Whimsical (Photo by Jennifer inspired by Jill’s word.)

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 Whimsical  (word prompt given on October 8, 2021):

When Jill gave me whimsical I was pretty excited I must admit. It seemed like such a fun task to seek out something playful, or fanciful. I was thinking of children having fun blowing dandelion fluff forcefully into the air…although those are gone right now, but you get the idea. We went to the renaissance festival and the universe delivered! Not soon after we arrived then BAM there she was! A beautiful, charming fairy who was entertaining the children with her gorgeous wings and giant thick string that she made large bubbles with. Her name just also happened to be Whimsy! Whimsy the whimsical fairy. It doesn’t get better than that! She was so patient and stood there for quite awhile, posing for me and smiling at everyone. Without speaking she conveyed such joy and fun with her face and motions. She made me feel young again.

—Jennifer

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