s composer/conductor write a little piece to be performed exclusively for her household. The man who went mysteriously by the single name of Ludwig wrote a short concerto for harpsichord and strings. He called it simply For Abby. OnContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Music”

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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Jagged

As Princess Pirouette spent weeks organizing the outdoor concert, nothing could go wrong. The day arrived and nearly the entire court was assembled on the South Lawn of the palace. Baron von Maxwell was the conductor and the program was an eclectic mix of contemporary and ancient music. As the orchestra opened with Nos EspritsContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Jagged”

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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Sprout

GarGar, le Comte des Deux Chats sat with one of the court musicians playing duets on the lute. They were in the middle of singing, “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,” when the sound of a flute and tambourine filled the air. On queue everybody in the room rose to their feet as Princess PirouetteContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Sprout”

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Ragtag Daily Prompt: Behemoth

Le Comte des Deux Chats, GarGar won acclaim far and wide across the Kingdom. His skill with the bow was the stuff of legends. At tournaments, when his name was called, the other participants would curse and throw their bows to the ground. They called him the Behemoth in recognition of his mammoth abilities. AsContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: Behemoth”

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Ragtag Daily Prompt: The Blues

Once again, King GarGar was refusing to get out of bed. This time it was because of an argument between his wife and their second daughter, both named Pirouette. King GarGar didn’t know who was more stubborn- mother or child- but he was sick and tired of the entire affair. Now that la jeune PirouetteContinue reading “Ragtag Daily Prompt: The Blues”

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