Category Archives: Life

I want to thank so many of you for the kind words of support last week. Some of you saw my initial explanation (which I deleted) for my harsh story, some guessed from the comments, and others read the title. … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 17, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 50 Comments

Welcome to Friday Fictioneers– a most addictive weekly flash fiction challenge. Use the photo prompt to write a 100-word story and join this group of Kool Kats, from all over the world! Check out our fearless leader Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog Addicted Purple, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 3, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 57 Comments

Note: I’ve been MIA lately, aside from my weekly Friday Fictioneer stories. I’ve been in a rut, struggling to get things written. It’s not for lack of inspiration; I’ve got lots on my mind these days! However, it seems that … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 1, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 32 Comments

Each week, writers from all over the world join in the 100-word flash fiction challenge, that is Friday Fictioneers. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields herds this collection of kool kats, and this week, David Stewart provided the photo. If you’d like to join in, … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 66 Comments

Fits and starts– that’s what seems to be at the heart of my writing right now. Stuck, unstuck, stuck. But each week, Friday Fictioneers pulls me out of my rut and hands me an option. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields does an epic … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 21, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 44 Comments

Warning:  Political strong political content. I’ve left my thoughts for the end, so you can think your own thoughts. Friday Fictioneers is run by our own Energizer Bunny, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Join in, or read many more stories, at her blog … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 12, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 58 Comments

And sot it continues…. forgot to link up, and lost a day! My dear Friday Fictioneer friends, I’ve missed this so much! I took off last minute to Israel, to see my daughter and help her move. She is expecting … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 26, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 62 Comments

Jerusalem… It’s Hard.

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Israel is a hard place. As I fly over Turkey, Bucharest, Czech Republic, Germany, etc, (each hour a reminder that just getting there is hard– that my girl lives very far away) that is what runs through my head, over and over: Israel … Continue reading →

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Posted in Beautiful places, Blog, Daily Observations, Israel, Life, Musings, My world, Tales From the Motherland, travel | Tagged , , , , , | 44 Comments

Note: I prefer my original title, but proud to see this Featured on HuffPo On Tuesday, as I sat beside him, “Frank” died (*not his real name). I didn’t notice his last breath, just a sudden stillness. I placed my … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 5, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 66 Comments

Too many balls in the air! When I saw this wonderful photo by Ted Strutz last week, several stories came to me right away. I was sure I’d have something in Wednesday! But the days got away from me… This … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 2, 2015 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 22 Comments