Category Archives: Death

Warning: graphic image included in this post. Today, as I do every Tuesday, I was sitting with a man who is dying. Each week I volunteer at Hospice House, and I have had the honor (and it is truly, the greatest … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 19, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 67 Comments

I’m late, late, late this week, with too much on my plate! Sorry I haven’t been as good with visiting as many stories as I’d like to! Thanks to those of you who have made time for my writing; it … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 4, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 49 Comments

When I saw the photo prompt this week, several threads came to me. However, today, as I cleaned my deck and reflected on this day thirteen years ago, this story took root and had to be written. In remembrance of … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 11, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 32 Comments

As soon as I saw the photo this week, I knew where I’d go… it just took, me awhile to pull myself out of the happy stories I’ve written of late, to address this “squeamish” photo– brought to us this week … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 1, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 32 Comments

*As you start this post, know that there are some great links here. I spent a lot of time digging them up– there are so many, it’s hard to choose! Play them. It’s been a full week since I heard … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 19, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 35 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: 100 Heart-Broken Words

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau

After weeks of happy stories with happy endings, this week I don’t have that story in me. As if all the horrible news around the world weren’t enough, the death of Robin Williams on Monday really rocked me– as it … Continue reading →

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Posted in Awareness, Blog, Blogging, Daily Observations, Death, Flash fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Life, News, Tales From the Motherland, Writing | 47 Comments

When I first saw the photo prompt last week, my immediate thought was of Hiroshima. I’m not sure why, but it nagged at me for days. However, I was really busy, and wanted to write something “happy,” to counter my … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 3, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 29 Comments

Welcome to Friday Fictioneers! Join our merry band of writers, or check out the other stories on Addicted to Purple, home of our fearless leader Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. To participate: write a 100-word story, with a beginning, middle and end, from the photo … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 2, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 47 Comments

Arrgh! Late already, I forgot to add my link! What a whirlwind! I almost missed this week, as I’ve been busy with four very full days in Iceland. Nothing could have prepared me for such “epic” beauty and adventure! It’s hard … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 28, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 34 Comments

Each week, Rochelle herds this merry group of Kool Kats, with a weekly photo prompt and a reminder to: play nice, be respectful, and do your best work. Flash fiction at its best! Write a 100-word story with a beginning, middle and … Continue reading →