‘Don’t go into the kitchen.’ ‘Oh my gawd. What did you do now? Get outa my way.’ ‘Don’t say I didn’t warn you.’ ‘Yikes! What happened? It’s like a cow erupted. There’s milk everywhere!’ ‘I needed to find a way to show udder #chaos.’ #vss365

Long before humanity, before the invention of time, before the sun, moon, and stars, there was only a dark, chaotic void. Even in our ordered universe, life can often feel very much out of control. Your #vss365 #prompt for August 5, 2026 is #chaos Join me in the bedlam! 🌀

‘This is highway robbery!’ ‘Oh, stop complaining.’ ‘I didn’t scream when you said there’d be a $20 cover charge. Or the $10 parking fee. $12 cocktails are reasonable. But $5 for a little cup of #fruit? That’s outrageous!’ ‘Well, if you don’t like it you can stop coming over to my house.’ #vss365

Sink your teeth into its flesh and enjoy nature's sweetest, juicy treat - but watch out for the pit! Your #vss365 #prompt for August 4, 2026 is #fruit Go on... Take a bite! 🍋🍇🍒🍌🍎

‘I like watching birds.’ ‘Me too. Sometimes I can’t tell the difference between a raven and a crow. They #tend to look similar.’ ‘Well, if you look closer, a raven has 13 pinion feathers while the crow has only 12.’ ‘So, what you’re saying is it’s just a matter of a pinion.’ 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛ #vss365

In one sense, this word conjures a gentle, nurturing touch. But it can also suggest an inclination that may or may not be desirable. Hmmm ...🤔 Your #vss365 #prompt for August 3, 2026 is #tend What's yours to tend? 🤲

‘You’ve been busy in the garage all afternoon. What have you been doing?’ ‘I need to come up with a new #creation. My last project was a total failure.’ ‘Which one? There’s been so many I can’t keep count.’ ‘My idea for the cold air balloon. It never really took off.’ #vss365

Before the world was born, darkness hovered over the vast, unformed void. Two words - "Be Light!" - sparked the beginning of the whole universe. As writers, we use our words to create (or destroy) worlds. Your #vss365 #prompt for August 2, 2026 is #creation Show me yours! 🤭

‘Look, I know it’s hard to change behavior. I’m not expecting miracles.’ ‘I’m really trying to get along, I swear. It’s just, the #temptation is so strong.’ ‘I know. Some people don’t deserve it, but trust me, it’s better to kill them with kindness.’ ‘Ok. And how long does that take?’ #vss365

Welcome to the Garden of Eden, birthplace of our epic human story. They say forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest. Haven't we all been drawn to something - or some𝑜𝑛𝑒 - off limits? Your #vss365 #prompt for August 1, 2026 is #temptation Do with it what you must! 😉

‘I think I need a gun for protection.’ ‘How did you #arrive at that decision?’ ‘I doubt I’ll ever use it, but I think it’s good to be prepared. Just in case. Can you hook me up?’ ‘I know a guy. Name’s T-Rex. He can get you anything you need.’ ‘T-Rex?’ ‘Yeah. He’s a small arms dealer.’ #vss365

Regardless of whether the ride is long or short, difficult or easy, windy or calm, inevitably I return back home. One final deep breath and life seems a bit easier. This ride has been simply amazing! Thanks to you all! The #vss365 #prompt for July 31, 2026 is #arrive. 🚴‍♂️🙌🙏

‘Wait! I think we should stop & help that guy. Looks like he’s having some kind of car trouble.’ ‘Sorry, I don’t #brake for stupid people.’ ‘What makes you so sure he’s stupid?’ ‘Obviously he ignored the calls & never took advantage of that extended car warranty.’ #vss365

Sometimes, we just have to force ourselves to slow down, and the more we have pushing or pulling us, the more difficult it can be. It’s our ride’s penultimate day, but before we finish the route… The #vss365 #prompt for July 30, 2026 is #brake.

Greetings #vss365 folks! Well, our ride is drawing to a close. I’d like to introduce your next host, the amazing Beth Greenberg @BethCGreenberg! Beth will begin as your host on August 1, and will be posting prompts at 11AM GMT. Give Beth a follow if you haven’t already! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

‘Love this cruise! Lounging on the deck with a cocktail & watching the #coast fade away is relaxing.’ ‘What about pirates?’ ‘They won’t bother us.’ ‘How can you be sure?’ ‘Think positive. Besides, if we do just remember what makes a pirate angry.’ ‘What?’ ‘Take away the P.’ #vss365

In cycling and in life, physics works for us and against us each and every day. We take the benefits of and sometimes work against its forces. We are approaching the end of the ride so let’s just take it easy on this downhill. The #vss365 #prompt for July 29, 2026 is #coast.

‘Hey, man, sorry I spilled your drink-it’s just, you’re so short I didn’t even see you.’ ‘Don’t misjudge my small stature. What I lack in height, I make up for in intelligence, so before we #descend into a verbal dispute, I want you to know, I’m not happy.’ ‘Well, then which one are you?’ #vss365

Wow! What a day of summits yesterday! You are quite an inspiring bunch for sure! Well, there’s only one way to go from there. The way down is such a thrilling, exhilarating, gravitational rush! The #vss365 #prompt for July 28, 2026 is #descend.

‘How much farther?’ ‘We’re getting close to the #summit now.’ ‘How can you tell?’ ‘Because we just passed the road sign that says -Red Squirrels Drive Slowly.’ ‘Oh. Must be hard for their little feet to reach the pedals.’ #vss365

The stories of reaching the tops of mountains are woven with details of the journey, and not so much the view, but that perspective is where reflection exists, at least before the trip down. 🏔️🏔️Enjoy the view today!🏔️🏔️ The #vss365 #prompt for July 27, 2026 is #summit.

True story- This is my morning scene as I read all the wonderful #vss365 posts. My dog’s snoring has a peaceful #cadence. Then she farted & I had to run for air!

‘I wanted to name my son something different. A name with a snappy #cadence.’ ‘So, what did you decide?’ ‘I’m going to call him Driew.’ ‘So, you pronounce it Dre-ew?’ ‘Yeah.’ ‘That’s weird.’ ‘It’s only weird if you spell it backwards.’ #vss365

Left Right Left Right Front Back Front Back Up Down Up Down There is a rhythm in every ride, a motion in existence, a metronome in the written word. The #vss365 #prompt for July 26, 2026 is #cadence.

‘When I make a mistake, I meditate to #ascend to a higher plane to ruminate about the ways my actions affected others.’ ‘Well, I prefer to do what Jesus what do.’ ‘And what’s that?’ ‘Pretend I’m dead, hide for 3 days, then when I come back everyone’s excited to see me.’ #vss365

On occasion we are faced with the seemingly insurmountable challenge of propelling ourselves forward while lifting the full weight of what we each carry every day. Our reward is a form of euphoric exhilaration. You’ve got this! The #vss365 #prompt for July 25, 2026 is #ascend.

‘You work the graveyard #shift at a cemetery? That’s gotta suck.’ ‘Nah, it’s not so bad.’ ‘Well, I gotta ask, have you ever seen any real ghosts?’ ‘There’s this one I’ve seen a few times. I think he was a bartender when he was alive.’ ‘Why is that?’ ‘He’s always giving out free boos.’ #vss365

There are times when we are aware of conditions that we have the power to change for the better, and we adjust in order to do so. We’ve been riding together long enough to recognize the dynamics of the shared road. The #vss365 #prompt for July 24, 2026 is #shift.

‘The record store in Vegas has a promo on the 5-part Beastie Boys anthology - so we’re going on a #road trip. It’s almost free.’ ‘Cool. I’ll go pack.’ ‘Make sure you bring boxing gloves.’ ‘Why?’ ‘Well, they said parts A-D are free. But you have to fight for your right to part E.’ #vss365