June Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Power of One” — Once a Bushveld child, always one. The morning sun is hanging low in the sky. Cicadas chirp merrily in the silence hanging thickly over the Acacia trees and thorn bushes. The silence and sounds of the Bushveld seep slowly into one on a walk in the veld, bringing clarity — a Bushveld Serenade. A pink morning…

Monday, 5 June 2023. — Here is this week’s edition of Weekly Prompts. You are welcome to use any of the previous A Taste for Life prompt(s) at any time. I trust that the prompts below will stimulate your muse to be a sparkly fountain bubbling over. I am looking forward to reading your stories. Word prompts: …

Sometimes they’re hidden but they are there for all to see. — Our pride, soaring high, mingling with the stars — it leads us astray, why? Diamond egos leaving scars. Our flaws lay bare, for all to see. Selfishness, pride, and greed all around casting a dark storm cloud over humanity. We strive for greatness, to be — profound, yet we fall short in humility…

3rd of June 2023 — Read and connect with other participants. — Welcome to the Engagement Club’s weekly reading list. Club members share one of their stories in return for reading all the stories on the list. You are welcome to join the club. Please send me your story’s link before 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time on Saturday, 10th of June 2023 to…

2 June 2023 — A Newsletter From “A Taste For Life.” — In this newsletter, there is a variety of stories, poems, and articles. They are in response to weekly prompts and the publication’s monthly theme prompts. Please note that I will post the newsletter fortnightly on Fridays in the future. The next newsletter will be posted on the 16th of June…

An oven-baked creamy pudding with a hint of fresh ginger. — This dessert is the result of experimenting with Chia seeds to create an oven-baked creamy dish that can be enjoyed as a sweet or as a snack. Finely chopped ginger adds a subtle enjoyable taste to the dish. This recipe makes between 2 and 4 servings based on the serving…

Is one’s dreams about happiness and belonging falling apart? — negativity echoing a ricocheting brass bouncing bullet across a teary dark dreary sky. red fragile petal blossoms bobbing in a gusty breeze, nodding knowingly. floating above oneself, a greyish-dark silent specter swirling secretly. one sees the rotten fruits of one’s life fermenting, a sweet sickly smell, one’s scattered dreams. an…

Life is sometimes like a rainbow filled with vibrant colours, ribbons, and fancy bows. Life gives us hope, joy, celebrations, and beauty. At stages in our life, there are moments of darkness, issues, and challenges. No matter where we are on life’s journey it can be filled with surprises, joy…

Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — This fountain illustrates life’s different characteristics. Situated in front of the Bad Dürkheim train station is an intriguing and mesmerizing fountain. There are a variety of small and large statues that portray the different facets of life such as work, fun, partying, and family life. One can look at and explore the different symbolism portrayed by…