Makes sense, right?🤣

‘You seem pretty normal. Why are you still single?’

‘Good question. Maybe because I’m a little obsessed with #fishing.’

‘Little obsessed? But don’t you have a job?’

‘I used to, but it cut down my time on the water.’

‘Interesting.’

‘Surprisingly, most people don’t understand reel men.’

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Maui, depicted as a handsome man on a surfboard with a hook.

It's April 23, 2026, and today's mythology-inspired #vss365 #prompt is #fishing!

Something that often factors into myths of the demigod Maui from Polynesian mythology. Some myths hold that he created the Hawaiian islands by pulling them up with fish hooks!

Thanks for reading😘

‘Did you just wax the kitchen floor?’

‘I did! Doesn’t it look great? So shiny. Wait. You’re trembling.’

‘I have a condition called luposlipaphobia.’

‘Luposlipaphobia? Never heard of it. What is it?’

‘It’s the fear of being chased by #wolves while wearing socks on a newly waxed floor.’

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A mostly monochromatic gray, black, and white illustration of the god Odin and two wolves (one white and one gray) and a raven. Odin has flowing hair and a flowing beard, an eyepatch, and a single blue eye.

It's April 22, 2026, and today's mythology-inspired #vss365 #prompt: #wolves! As in the wolves of Odin, Geri and Freki.

The Allfather of Norse mythology, Odin is a complex and extremely cool god after whom Wednesday (Odin's day) is named!

Thanks, Eileen😘

Thanks - I love making people laugh. Or groan🤣

😘😘😘

Thanks for reading😘

‘You’re limping. What happened?’

‘I pulled a muscle in my leg while excavating for #jade.’

‘Ouch. Looks like it hurts.’

‘Kinda. But it was just a miner injury.’

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The main characters of Journey to the West: the Monkey King, the Jade Dragon, the pig demon, the sand demon, and the Longevity Monk.

It's April 21, 2026, and today's mythology-inspired #vss365 #prompt is #jade! Like the Jade dragon from Journey to the West.

This culturally defining Ancient Chinese epic features a wonderfully colorful main cast, helmed by the wonderfully rebellious Monkey King!

‘Do you have a favorite #undersea creature?’

‘I like all the little ocean critters. Except maybe the crab.’

‘Why? What’s so bad about the crab?’

‘They don’t like to share.’

‘So that means… Wait. Don’t say it.’

‘You could call them shellfish.’

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The dragon god Ryujin, a king of the ocean, overlooking green waters in a robed, long-haired human form. The sea reflects his dragon form.

The April 20, 2026 folklore-inspired #vss365 #prompt: #undersea! As in the coral palace of the Japanese sea god, the dragon Ryūjin (龍神).

A tumultuous and powerful god, Ryūjin can take human form and can be as helpful and benevolent as he can be formidable.

Thanks for reading😘

‘I hear you’ve been possessed by some #trickery.’

‘Who are you?’

‘I’m the Dyslexorcist. I’ve been summoned from the joke world to rid you of your corny demons.’

‘Interesting. Say something to convince me you’re legit.’

‘Your mother cooks socks in hell.’

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Anansi, depicted as a handsome man with shoulder-length dreadlocks, a spider earing, a blue robe, and eight limbs (six arms and two legs). He is admiring a gold thread and there's a starry sky background.

The April 19, 2026 folklore-inspired #vss365 #prompt: #trickery! Inspired by the West African trickster, Anansi.

Often (but not always) depicted as a spider, Anansi represents wisdom, wit, cleverness, and defiance. He originates in southern Ghana, with the Akan people.

🙋🏼‍♀️I did

You’re so kind. Thanks😘

‘Thanks for inviting me today.’

‘Of course! If you’re going to be my assistant, you should understand all the magic rituals.’

‘You totally nailed your trick.’

‘I think everyone on the #investiture panel was impressed. I’m a fully accredited magician now.’

‘Well, thanks for halving me.’

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Nezha, depicted as childlike, wearing red with a blue flaming flaming spear and wheels, and a night sky background.

It’s April 18, 2026, and today's mythology-inspired #vss365 #prompt: #investiture! As in Investiture of the Gods.

This sprawling, violent, very cool Ancient Chinese epic introduces Nezha (哪吒). One of my very favorite gods, I find him to be awesomely rebellious and punk rock.

‘What color does that look like to you?’

‘Hmmm, I’d say kinda like a mint green. Maybe with some gray undertones. What do you think?’

‘I was gonna say #seafoam.’

‘Oh! That’s perfect.’

‘Right? His face has that nauseating green color that only comes from sea sickness.’

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Aphrodite or Venus with rosy gold hair riding a white swan with doves and roses around.

The April 17, 2026 mythology-inspired #vss365 #prompt: #seafoam!

In reference to the birth of the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and fertility, Aphrodite.🦢

Friday is associated with her, and with other goddesses associated with her. A day of love and beauty!

I thought about this song after I saw the prompt. But wondered why a hammer pounding pounding out a warning would be a good thing. I get the bell & song. But hammer?

Thanks, Peter. I appreciate the appreciation😘

‘But Officer, it wasn’t a violent act, I didn’t understand what he meant. English isn’t my first language.’

‘What did he say?’

‘That he thought his looks would be better by doing more #hammer curls.’

‘That’s a weight training thing. Not a hairstyle using tools. He’s gonna need a doctor.’

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Thor in a red furred cloak with long red hair and lightning in the background.

It’s April 16, 2026, and today’s mythology-inspired #vss365 #prompt is #hammer! As in hammer of the gods.

The prompt feels appropriate for today, because it's Thursday; a day of the week named after the Norse god Thor!

‘Do you know what today is?’

‘Uh, tax day?’

‘No! It’s weird #word Wednesday.’

‘Right. I forgot you lived in your own writer bubble. So, what’s today’s new vocabulary item?’

‘Indagation’

‘Which means?’

‘It’s an archaic term for research. Or, what writers do to procrastinate.’

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My run as host ends with another false cognate, which has the same spelling but different meanings. In Afrikaans, this one is to become, but it's a unit of language in English. Many people want the last one, making it apt for today. The #vss365 #prompt for April 15, 2026 is #word

You’ve been a great host. Thanks for all your inspirational prompts😘