Writing Exercise #3237

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Document
Ridge
Veneer
Dream
Chart
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Compose a piece of 50 or fewer words that includes all six of the words listed above.
As an added challenge, try using all six words in the order in which they are listed.
Feel free to use the individual words to inspire separate pieces.

All Words
“Make sure to document the changes to the Blue Ridge Mountain Project before you leave tonight.”
“Will do. What veneer did the owner choose?”
“He dreams of teak but the budget won’t allow it.”
“Maybe something from this chart of standard woods?”
“Let’s keep the options open.”

Document
Each hour the document sat on the desk, it reminded Ellen that she needed to do something with it. It was a tedious and onerous chore that someone needed to complete and, as the newest employee, it became her task. She directed all her resentment and frustration with her job at that piece of paper. Maybe it would burst into flames from the heated thoughts she sent its direction.

Ridge
The ridge of her eyebrow fascinated him. Laying in the bed next to his sleeping wife, he observed the way the fine hairs of her eyebrow followed the contour of the bone beneath her skin. He wanted to reach out and stroke the curve, but would not wake her from her deep sleep.

Veneer
The shock of unexpectedly seeing her ex-husband caused Beatrice to lose the thin veneer of control she maintained on her emotions. Even though it was the middle of the day, she abruptly left the office. Upon reaching the sanctuary of her apartment, the tears fell and harsh sobs wracked her body. Her failure hurt.

Dream
The branches of the weeping willow reached for the ground, the soft, dropping leavings giving the impression of a photo taken in soft focus. On the ground, curled up next to a large root, a slumbering child dreamed of another world. This world was protected and safe. Children were children and played happily.

Chart
Please tell me we have some idea of what is going on in the world?
Well, we have been charting the humans’ progress as a species for the last two millennium, so I think we have enough data…
Not data! Has anyone actually interacted with the humans?

Open
A bee flitted from flower to flower, investigating each for the pollen it would take back to the hive. Several buds were open and ready for the bee’s ministrations. However, it would have better luck in the fields surrounding the city, not the flower box on a tenement window.

Pandora Radio

If you've never tried out Pandora Radio. Do it now! www.pandora.com If you like music, this is definitely a website for you.
Here's the deal... Similar to the mapping of the human genome, they've mapped the music genome. Great concept. They've broken up as much music as they can into categories based on the lyrics, tempo, etc. Read more about the Music Genome Project here. http://www.pandora.com/mgp.shtml
When you get to the Pandora website, you'll have to create a free account. In the Create a Station box, type in one of your favorite artists or songs. Pandora will start a station based off that entry. You can leave the station as is or add additional artists that you like to create a good variety to your station. Also, if a song comes on that you absolutely hate, give it the thumbs down and it won't be played anymore.
This is a great opportunity to hear new artists and new music that you might not necessarily hear. And another great feature. If you like a certain song or artist, flag them. In your profile you can select those songs and buy them through Amazon.
You can also connect with friends and family and share your stations and artists.
Enjoy.