“The Russian Spring,” tanka prose

Title: Russian DancersArtist: Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)Date: 1899 via https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/459097 "The Russian Spring" The great Rus, a land once dominated by Tsar's, dictators, communists, and now, by a cruel despot who longs for the glory days of the USSR. Putin's mission is clear—he aims to reclaim all the territory that once made up the Russian empire.… Continue reading “The Russian Spring,” tanka prose

Memories of the Past, #FlashFiction #MondayBlogs

The Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction challenge for January 2, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about something found in a hutch. It can be any kind of hutch — a box for critters or a chest for dishes. Go where the prompt leads! Respond by January 7, 2019. Fellowsstudio.com… Continue reading Memories of the Past, #FlashFiction #MondayBlogs