Introduce yourself with five animals you’ve seen in the wild

Moose
White-tailed deer
Black bear
Snapping turtle
Pileated woodpecker

Without saying Star Wars, name a science fiction film.

Post your warning sign!

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

You entered a dance contest!

Pick your partner.

If you see this, post an egg

Wow. Had no idea that was written by Anne Rice. Only watched it to see Dana Delany in dominatrix gear. Like everyone else, I suspect 😁

You're welcome. Your Master List has been godsend for this fledgling writer. Can't find the dead tree version in Canada yet (I do not buy from Amazon). Have to settle for the ebook from Kobo for now.

Oh, thank you! Looks excellent and great timing... my copy of the first edition is nearly worn out from use.

Next: discussing "then" vs "and" vs "and then" :-)

Absolutely: filler words. I tend to include them by habit, then delete them on first edit: just, that, very, simply, really, actually, somewhat, began... they make prose mushy flab.

There are places where "just", "that" and other fillers are needed, but that's rare.

You nailed her expression. Wonderful work!

Now I learn I'm late discovering this. Sigh. Well, here's a funny take on the phenomenon:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ3O...

This is how I'm going to look every time someone dislikes one of my posts.