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It's another contest -- one of my faves! Partly because it's run by my friend, Vivian! Partly because it is such a challenge fitting a full story arc in 50 precious words! Talk about making every word count. For a loquacious, verbal processor like me, the challenge is even more challenging, but I do love to rise to the occasion, so below, check out my entry for this year. Our stories have to have a full story arc, be 50 words or less and appropriate for kids 12 and under. You can check out the guidelines or enter for yourself here: https://viviankirkfield.com/ One of my favorite things as a child was going barefoot. Whether it was outside in the grass, the garden or the mud or early morning padding through the house or wrinkly prune toes in the bathtub and then snuggled up under the covers, being barefoot was a huge part of life. Now that I'm "all grown up", I don't go barefoot nearly as much as I should. They say it's good for you -- grounding you to Mother Earth, healing for body and soul. It's a gorgeous day. Maybe I'll kick my shoes off and gaze at some clouds. Maybe you should too. . . Barefootin’ Morning Barefoot in the bed; Shuffling across the floor Warm, fuzzy carpet Cool, clean hardwood. Daytime Barefoot in the earth – Running through the grass, Squishy, sploshy puddles, Freshly tilled garden soil. Nighttime Barefoot in the bath, Snuggled on the sofa, Cozy, warm pajamas, Then sandwiched in the bed!
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Christine Alemshah
3/4/2023 03:06:35 pm
I love this Tonnye! I too prefer being barefoot! I grew up in Hawaii and rarely wear socks! If I'm cold at night and wore a pair to bed, by morning I've booted them out of the bed!
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AuthorI've been a teacher of K-3 students for over 20 years; I'm also a writer of poems, short stories, devotionals and picture books. I'm wife to an amazing husband and mom to Sparkles, Mocha, and Rusty -- our feline fur babies . I love reading, writing, singing and listening to music. I enjoy nature, Bible study and spending time with friends and family! Sign up above for a periodic newsletter (monthly or less) and updates to Snippets and PBJamz.
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