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Yesterday's writing prompt was 'Goliath'.
My Goliath is exhaustion. It rather knocked me down last night. I didn't get out of bed this morning until after 10:00. I took the day off. (Thankfully, I have a job that allows some flexibility.)
Today's prompt is 'dumb'. In modern usage the word has long since disconnected from its original meeting of 'unable to speak' except, perhaps, in the expression, 'struck dumb'. I am the father of a son who is developmentally delayed (a less prejudicial synonym of 'retarded') and voiceless. He is not dumb. 'Dumb', like 'fool' includes the sense of 'ought to know better'.
Not paying attention to the Goliaths in our lives is dumb.
When it came to military matters, David was no dummy. He was an accomplished marksman with the sling. He prepared his ammunition carefully, five smooth stones from the creek bed. I can picture him hefting each stone in his hand, considering its size, weight and smoothness, its suitability for the task. When Goliath came within range, David nailed him with the first shot.
I have not been as wise with my own Goliath
My Goliath is exhaustion. It rather knocked me down last night. I didn't get out of bed this morning until after 10:00. I took the day off. (Thankfully, I have a job that allows some flexibility.)
Today's prompt is 'dumb'. In modern usage the word has long since disconnected from its original meeting of 'unable to speak' except, perhaps, in the expression, 'struck dumb'. I am the father of a son who is developmentally delayed (a less prejudicial synonym of 'retarded') and voiceless. He is not dumb. 'Dumb', like 'fool' includes the sense of 'ought to know better'.
Not paying attention to the Goliaths in our lives is dumb.
When it came to military matters, David was no dummy. He was an accomplished marksman with the sling. He prepared his ammunition carefully, five smooth stones from the creek bed. I can picture him hefting each stone in his hand, considering its size, weight and smoothness, its suitability for the task. When Goliath came within range, David nailed him with the first shot.
I have not been as wise with my own Goliath
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Excellent (and tying the two prompts together into one piece is inspired).
Also your son now has a new watcher
People are quick to judge and discount those who cannot communicate "normally". Well, define "normal" anyway!
Also your son now has a new watcher
People are quick to judge and discount those who cannot communicate "normally". Well, define "normal" anyway!