This one’s from Hagar:
He was phony as
Monopoly money
his repertoire
of emotions
counterfeit:
lies, false promises
rust and dust…
his sole apology
a cheap trinket
braided mess
of fool’s gold–
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/rdp-friday-emotion/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/counterfeit/
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/19/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-19th-2026/
FROM LINDA:
Wow. It’s already the 19th of January, and time for the Just Jot it January 2026 daily prompt. Our prompt today is courtesy of running enthusiast Warren. Thank you, Warren! Please be sure to visit Warren’s blog to read his posts and say hello.
Your prompt for JusJoJan January 19th, 2026 is “consistency.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!
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The consistency of faith
is like grandma’s taffy
Ingredients are boiled
till thick–then pulled
and stretched until
it’s shiny (like God’s grace
on a child’s face)–
Taffy is a chewy treat
tastes almost like
faith rewarded
Sweet!
~ Cale
Good day, friends! here’s another of Hagar’s poems:
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Swinging forth, then back
his pendulum heart
today so merry
tomorrow monstrous–
and she was the bright penny
picked up for a song…
he spent her on his good days
he spent her till she was gone
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/three-things-challenge-mm306/
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/18/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-18th-2026/
FROM LINDA:
“Welcome back! It’s time for our daily prompt for Just Jot it January 2026. Our prompt for January 18th is brought to us by the lovely Kaye. Thank you, Kaye! Please be sure to visit Kaye’s blog to read her posts and say hello.
Your prompt for JusJoJan January 18th, 2026 is “organ.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!”
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The heart is an organ
made to be strong
created for songs
to sing whole life long–
the heart is an organ
a passionate door
(each with unique key)
made to be strong
carry secrets and more–
my heart is an organ
made to last…
yet fragile as glass
~ Hagar
Contemporary Christian Music at its best, shared by Cale ~
A sweeter deal I’ll never find:
prepaid home eternal, mine–
the price to Builder? EVERYTHING
His Son on cross, pain echoing…
sound of pounding nails resounds
today in hearts where His shed blood
beats song of salvation, victory.
I’m no longer poor wanderer, stranger lost–
a heavenly mansion waits for me
dressed in glory, grace…and great, the cost.
Jesus, true Savior paid it all–
everyday I wake, call Him LORD
and thank Him for what I
could never afford.
~ Cale
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/prepaid/
Among the benefits of having access to church services online is that seniors and homebound folks don’t have to travel, and maneuver wheelchairs, walkers and such, amid parking lots and crowds of people.
And they can stay in their pajamas, not fuss with dressing up.
Some would argue a drawback: they’re missing out on coffee and donuts in the fellowship hall when the service ends, or going to local restaurants for brunch with friends.
“Community” and “socializing” are important to varying degrees, depending on personality types…(neighbors could meet together in one person’s house, and eat potluck as they criticize discuss the preacher’s sermon).
But I’m not one of them. Okay, I confess to eye-rolling, sighing, occasional head-shaking.
However, I don’t wait till after the service if I’m hungry. I “do” church in the recliner ‘pew’, and eat whatever I want (leftover pizza with pepperoni; pound cake; potato chips).
No one was bothered a’tall today, by me crunching Cheeze-It crackers (a perfectly respectable “communion wafer” substitute).
Really…?? I was supposed to eat just one? ~ Cale
FROM LINDA:
“Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 17th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “favorite saying.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!
After you’ve written your Saturday post tomorrow, please link it here at this week’s prompt page and check to make sure it’s here in the comments so others can find it and see your awesome post. Anyone can join in!”
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~ Cale
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/16/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-16th-2026/
FROM LINDA:
It’s January 16th, and time for the 16th daily prompt for Just Jot it January 2026. Our prompt today is brought to us by the spectacular Sadje. Thank you, Sadje! Please be sure to visit Sadje’s blog to read her posts and say hello.
Your prompt for JusJoJan January 16th, 2026 is “philosophy.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
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Now, I can’t say I’ve heard this straight from the bird’s beak (not even a wize owl’s), but my observation is that crows have a philosophy:
“Don’t let winter stop you from getting down there on the square and picking at whatever treats might be found between chill green grass blades! Picnickers are scarce in January.”
~ Cale
Poetry ~ Cabbage After Christmas 