Almost But Not Quite – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dale | 81 Comments

Good Wednesday eve, my peeps! Gotta hit the hay but wanted to submit first. Rochelle, did, after all, choose my photo and I do hate to be rude 😉 Should you desire to play, please click on my frog below to add the link to your 100-word story. If you’re not sure on the rules and regs, do click on my photo so you can swerve over to Rochelle’s pad to get them!

©moi!

Caution frog sign vector image | Free SVG

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I hate to appear ungracious or unappreciative, truly I do. And I do everything in my power to keep those thoughts deep inside and out of my face! I hate even more that I feel the feeling in the first place, especially when I know full-well the intentions are honourable and heartfelt. They always believe(d) they (were) are giving me what I wanted and, technically, they were. Just not quite. A tad off. Yes, I wanted a (fill in blank) but the style that I truly desired? Not what you gave me. Am I an awful person for thinking this?

The Usual Exchange – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Dale | 98 Comments

Good ~~Wednesday~~ Thursday morning. It’s Friday Fictioneers time and Rochelle has chosen her own picture to inspire us. I thought I would have time to finish this yesterday but nope. Should you wish to play along and need the rules and regs, just click on Rochelle’s picture and you’ll be redirected to her joint where she gives you what you need. Already in the know? Then click on my frog and drop your link! Have a marvellous day!

©Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

STRAWBERRY POISON-DART FROG AT SUNSET by Paul_Joslin - VIEWBUG.com

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“Hey Johnny! Let’s go sit outside. The sky is on fire tonight! It’s gor–ge-ous.”

“How cold is it?”

Moira opened the patio door and stuck her arm out to gauge. “It’s perfect. Bring a blanket in case.

Grumbling he has work to, he nevertheless grabbed the blanket. Moira ignored him, knowing he would follow.

“I don’t know why you can’t just come quietly, John. Why must you always complain, first?”

“I’m not complain–” Moira’s look stopped him. “Fine. I do.”

Stepping onto the balcony, Moira sighed her pleasure. “Do what you will. I’ll enjoy regardless.”

“Heyyyyyy!”

Moira smirked.

“Coming!”

In the Interim – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Dale | 105 Comments

Good Wednesday, my peeps! Over here in Montreal the sun is shining. It’s still a tad chilly: -4C, feels like -8C (25F/18F) but that’s fine by me. The lunchtime walk is nigh.

It is also Friday Fictioneers time. This week Rochelle has chosen a photo by Lori Wilson to inspire us. Should you wish to play, click on my frog and hop on over to the squares and add your link! If you need the rules and regs, click on Lori’s photo and you’ll jump over to Rochelle’s blog where you will find them.

©Lori Wilson

Chef Frog Stock Illustrations – 231 Chef Frog Stock Illustrations, Vectors & Clipart - Dreamstime

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Working in a diner kitchen off Route 66 was not part of her plan. Plan? What plan? After finishing high school she didn’t know what she “wanted to be when she grew up” so she didn’t apply for university. Working for a bit would hopefully inspire her. So here she was at Shelly’s, making breakfast and lunch options composed of the usual unhealthy fare: eggs, hashbrowns, disgusting (to her) sausage gravy on biscuits, burgers, fries…

Despite the menu, she discovered she enjoyed and had talent in the kitchen. “I know what to study now! Culinary Institute of America, here I come!”

Paramount – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Dale | 131 Comments

Good Wednesday my peeps! Not only is it Hump Day and Members-Only Day at the MMFA (going to see the Richard Avedon exhibit after work), it is opening day of the weekly Friday Fictioneers Challenge. This week, our lovely hostess has chosen a photo by wonderful writer David Stewart. Click on my frog below to read other interpretations of this lovely photo or, g’head… add your own link! The how-to can be found when you click on David’s photo and stroll over to Rochelle’s blog. Till then, have a fabulous day!

©David Stewart

Funny frog listening to music with headphones vector illustration in cartoon style | Premium Vector

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She was not a fan of the “eat-at-your-desk” thing. It was important, nay, paramount to her well-being to step away from her desk for her lunch hour. Half hour to eat a healthy meal (mostly – nothing wrong with a splurge now and again) followed by a half-hour stroll made all the better by listening to an audio book. Pouring rain and extreme cold were the only times she didn’t venture out (She could not very well bring her snowpants to work now, could she? She could, but she’s not that crazy.)

Mental and physical health were not to be dismissed.

Joining the Circus – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Dale | 113 Comments

Good Wednesday! It’s Hump Day and also the day where the challenge for Friday Fictioneers arrives in our in-box. Would you look at that? It’s my photo! How is girl to resist? She cannot, I tell you. Nope, no way. So I didn’t. To play along, click on my frog below and you’ll zip over to the Hollywood Squares where you can add your link to your 100-word story, easy peasy! Not sure how to play? Click on my photo and swirl over to Rochelle’s blog… She’s the boss of us and tells us what to do. G’head. Fun times are sure to be had!

Cirque de Frog 🐸 🎪 I've been going nuts for frogs and toads lately! Somebody stop me, haha! This one is a special homage to my first career as a circus performer

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Screen door banging behind him, six-year-old Jimmy ran to his room, yelling, “Mommy! The circus is in town and I am leaving and joining it!”

“That’s nice, dear,” she responded, smiling. “Want me to pack you a lunch? Need help with your suitcase?”

“Baloney, please. Where’s the suitcase?”

“Okay. In the hallway closet.”

“Thank you, Mommy.”

“So you’re all packed and ready to go, Jimmy? I’ll walk with you, if you like.”

“Yep. Let’s go.”

***

“Mommy? Wait. You might miss me too much if I leave you.”

“Changed your mind?”

“Can we just visit?”

“Should we invite Daddy?”

“Good idea.”

An Engaging Smile

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Dale | 103 Comments

Monday’s dVerse challenge, hosted by De Jackson, aka WhimsyGizmo, was (is) to write a quadrille (44-word poem) using the word “smile”. Well now… I know I can do that!

At our high school graduation gala

We learned we’d receive a “Marque d’excellence”

for one thing that distinguishes us

Wonder what I will get?

“Athletic prowess”

Says everyone

How wrong were they (and me)?

“For her engaging smile”

Which I cherish to this day

Grad pic (beginning of year)

Graduation Gala

With my date Dany (still friends today)

The photo I was searching for! We were the first to be introduced

*Because Miss Dale Rogerson distinguished herself by her engaging smile, the Directors and teachers are delighted to present her with this Mark of Excellence.

Weekend Writing Prompt #450 – Sweet

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Dale | 58 Comments

As you know, I love me these short ones! Twelve! Good golly, Miss Sammi!

Salty and sweet

a lovely treat

Sweet and spicy

Cannot be beat!

Breaking Free – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Dale | 109 Comments

Oh my goodness. Friday already? And here I am posting so very late in the date, to boot! No matter. Later is better than not, right? Right.

Thank you, always, to Rochelle for hosting, and this week to Sandra for supplying our inspiration! To read more stories or to add the link to you own, please click my frog below.

©Sandra Crook

210+ Jumping Cartoon Frog Isolated On White Stock Illustrations, Royalty- Free Vector Graphics & Clip Art - iStock

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By grunts and groans, scrapes and snags; by pushing and pulling, heaving and huffing she freed herself. Like the snake shedding its skin, so did she shed the doubts and fears, the constraints both real or imagined and, more importantly, that annoying inner voice trying to tell her she couldn’t, shouldn’t, daren’t.

She was ready to burst free like the water from a fountain. But what if it froze in mid-air? What would she do then? She’d wait. And when the sun came out, she would sparkle, that’s what she would do!

She refused to let anything stop her now.

The Numbers Game 106 – Number 228

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Dale | 78 Comments

Another week has gone by and my muse is still musty so why not play along to Judy Dykstra-Brown’s Numbers Challenge? This week, the magic number was 228. I love how I go down memory lane as I look up where these photos were used and for what posts. Hope you enjoy!

Streetside Gallant

Lonely pod

Friends gathering to celebrate a late friend

Grandeur at port

Parc La Freyère

Check this out!

Beautiful moss

Walking With Stanley

Trio

Bettering Things

Swimming in the lake

MY couch

Keepsakes from CCC#18

Gratitude for my brother-in-law

Safety – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Dale | 86 Comments

It’s Wednesday evening already! After fussing (not the real word I want to use) around forever on my hacked Instagram account (still can’t resolve it), I’ve given up there and come here and finish this trilogy in four parts (Douglas Adams, anyone?). One, Two, Three and now thanks to Rochelle for choosing my photo which just so happened to inspire me to bring this thing to an end. Do click on the link to see what others have come up with and/or how about you play, too!