Daily Prompt : Radiate

In response to one-word prompt : Radiate

We have radiators to radiate heat in different parts of our house, some work beautifully but there are some that do not. To take care of this problem I called the man in charge. I watched him fiddling with the thermostat, but he wasn’t able to fix the problem.

My kitchen is one of the places, which  is always cold. Sometimes I turn on the oven to get some heat. The stove does a good job, but it’s not the right way of warming the kitchen.

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Daily Prompt: Ingredients

What’s the one item in your kitchen you can’t possibly cook without? A spice,your grandma’s measuring cup, instant ramen– what’s your magical ingredient, and why?

Let me think, what’s one item in my kitchen I can’t do without?

Is it a spice, I can’t consider it nice?

Grandma’s measuring cup ,

Grandma left before I showed up?

Then perhaps it is  ramen

No  they’re too curly I fear

What can it be what can it be ?

I pull my hair

And I grind my teeth,

Such an elusive item I haven’t really seen.

I run to the cook and ask his assistant,

They look at me and show me the door.

I make up my mind to go to my kitchen

I check and I check

But didn’t know what to  check

Suddenly  voices cried out

Are you looking for us?

I open the  cupboard what did I find?

Pieces  of pink and white salt smiling at me!

We  make your food tasty yes we  do

How can you forget all about us!

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DP Daily Prompt: Use It or Lose It

Write about anything you’d like, but make sure the post includes this sentence:

“I thought we’d never come back from that one.”

Harry was known for his evil ways, once he wanted to try how it feels to do something really outrageous, he did things to feel important and in his heart he was sure, he’d never get caught.

One day he visited his classmate Priscilla’s house. He made sure no one was at home, he found out Priscilla’s Mom always left the back door open. He went in through the back door, suddenly he felt extremely hungry,he quickly went to the kitchen to see if there was any food he could eat. He was lucky Mrs. Baker was having some company that day, she did part of her cooking in the morning, she baked a cake for dessert and left it on the table to cool. Harry’s mouth was watering at the sight of the delicious cake.

The fact he was not looking at his mom’s dessert but someone else’s completely slipped his mind, he took out a plate and helped himself to a large piece of the un-iced cake. He felt full but was thirsty so he poured a glass of water, after drinking it, he left it in the sink.

He took a short cut to go home, while walking along he started humming a tune in his off beat voice: “I ate a piece of cake so delicious and soft, I wish I carried another piece to my lovely loft!”

Priscilla happened to walk on the same path, she looked at him and said: “Please don’t sing with your hideous voice, its totally unbecoming!”

Harry ignored her and walked straight home.

Next day Harry invited his friend Jason to accompany him he  felt quite brave. He told Jason about the back door which was unlocked the last time he was there. This time it was locked , Harry told Jason to wait while he looks for a way to get in, luckily the kitchen window was open, he told Jason to wait outside the back door, which he’d open for his friend once he gets in through the window to the kitchen.

He entered the kitchen through the window it was not easy, but nothing is easy in life you have to strive to get what you want, he mumbled.He quickly went to the back door and opened it for Jason to come in.

The plan was to eat what they could and take some home,good plan isn’t it, they looked at each other with a broad smile 🙂

The kitchen table was full of varieties of food, they  were  unable to choose which one they  should try first  and then make up their  mind which smell was more inviting, is it on the left or on the  right. While they were thinking, they heard a click,followed by a bark and footsteps. Both Harry and Jason made a quick run for the back door, luckily no one was there and they were able to get out safely. Harry was breathing heavily, the thought that they were nearly caught made him more nervous.

Jason my dear he said : “I thought we’d never come back from that one!”

https://sabethville.wordpress.com/2015/02/19/dp-daily-promp…-it-or-lose-it

 

 

 

 

365 Writing Prompts: The Clock

Write about anything you’d like. Somewhere in your post include the sentence, “I heard the door slam, and immediately looked at the clock.”

This morning I noticed the sky was exceptionally white, the trees were still and the bare branches seemed frozen. I had an eerie feeling it probably is the calm before the storm.

Not another storm I thought, we just had one not that long ago, the sky looked the same as today. That storm dumped forty-five cm. of snow.

I checked the weather channel, I saw no faces what happened I thought. Anytime it’s this silent it scares me.

Oh no I see Chris the weatherman, he is predicting lots and lots of snow, what should I do, start cooking in case the power goes off, or wait and see, these winter storms are terrible, not only we get too much snow,the strong wind blows the snow all over the places.

As I was trying to decide if I should believe the weatherman and get things ready so we have food if the power goes off, I was  feeling so lazy I wasn’t   getting any energy to cook,to read, to write to do anything.

I was struggling to decide what I should do, “I heard the door slam, and immediately looked at the clock.” It was barely nine am, who could it be, I stood up and looked out it was the person from the “Geek Squad” he was here to deliver the new dish washer and take the old one.

I went and opened the door, in came a tall young man with a million dollar smile, “where will I put the dish washer?” he asked.

“In the kitchen”, I said.

“I am in a hurry, he said, I won’t be able to install this today, the wind is picking up, I have to be back in the store with the old one, before the storm gets worse.”

“Storm, I said,  where is it ?”

“It’s coming, get your scoop and shovel ready,” he said!

https://sabethville.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/365-writing-prompts-the-clock

 

DP Daily Prompt: Salad Days

Is there a period in your own personal life that you think of as the good old days? Tell us a story about those innocent and/or exciting times( or lack thereof).

I do have a lot of pleasant memories of my childhood, we the siblings enjoyed playing with each other, we did not hesitate to make fun of each other if we made a mistake.

Our day started very early, my mom woke up at 3 am, each morning to pray and then it would be long hours in the kitchen cooking. My dad was fussy, he did not like the same food each morning, my mom had to cook different types of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Whenever my dad was in a bad mood the servants were afraid to take his food, none of my siblings would volunteer either. My mom would look at me with a straight face and say, “Ranu take your Dad’s breakfast, or dinner depending on the time of day.”

You must be wondering about lunch, my mom sent it through one of my Dad’s Chaprasi(this was a man who ran errands for my dad).

Apart from taking my dad’s food when he was not in the best mood, I spent long hours playing with my siblings.

One thing I loved about my Dad was, he did not want us to eat street foods, but if a vendor came by with delicious pastries he would make sure to buy for us, because he felt it was safe for us to eat.

I remember once my Dad was gone somewhere four of us went to his bathroom to take a shower, we were screaming and playing with water, suddenly I heard, “Amaar ghoosal khanai ke ray?”(Who is in my bathroom)?

We froze and stopped, there was no way out we knew he’d catch us, he came slowly, opened the door and told my three siblings to leave immediately, I was scared I thought he’d pull my ears but he didn’t. He told me I was allowed to take a shower in his bathroom but to make sure the other three didn’t join me.

Yes he didn’t scold me, he knew I was the only one who kept things tidy and also took his food when he was upset.

“Those were the days, I thought will never end!” When I think back it makes me smile and wish I could go back in time.

https://sabethville.wordpress.com/2014/11/18/dp-daily-prompt-salad-day

 

365 Writing Prompts: Drawing a blank

When was the last time you walked away from a discussion, only to think of a Perfect Come back hours later? Recreate the scene for us, and use your winning line.

I remember once my friend Mini and my classmate Hasina were discussing different ways chicken can be cooked. That day we invited our Provost to dinner, Mini volunteered to cook, we let her I didn’t want to cook, I was not sure how good my cooking skill was,I only cooked simple things when I was seven, I was fascinated by my mother’s cooking, I used to imitate   my mother’s famous pound cake, it was miniature cake I only ever tried,my mother praised me every time I  tried to cook anything. I probably was too confident about my skills.

When Mini said she’d cook korma I was thrilled it happened to be my favorite dish. I watched the spices she was adding in the pot to fry before she added the chicken. When she put whole red peppers with the rest of the spices, I objected, “My mother does not use peppers in this recipe”, I said.

Both looked up and started laughing,”this is the only way korma is cooked, you don’t know anything”, I was offended with this remark, I stomped out of the kitchen and went to the common room to read the  newspapers which was my way of cooling off.

All this time I was burning with anger, I told myself they didn’t have to be so mean. Then the thought maybe this recipe is used differently, my mother I knew did not use peppers, perhaps some people do to make it hot and spicy.

I went back to the kitchen to see what the girls were doing, Mini looked up and quipped, “so do you still think peppers are not used in this recipe?”

I was a bit annoyed at this remark, rather than have a shouting match with her, I calmed down,looked at  them and replied, ” There is more than one way of cooking this particular recipe with and without peppers, I like my mom’s recipe better”, I left the kitchen with the thought I’m glad I stood my ground!

https://sabethville.wordpress.com/2014/07/30/365-writing-pr…rawing-a-blank

Writing Prompt: Feed Your Senses

Write down the first sight, sound, smell, and sensation you experienced on waking up today.Pick the one you’re most drawn to, and write.( for a bigger challenge write the one you’re least drawn to).

 

I was awakened by the harsh sound of the alarm at 4 am . I turned to make sure it was really 4 am ,unfortunately it was.  Reluctantly I left my cozy bed went straight to the bathroom ,washed myself and voila I was ready to say my morning prayer. Why so early you may think, this one has to be before sunrise. Where you live the sun may rise later but in my neck of the woods it’s earlier.

My morning prayer takes little over five minutes, but there is a prayer I say for my family members who are no longer with us, then there is my dear friend, and a few other relatives, I also pray for myself. By the time I’m done the clock strikes 4.41 am, still too early for breakfast I tell myself. I go back to bed and sleep some more.

This morning I woke up again before 8 am ,heard Raphael and Gabriel our two favorite kittens wrestling with each other on my way to the kitchen. I used the microwave to cook my breakfast, the sound of this alerted Rafa I was cooking something better than what we gave him and his brother.

He started meowing and running back and forth  to each door to get in ,but we were not going to give in, when his loud noise didn’t make any difference, he resumed his game of snatch and pull with his brother.

I can see the sun is shining brightly which is a rare sight, we do welcome the precious one whenever the clouds decide to let it shine.

Now I have almost finished reading the emails I got. 

 

I’ll publish this prompt and see what else I need to get done before I sit and watch the tennis match!

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DP Daily Prompt: Write Here, Write Now

I am trying to write this post in the  present tense. When I am restricted to write a certain way. I feel trapped. Let me see if this will work out for me.

I am sitting in front of my computer. I’m trying to think what I can write. I know . I see my books are lying helter -skelter. They are earnestly begging me to tidy them up. I’m telling them, “right now I’m doing something  else so leave me alone fussy books.”  They are making so much noise my eardrums will explode.

I am going to the kitchen to see if I can get something to eat. Look at my fridge,isn’t it pathetic there is nothing I see here I can eat.

I am going to my living room to watch TV. I’m turning it on, “jeepers there is nothing good.”  They are saying it can start snowing any minute. I don’t want to know about snow.

I am going back to my room.  Hey I am reading this book about, publishing a novel in nine months. I’m not sure I can write one in nine years. It’s only me and I am incapable of doing anything good.

Here’s a question for you my friends,”Can you write a novel in nine months?”

“Yes we can they are saying.”

I’m so disappointed I’m the only who cannot .

Goodbye my Friends. Todays prompt is not easy!!

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/29/daily-prompt-now-2/

DP Daily Prompt : Dream Home Post by Ranu

Dream Home backyard 4 (Photo credit: jeweledlion)

So I have won a contest to build my “Dream Home”,here is my plan: I would like to have this home built according to my specification. It has to be a bungalow. Two storeyed is not an option. I would like to have three bedrooms.Each bedroom will have an attached bathroom. I would like a large kitchen,with a lot of cupboards for the dishes and pots and pans,also a broom closet. The kitchen should be equipped with double sink.

The living and dining room should be separate.

I would like a finished basement with a family room and a bathroom as well.This is a necessity for kids who won’t have to come up to use the bathroom.

The house should have a lawn,there should be flowers of all kinds.It will be useful to have perennials.It’s cheaper to have them instead of annuals. The garden should have automatic sprinkler system.

The driveway needs to be wide,to enable at least two cars to be parked.

This just about sums up my plan I think.If I can have a house like the one I have written,it will be superb for me.

DP Daily Prompt: Feed Your Senses Post by Ranu

The Sense of Sight (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The first thing that attracted my sense of sight was the clock,it was reminding me to leave the bed. Seven O Clock already,I have so much to do. My sense of sound was probably in a deep coma,I honestly did not hear anything. My nose surely was blocked this sense of mine was happy to let my sight do everything while it lies dormant.

Given the fact,today is the day,my sight will shoulder the responsibility of moving me around, I made up my mind to follow it closely. I got up, “Get Your Tooth Brush”, it said. I did that,I suppose it wants me to brush my teeth. After completing my work in the bathroom. I followed it to the kitchen. It was morning and time for breakfast.

Now my sense of sound was ready to do its chore, turned on the faucet and poured water. put the kettle on the stove to heat water. Took out milk and a teabag and put both in the mug.Microwave oven was on to heat the the teabag and milk. The water was boiling,alerting to make tea. Next step was to toast bread in the toaster oven. When it was all done, smell was only too happy to do its chore,the smell of tea woke my drowsy sense,the toast aroused my hunger.I sat down and had a mug of warm tea,ate my toast.

I thanked all my senses for helping me welcome morning. I feel though,sight should get most of the credit,without it moving around would be troublesome!