Raven's Challenge 57

Today I face another Raven's Challenge.
Ten Word Challenge will be: apoplexy, doctor, hummingbird, shallow end of the pool, brigadier general, mustard, greed, parallelogram, slumber party, casual

Mini Challenge: Mount Olympus, arsonist, portraits, birch trees, "that car needs a new muffler"

Her daily routine, included swimming at the college pool. She had come to the end of her time.
Jennifer was standing in the shallow end of the pool, she saw the downward movement of the body at the side of the pool, as it collapsed from the apoplexy. A female student in a mustard colored swimsuit, was leaning over the body shouting "Call 911, we need a doctor." Her commands sounded like she was a brigadier general, but she was just well trained.
As other did, Jennifer exited the pool grabbing a towel, watching the emergence team work. The elderly collapsed women was carried from the college pool side on a stretcher. In whispered tones questions were asked about who the lady was. She was not dressed to swim. A person who was near the lady said she appeared to be looking for someone in the pool, and had only been at pool side for a brief period. The reporter in her caused Jennifer to try to gather as much information as she could. She found out that the woman was taken to the nearest hospital a half hour away. Jennifer planned to follow up by going to the hospital.
As she was leaving out the front door she nearly ran into Professor Martin Flask They had begun to work together in the Green Power project. Greed of some made a stumbling block for the project. Because he was doing two jobs, and he asked her to help him with correcting the homework he gave, even though she didn't know anything about parallelograms, they developed a casual relationship.
"I have to go to the hospital,"she said as she pushed passed Professor Flask.
'Hey, slow down and enjoy the humming birds,"he said.
"No, I haven't time. A woman was sick at pool side and I think it had more to it than her just getting sick. It is a gut feeling."
when she entered the lobby of the ICU at the hospital she felt like she was at a slumber party. People were covered with blankets and had pillows lying about on the chairs. She went to the nurses station, and was told she could not be given any information because she was not family. Jennifer decided if she sat in the waiting room maybe she would meet a family member and she could get some information. This was not working well, when a police officer went up to the desk and she heard Mrs Strom Lemer. Lemer was the last name of one of the girls who were killed at the park.

Mini Challenge

Mount Olympus is where Sandy Shore wanted to be, but she was outside some distance from the smoldering building that once was the Poets Corner. Police officers were taking information from the patrons. Injured people were taken away in the ambulances. The injured were from the kitchen area. There was a rumor that the fire was the work of an arsonist. She thought why? Why would anyone want to burn the little shop?
Janice asked if, although they were shaken up, Sandy would like go to another restaurant to continue their conversation. An extremely loud car drove by just then and Stan said,"that car needs a new muffler" Ignoring the car statement Sandy agree to go some where else after the police were through with them.
Birch Haven had a completely different look than the Poets Corner. A circle driveway that was lined with Birch trees. Portraits hung on the wall of famous individuals who frequented the restaurant. Sandy was not sure if they were properly dressed and she was sure that they still had the fire ash on them. She would have liked to have some time to clean up. They were seated. After ordering Janice and Sandy went to the restroom to clean-up.
"I didn't see the panther, the llama, or the penguin yet "said Sandy.
"What are you talking about?"said Janice.
"Oh nothing just babbling." said Sandy. She was not the one with the panther Sandy concluded.
Janice was not informed either about invisible animals. Stan and her young man William were the ones with the answers.

Quilly Three Word Challenge#8

Quilly
Words for Three Word Thursday are;
propinquity-similarity
susurrus--murmur
nescience-absence of knowledge

This story will continue from Raven's Challenge mini.


There were propinquity in the small cafes such as the Poets Corner. Sandy Shore had nescience of gypsy folk lore. She went to table after table asking questions, hoping the young man would show himself to her, but she began to hear susurrus. The questioning was not random on her part, as she went to the tables where the llama would stand next to. She avoided the tables where the panther hung out, and she was getting annoyed that her penguin was not helping in her search.
The statement, "Here is the penguin companion, " made her look to where the voice came from.
There was the young man with the striped shirt. He motioned for her to sit down at the table, which had two other people at it. At last someone who could give her some answers. The young man introduced his companions, Janice and Stan. The panther now came to the table, so she supposed that one Janice or Stan was connected to it. The waiter came to the table and Sandy gave her order.
A loud explosion interrupted her first question. Smoke and fire were coming from the kitchen area. The invisible animals herded their companions out of the burning building to safety. Sandy was not sure if the others in the building could see the animals, or not but they followed them out without panic.

This story will continue in Raven's Challenge.

Happy Birthday to Me

Monday was my birthday and it was very nice for over three days. I received a card from my sister. My hubby sent me flowers and took me out to dinner. Thank you Dr. John. On Sunday I had a call from a friend who I have not spoken to in over a year, and that was very nice. I then received a card from a friend whom I only have written Christmas cards to sent me a card and note. Peter and family called and wished me happy birthday. My daughter took me shopping for an Easter outfit. I say thanks to everyone.

Raven's Challenge 56

Today I face another Raven's Challenge.
partition, imagination, salvation, mirror image, green power, highway, roasting marshmallows, serial killer, autograph, cartography

Mini Challenge: cell phone, Big Mac, panther, legendary, poets corner

A continuation of last weeks Raven's Challenge.


Martin Flask, the alleged attacker of Jennifer, put down the Daily News, and after reading the first page he understood why Jennifer acted as she did. There was a serial killer in this community. Jennifer imagination came into play when he stopped to talk to her about an article he wanted to put in her college newspaper. He had been contacted by a Cartography company which had hired him to map an area to be partitioned for wind power. Green power was coming to this community,a possible tiny start to salvation for the planet.
They were down by the river in the Crystal Stream Park roasting marshmallows, when the attacks occured Crystal Stream Park was near the highway. Jennifer began to shake when she read this. She hadn't wanted to turn on the TV for she was sure that they would talk on and on, about the bodies found. They were laid out in a mirrored image of each other on the ground. A page of a signed autographed copy of Silent Death by Jason Hood a known serial killer was found near the bodies. The time of death they thought was about the time she was confronted by Martin Flask. She had overreacted. Martin Flask was not threatening her, but what did he want? She would have to contact him with an apology,meeting him in a public place. Research would still be in line, a little information on Professor Flask would help in the meeting, and the information gathered may be used in The Panther Knows, her newspaper. Martin Flask was legendary in the field of math. He also appeared to a humanitarian. She hoped that by accusing him of an attack she had not ruined a great reputation.
The call on her cell phone was awkward. He agreed to meet with her at the poets corner, and she agreed to bring two Big Macs.


Mini Challenge

Her cell phone became a great asset in getting information on the location of the gypsy community in her town. A much safer way for Sandy Shore to go to find the young man she met on the bus with a llama. There was a legendary Poets Corner run by a man called Big Mac, hopefully she find the young man there.
The Poets Corner was lit in fake candle light. It was small, with round tables. A small stage area was in the front. The room was crowded, but quiet, listening to the speaker on the stage. It was hard to see individual faces, but there was her penguin, the llama, and a panther in attendance. Her young man must be there somewhere.

Quilly's Word Challenge#7

Quilly words for the challenge:bacchante, jibber,queachy

Hard Fall

Larry Lance had developed a strong following, with crowds jumping ,crying and jeering him on. For some of his followers it was like they were bacchante worshiping at his feet. He ruled as a jibber until that fateful day. The weather was beautiful,too beautiful for the snow began to melt. Rails and jumps were arranged on the advanced mountain, but around those rails and jumps formed some queachy ground. Larry was performing flawlessly until he hit the queachy ground. His body contorted sending him into pain. Recovery took time and his followers moved on to worship others.

Raven's Challenge 55

Today I face another Raven's Challenge.

humanity, shadow, ricochet, wrong, pluralism, mathematics, personhood, printing press, ink spot, choral society

Mini Challenge: kingdom, take names, best seller, three times, inner demons

Mega challenge:
Jennifer stood staring daggers at the ancient printing press, which had thrown out gobs of ink in all directions. The ink had ricochet and she had a large ink spot on her work apron. This is so wrong, she thought, it is imperative that the articles be printed for the good of humanity. Information on pluralism and personhood. She studied the machine trying to understand how she could make it work smoother. OK, the best thing would be to buy a new press. That would require her to buy a winning lottery ticket. Jennifer glanced at her watch giving her the reality that the press was not going to be in working order tonight. She left the diabolical machine and headed upstairs wiping her hands on the well positioned paper toweling.
The ink had not only spotted her apron but her face was now speckled, Jennifer discovered as she looked in the mirror above the restroom sink. She knew she must do a quick clean up because she had to go to the choral society meeting tonight. The ink spots did not come off but faded a bit. A quick comb through, make up to cover the speckles, and a change into a red sweater and black slacks, she was ready for the choral society.
Jennifer lived a few blocks from the college auditorium so she walked briskly brushing through the autumn leaves on the sidewalk. She loved fall. She thought she heard someone behind her then a shadow loomed in front of her. A tall young man wearing glasses, and a brown suit coat over tan slacks passed by her, giving her a slight glance. Martin Flask professor of mathematics. He appeared to be in a hurry, as she was, but he had longer legs. She kept up almost to a yard behind him. As they entered the auditorium he vanished. She gave it no thought ,because of the number of rooms in the building, he could be going to anyone of them.
Her choral group was on stage, so she ran to her position. Jennifer was not prepared for the grueling practice. Mrs Foltz the director was not easily pleased, they practiced parts over and over again. At the end of an hour Mrs Foltz began taking names of those who would be there for the performance. Mrs Foltz seemed on edge maybe because of some inner demons or maybe because her sister who had a bestseller three times would be in the audience. Their choral group, Kingdom Singers was a outstanding group and Mrs Foltz had no reason to feel inferior to her sister.
Every member quickly cleared out of the auditorium. Jennifer joined the exiting group and then found herself alone. It was dark now and streetlights provided the shadows of the tree limbs. She found herself walking quickly this time because it was cooler, and she felt that someone was stalking her. No one was visible, but she heard footsteps, making her do some twisting of her head to see if she could see someone. She turned to go up the sidewalk to her home when he stepped into her path.
He grabbed her arms and said her name, Jennifer Logan. It was not angry or hostile voice, it came in a calm firm tone, like one of a father. How did he know her name? Her self protection courses did come into play. It was a head butt, foot stomp and knee to the groin. She shouted his name, and gave a cry that would make Carol Burnett proud. He was caught off guard, giving her the chance to unlock the door and get in to lock it. A 911 call was made.
Jennifer gave the name of her attacker, and the police followed up, only it became his word against hers. No action was taken. Jennifer began her own investigation, and that printing press may become her weapon.
Mini Challenge:
Sandra Shore changed her bus route in the city so that once a day she would go to the bowling alley with her dentist office above, hoping to find the young man with the striped shirt. He would have the answer of her inner demons, and outer one as well. She read a bestseller three times sitting on that bus. The penguin would mock her by pretending to approach each passenger taking names. She ignore the penguin, no one else could see it. She had to find that Gypsy's kingdom to get some answers.
She left the safety of the bus, and began walking up the street. It was an area of worn buildings and grass in the sidewalks. Moving into an alley Sandy saw a large white body. Her first thought was the llama. She followed walking into the alley but the llama had vanished. Her penguin began pushing her back to the main sidewalk giving her the message that the alley way was not safe. It was getting time to catch the bus back home, and still no answers to her questions.

Quilly Three Word Challenge

Quilly words for the challenge:sternutation- sneeze
zoilist-critic of words
anopisthograph-manuscript, parchment

Zoilist Robert North was in the middle of his study of a ancient anopisthograph when sternutation set in and water droplets flew onto the anopisthograph. Because of the value of the anopisthograph, those around him gasped out loud. Handkerchiefs flew out of pockets for Robert to cover his nose and mouth.
It only took a few moments when Robert was chaperoned out of the museum, and given cold medicine. The embarrassment was a mild word for how Robert felt, for he was known all over the world for his works and now that would be destroyed.
The sternutation was the results of an allergy from dust, and not from a cold. It was a little late but Robert North went to the doctor.