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Letter D:
405 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 405 Newer› Newest»Blog: Read All The Things!
Theme: Bookish memories
Post: D is for “Desperation, Depression, Decisions In which I almost become a crazy dog lady.
Aj @ Read All The Things!
Name: Addison Albright
Blog: Stories That Make You Smile
A to Z Theme: ’Til Death Do Us Part
* * Today's A to Z Post * * → D is for Devon
Is he the villain? Or the loving father? Cause sometimes it's hard to decide:
https://lydiahowe.com/2017/04/05/d-is-for-dalan-atozchallenge/
Hi
The topic for alphabet D is DAD
ridhii
https://randommusing2017.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/dad-atozchallenge/
Supreme Court cases that changed life in the US
D is for Dale
https://denapawling.blogspot.com/2017/04/d-is-for-dale.html
Rob Z Tobor
I have something special for everyone today! If I can get this comment posted...
A to Z Challenge: Discount!
Isa-Lee Wolf
A Bit 2 Read
@IsaLeeWolf
D is for Drawing in which I reflect on my journey embracing the art of the sketch.
Theme: Crafting Complex Villains
Letter D: Dark Father
Shari Elder Author: Life’s a Story, Write it Bold
D id for Desk Set and oldie but goodie movie with Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
https://stacybuckeye.com/2017/04/05/d-desk-set-fave-movie-90/
D-Day is here. Read the 4th episode of my witchy little story (links to previous episodes) and discover more A-Z Fiction. Episode 4: Down, Down, Down
Sorchia's Universe
Relief block print artists: D is for Disertori
Blogging from A to Z: D is for Dufilho Pharmacy
Sharon E. Cathcart
Award-winning Author of Fiction Featuring Atypical Characters
#atozchallenge
Blogging mail art from A to Z
Phillip | D is for Dream Delivery
D is for the DRILL that kills our author in his murder scene.
https://johndavisfrain.com/2017/04/05/drill/
(Don't worry, like Wile E Coyote, he'll revive to perish again tomorrow!)
JohnDavisFrain.com
Letter D, oh my the alphabet moves quickly.
Hey, It's Ann visiting from A to Z So Much to Choose From and
Science Ladybug
Editing Fiction: Developmental Edits
Discarded Darlings - Jean Davis, Speculative Fiction Writer, A to Z: Editing Fiction
“That age old adage of never trust a quiet toddler(s) is truly good advice. I would add never trust a fast moving toddler that appears to have an important mission requiring door closing privacy.”
Diaper Cream
Shari
D post for Decisions
http://authenticallylivinglife.blogspot.com/2017/04/d-is-for-decisions-atozchallenge.html
Talking about the Dursley's today! Check out my Harry Potter Theme
https://noloveforfatties.com/2017/04/05/atozchallenge-d/
Zombie Flamingos, Welcome to James Bay, D is for Dock Street!
Today's What if...? post for D: What if we could control our dreams?
What will you decide about how you parent your young adult children?
DECIDE
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Susan
Color Me Writing
D is for Darth Vader (Quote of the Week) - http://wp.me/p2Dhbj-24L
Daily 3- line poem (5-7-5, haiku form); first letter of each line same as the letter of the day.
Triple play: D is for dulcimer
Maggie C
What Rhymes with Stanza
Blog: Laurel's Leaves
Theme: Writing prompt of the day
D is for Determination
Laurel's Leaves
My theme is Music: Favourite Artists - D is for Duran Duran
Today I write/doodle about the toddler's obsession with Batman.
D is for Dark Knight
And we're at D! :)
Home Winemaking – ‘D’ for Decanting and Decanters! #AtoZChallenge
Hi...D is for Dreams.
Here's the link:
https://wordpress.com/post/leelasatyanwordpresscom.wordpress.com/237
Name: Charandeep Singh
Blog: Free Spirit
D : Divinity
The post is about my divinity classes in school
Divinity
The fourth piece of my continuous story based on One Word Writing Prompts
Dance: A to Z Challenge 2017 Post #4
D is for determination
http://slimexpectations.com/2017/04/1339/
D is for Dogged Determination on the topic, Build a Better Blog. https://shirleycorder.com/determine/
Niki here, blogging at A Texan's View of Upstate New York!
My theme is split between occupying my time while husband was deployed last year, and the other half is different aspects of being an Usborne Books and More consultant!
Today's post is DIY Projects from the summer!
My Life in Ecuador
Digging up Manteno History
I was an archaeologist for a day
Today we're looking at my idea books again. D's from my Idea Book @ A Joyful Chaos
Dinas the Destroyer has come. Someone should probably stop him before things get out of hand. Continuing the theme of MacSweeny's Market and the mis-adventures of some of the employees.
I hope you enjoy! https://wp.me/p8zX6R-1m
My theme is "Mostly Made Up Holidays"
D is for Dyngus Day (A real holiday!)TraceyAtHome
3 Games to do til the playoff's and still a lot to learn. But we are having fun...It's Dog Day 'D' Hope you'll visit my #atozchallenge. Blessings...
https://elan-creations.me/2017/04/05/atozchallenged-is-for-dog/
Name: Shwetha
Blog: ShoePenLens
D is for my loveliest place- Dalhousie
Theme: Travel
Dalhousie-travel
My link for 'D' #atozchallenge https://elan-creations.me/2017/04/05/atozchallenged-is-for-dog/
D: Deadlines!
Today's A-to-Z Post
D is for dinosaur. Rawr.
http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com/2017/04/d-is-for-divine-to-z-blogging-challenge.html
"D" is for Divine.
D just dropped in!
D is for the Daffodil Project at Blue Ridge, Georgia - a living memorial to the children who perished in the Holocaust on display in a small Georgia town, and
D is for Diantha A. Lincecum Kynion, my 3rd great grand aunt. A short post about her short life.
Hi! This is D Day of exploring genres: Find out about Dystopian fiction:
#AtoZChallenge: Dystopian Fiction
Today's Sciency Word is dinosaur. How can you tell when a dinosaur is not really a dinosaur? http://planetpailly.com/2017/04/05/sciency-words-dinosaur-an-a-to-z-challenge-post/
D is for Determination of which I have a lot!
http://www.15andmeowing.com/2017/04/d-is-for-donut/
Crocheted cat toys all month
Today at Talking It Out, the Dakota Access Pipeline.
your link goes to a post preview!
Today, I take a look at my past, present and future love of Dungeons and Dragons.
D is for Dionysus!
My D-post (adult content) http://rebelsnotes.com/2017/04/deepthroat/
My theme is cancer. Today, D is for Drug Resistant.LINK
Djinnia and the English Language
my favorite anime characters D aliens and vampires!
D is for determination
http://www.screwyism.com/26-days-to-a-better-life-d-is-for-dream-a-z-challenge/
We are dancing today and do the Acholi know how to dance.
@moondustwriter A Piece of Uganda
D: Dominica & D-Day Museum
DB McNicol, author & traveler
Theme: Oh, the places we will go!
Delightful, delicious food that is also nutritious! LINK
DisforDewey
What's Dewey got to do with it? Find out on today's Library Love post at A Field Trip Life http://afieldtriplife.com/dis-for-dewey-atozchallenge/
D: Dominica & D-Day Museum
DB McNicol, author & traveler
Theme: Oh, the places we will go!
Hi, My name is Narinder and i maintain my blog titled Create Your Best.
My 4th blog of the atoz challenge is Determination breeds Drive and Discipline
D: Dominica & D-Day Museum
Today in Statistics in Action, D is for Descriptive Statistics
Here's my post today. D is for Down syndrome.
ClearingSpace4Joy
http://drpoojatripathi.com/2017/04/05/let-there-be-no-d-for-depression/
Its time for D - My only little daffodil at home
MIND AND MATTERS
Name: Andy
Blog: coolkidandy.wordpress.com
#AtoZChallenge theme: Chinese Adventure
Topic for D: Depression
Another RVing term...
http://www.our-simple-life.com/fun-stuff/atozchallenge-452017-changes
Today's post is #AtoZChalenge - Day
Saraallie
Sara Writes
Theme: My Delicious Obsession ~ Sara's Baked Creations
Delicious Snickerdoodles
Here is my Letter D for Birgit's Films and a bit more:)...http://createdbybb.blogspot.ca/2017/04/a-to-z-challenge-letter-d.html
Ok, let's try again-Letter D for Birgit's Films plus more: http://createdbybb.blogspot.ca/2017/04/a-to-z-challenge-letter-d.html
Story Dam is talking writing advice today.
D is for directions
Lovely Read . Do check out my post today as well on the Depression
https://archanablogs.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/d-for-depression-thoughts-in-the-wake-of-a-suicide/
D is for Desk Setup & Organization
Check out my post here: LINK
D is for Diplobunops
http://paleopix.com/blog/2017/04/05/d-is-for-diplobunops-atozchallenge-2017-uintan-mammals/
Hello, here's my post on the letter D:
The Debut
Today's Post - D is for.... Dreams
NotesinaBook - D is for Dreams
Name: MsDarkstar (AC)
Blog: Darkstarian Discourse
Letter D: D is for Decisions
D (among the heavenly bodies) is for Draco
http://sagecoveredhills.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-letter-d-draco.html
D is for Dog - One Spoiled Dog that is!
http://www.decibelmemos.com/hearing-loss-memos/d-is-for-dog-one-spoiled-dog-that-is-atozchallenge/
Good morning everyone! My short story for the day is D is for Death. 459 words, involves a funeral and alcohol.
D is for Delen, handmaid at Castle Mirador. Join me for this character interview from my MARABELLA series. https://marabellaspeaks.blogspot.com
D for Desire to Bloom
Theme : Relationships
Blog : AuraOfThoughts
https://hotdogsandmarmalade.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/d-is-for-danger/
Allow yourself a diversion: it's the "D" word my thesaurus gave me today!
D is for Death by Chocolate Lab
http://staceyschneller0829.blogspot.com/2017/04/death-by-chocolate-lab-blogging-through.html?m=1
My "D" post is up: http://writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/2017/04/distilleries-doomed-dead-dancing-doyle.html
Theme: Graphic Design
D is (sort of) for Adobe InDesign: http://leetahbegallie.com/d-sort-adobe-indesign
Taking my challenge to the next level. Writing about Healing on Isheeriashealingcircles.com & dabbling with some dark poetry on i-dreams.blogspot.com - Hope you will check them both out :)
"*Ishieta @ Isheeria's*
AtoZofHealing - D is for Dreams
*Dark Poetry by Ishieta*
Post Link"
My theme this year is Hot Men :) No worries...it's all PG
#HotMan Doctors
~Katie
TheCyborgMom
My blog post for the day is - ‘D’ for Direction in Life ?
The link for the post is LINK
Please visit Percy the Guinea Pig as he talks about his favourite things from A to Z.
Percy at George's Guinea Pig World
Danaë and Diomedes
Dohány Utca Synagogue
D for Death.
http://pareshg.com/2017/04/05/atozchallenge-life-in-local-train-death/
REMEMBER DA VINCI'S INQUEST? LET'S REMINISCE TOGETHER:
http://thelatephoenix.blogspot.com/2017/04/atozchallenge-d-is-for-da-vincis-inquest_5.html
D for <a href="http://dear-internetpeople.blogspot.com/2017/04/defense-limerick-a-to-z-challenge.html>Defense</a>
A poem I wrote for my English class for National Poetry Month :)
Okay here is D... D is for Please stop by take a look. Leave a comment. Thank you xxx
Decisions, Decisions
I'm honestly surprised I've made it four days straight! Lol :D
My take on our obsession with skin colour! D is for Dusky
LINK
D is for Diversity http://lisa-musingsofamiddle-agedmom.blogspot.com/2017/04/d-is-for-atozchallenge2017.html
D is for Davallia fejeensis & Dieffenbachia ‘Panther’
Enjoying some Jazz over here for D
Song a Day
D is for Dizzy Gillespie
Hello all, My post today is D- Different Perspectives
It is short fiction. Give it a read.
D is for... detailed description
https://geofflepard.com/2017/04/05/d-is-for-doors-atozchallenge/
26 of the best characters in fiction... Today's topic is Dexter! https://doreeweller.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/d-is-for-dexter/
Theme: The very many emotions of Motherhood
D for Disorientation
https://pagesfromserendipity.com/2017/04/05/d-for-disorientation-how-did-the-cooker-weight-reach-the-lego-box-atozchallenge/
I have switched on the washing machine and let it run with no clothes in it. I have taken a baby diaper instead of a sanitary napkin to the bathroom. I have got stuck unable to recollect the third line of Twinkle twinkle little star. I have forgotten (several times) to have a bath. I have found a crayon in the egg case……and so much more!
D is for Daydreaming, today...
I'm not loving it either. I'm not someone who re-posts and tweets and social medias the hell out of what I write, so I think he system is cumbersome and time eating. I also hate that you have to scroll through hundreds of comments here... many with links that don't work... to find other blogs to comment on. http://wendyoftherock.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/d-death-and-jade-doo-dad-with-sing-along.html
The next installment of my 26 episode story examining writer's touch-me-nots: Description, anyone?
Andrea Lundgren
Into the Writerlea Blog
Why are so many people checking into their DNA ethnicity?
GENEALOGY - Why are so many people checking into their DNA ethnicity?
Academy Award Nominees and Winners continues with the letter D for Dog Day Afternoon. Read the blog and then watch the clip you can chant Attica with Al Pacino.
A to Z Challenge - Dog Day Afternoon
D is for death, because my husband died last year, and I have been wrestling with the feelings about that ever since.
D Is for Death
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*Sonia*
*Rants of the Newly Old*
My 'D' post is a short story titled 'Door to my Heart'. It is the first person account about his heart and his Attitude towards people in his life.
Click -> D for DOOR TO MY HOUSE
Blog- Phaytea's Pulse
Theme - The Awakening of Self
D is for - Decisiveness (Deciding how to decide)
Click - LINK
Blog- Phaytea's Pulse
Theme - The Awakening of Self
D is for - Decisiveness (Deciding how to decide)
Click - LINK
Not my best friend, but a favorite thing. Diamonds!
I'm posting for another blogger whose link doesn't work
#AtoZChallenge: Letter D
Some tips I've gleaned from eavesdropping on conversations.
D is for Dialogue
This is my 3rd time trying to load up...Birgit-Film and more http://createdbybb.blogspot.ca/2017/04/a-to-z-challenge-letter-d.html
D: Devil's Door
http://andapoem.weebly.com/blog/atozchallenge-letter-d
Agree with Molly! I'm fascinated but don't want to join Google+
Thanks for letting me know. I am a tech-neanderthal, so I go to a place of self-loathing pretty quickly.
D is for Dogged Determination in my short poem theme based on school experiences as both pupil and teacher.
http://pempispalace.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/d-is-for-dogged-determination.html
Special Teaching at Pempi’s Palace
How about a little humor for letter D! https://zuludelta45.net/2017/04/05/dream-a-little-dream/?iframe=true&theme_preview=true
If You find me 4 different times, then I apologize....Birgit-talks film http://createdbybb.blogspot.ca/2017/04/a-to-z-challenge-letter-d.html
Today I talked about Dungeons and Dragons and More on the Wolf of Words. I talk about tabletop gaming and how it relates to my life lately and at large.
D A to Z 2017 Theme: Rocks to Throw At A Hero Who Is Up A Tree
http://musingsfrommara.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-to-z-challenge-d.html
Delightful, Daunting and Dependable Jobs today at World's Coolest Jobs!
Name/Blog: Josie Two Shoes
A to Z Theme: "Circle of Hope" - six-sentence stories about the women in a small Midwest town
Letter D: Denise's Story
D is for Django Unchained, Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay. Read my review here: LINK
More baby boom news -
#AtoZChallenge Blame it on ALL on Dr. Spock
My take on the challenge is to write about the first word that comes to mind when looking at the letter: https://amommasview.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/dancing-atozchallenge/
The post where we get to my bread and butter--my subbing stories. Today, it's that one time when the students thought I was showing a trailer for Down Time. Silly kiddos...
Day is Done
LINK
DISTINGUISH
A boy become a River Dragon and the village honor and respect him because he brings fish and water for crops.
Today I shared an entry from my diary where I had recorded the most embarrassing event of my life. D ~ Dear Diary @ Little Bits of Lovely
D is for Dark
Darkness in December ahead
D is for Drunk: A Celebration of the Automobile (if You're the Devil)!
http://fantasywriterguy.blogspot.ca/2017/04/drunk.html
Name: Carmen
Blog: Living in Crimson
Challenge Theme: One Way Ticket to America
Letter D for Doubts
Link: https://livingincrimsonblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/a-to-z-challenge-letter-d-doubts/
Thank you for reading! :)
D is for Different a short story.
Patricia'sPlace
Almost forgot to add my D Post here today!! D is for Diners, Dives and Drive-ins
The Invisible Author
D = Determined to Start a Career as a Ghostwriter? Read This First.
Click here for Chapter D of my A to Z Choose Your Own Adventure (AC)! Comment to vote for the next choice and come back tomorrow for the reveal of the next installment in the novel: Runaway!
D for Desire
http://www.3cheers-to-life.com/2017/04/d-desire-atozchallenge.html
Stop by my blog, If I Only Had A Time Machine for a history lesson from
We Didn’t Start the Fire From A to Z: Letter D
Kira here! Blog is kiraelisevnerys.wordpress.com
Today's A to Z challenge: D is for Daunting
Thoughts on speaking out on current events as writer.
My theme is adult coloring. D is for Drama
http://aheepofeverything.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-to-z-challene-d-is-for-drama-in-adult.html
Theme: Writing about writing.
D is for Deadlines and Delays: A Pep Talk
An ode to my mom inspired by "Dear Mama" for the letter "D": http://wp.me/pGUYc-xT
Here's another character sketch for my A to Z theme: Planning for NaNoWriMo...
D is for... Detective Franklin Maye
I keep forgetting to come here to leave my link for the day, but do leave it in my comments on others' entries.
Here's today's: LINK
Amy Harke-Moore
A Rural Girl Writes
The Simple Life: Inspiration and Practical Living
D is for Dad
Dad
Hi! :) I’m a writer, stepping outside my comfort zone and delving into crime writing. My theme is: Secret Diary Of A Serial Killer.
Here's my "D" post! http://nataliewestgate.com/2017/04/descent-secret-diary-of-a-serial-killer
D is for Driving School! I have the slowest computer connection in the world. Takes forever to upload anything. Sorry this is sooooooo late!
Detective
https://ruminatedscrawlings.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/atozchallenge-2017-detective/
Name: Akilah
Blog: The Englishist
A to Z Theme: Gratitude
Letter D: Doctors (“I love my primary care physician, my dentist, and my daughter's pediatrician.”)
Link: http://wp.me/p14eyw-1Hy
Please join us for a visit to Dumbo in Brooklyn.
http://buttercupcountsherblessings.blogspot.com/2017/04/dumbo-isnt-just-elephant.html
I knew this would happen. I can't remember if I got on this morning to add my entry or not. Oh well.
The Ninja Librarian’s Favorite Characters and IWSG
I made it!!! *WHEW*
Why Dialogue is Important
D is for Deadly Deadlines! https://nikkitate.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/d-is-for-deadlines-atozchallenge
D is for Darkness, Despite, and Dimly in Stranded! My Strand-Magazine-Based Adventure A To Z!
The Story Crossroads Blog has D is for Directional Orientations (North, South, East, West) as part of the Symbols in Stories from Around the World: https://storycrossroads.com/2017/04/05/d-is-for-directional-orientations-north-south-east-west-a-to-z-blog-challenge/
My A to Z Entries at The Cryton Chronicles
I, Jak A to Z 2017: Diabetes (Vlogging)
Generation Jak A to Z 2017: Deftones (Music)
Dreams in the Shade of Ink A to Z 2017: Darkness (Flash Fiction/Poetry)
Meta MTG A to Z 2017: Dragons of Tarkir (Magic: The Gathering)
The Cryton Chronicles on Facebook
LadyInRead@MyRandRSpace-Day5_of_#UBC_#AtoZChallenge_My_D_Post
On my blog: D is for DOGS!
Try the following:
What the Dickens
Emily | My Life In Ecuador
Hi everyone. I'm Shweta and I write tiny tales which are essentially very short stories. Here's my post D for Distance :)
D is for Dances
Marcy blogs at both Random Thoughts and Tender Mercies http://marcysrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-to-z-challenge-dances.html
and at Creation and Compassion http://marcyhowes.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-to-z-challenge-dances.html
Name: Charandeep Singh
Blog: Free Spirit
D : Divinity
The post is about my divinity classes in school
DIVINITY
A-Z Shoes: the Fluevog Daniel
http://repeatsamb.blogspot.com/2017/04/atozchallenge-d-vogdaniel-ifjm2017.html
A-Z Trucks: D
https://annembray.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/atozchallenge-d/
Name: Mandy
Blog: With Love
A to Z Theme: Montréal & Québec City, Canada after-Christmas travels
Letter D: Doubletree Chelsea Hotel in NYC review
I'm getting to the good stuff! I promise! :)
D is for Duded Up according to Vi Parker's Chronicle of a Cranky Horsewoman: http://candacecarrabus.com/d-is-for/
Delight Winter Tournament Results 2017
Prizes!
Katherine at Rodney's Saga: Horses, Life, A Touch of Geek
D is for God is our deliverer
God is our deliverer
Thanks for checking it out!
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Nancy
Filled to Empty
Name: MsDarkstar (AC)
Blog: Darkstarian Discourse
Letter D: D is for Decisions
Name: Aura with Writing
Blog: Aura with Writing
Letter D: Deeds. In a remote village lived a woman who was known for her generous acts of kindness..
Link: Deeds
name: prabhat ks
blog title: ink of love in fire; design is my desire
link: https://prabhatks.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/doping-delight/
theme or category: love
a quick description of post: (doping delight) this poem has interested me to think really deep and the selection of words and titles has been a real challenge for me. i came up with the word dope and added the flavour of delight in it to kindle love into it. it was hard in the start but slowly it unfolded into this that you can read now. thank you. keep the love alive.
🔥🔥💘🔥🔥
#doping #atozchallenge #delight #color #blog #blogging #challenge #NaPoWriMo #inkyfire #love #prabhatks #promt #wordpress
Oops, I forgot to share letter D.
So, here it is: https://claowuepotpourri.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/dominica/
My Letter D
I Have A Daughter
I'm a day late! D is for DNA. More science facts for you.
https://ireadencyclopedias.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/d-is-for-dna/
*F = Fair is foul*
*F = Fair is foul*
Still playing catch up. D stands for Drama, both the good kind found on stage and the more annoying kind found among teenage girls. https://cflathers.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/d-drama/
E for EDIT
MARK YOUR WORDS!
Do you use Disqus on your blog?
D is for Disqus
Stefani | Dreams of Nyssa
My D-post (adult content) - http://rebelsnotes.com/2017/04/deepthroat/
D is for Daria.
Daria
DoTerra
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Gail Park
Making Life an Art
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