If you had a child who had done something very wrong, such as stealing, how would you punish them? There are three phone calls a parent dreads. “Your child has been arrested.” “Your child has been taken to the hospital.” “Your child has died.” Ryan counted his blessings that of the three possible worst phone … Continue reading Prompt 224-Discipline
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Back In Business
Aaand we're back! How was your week? Did you get any writing done? Go on any fun adventures? Get enough sleep? Since my post on Wednesday, I have written 0 words until these words here. It's all good though. I got to spend a few super fun days with my little sister. We nerded it … Continue reading Back In Business
Prompt 222-Cheated
Have you ever been cheated on? The doorbell rang in three quick successions. Only one person abused Shay’s bell like that, her airy voice calling after the ringing. “Hello! Shay! It’s Lise!” She moved something heavy on porch and made a triumphant “aha” as she revealed the spare key’s hiding place. Shay sighed. Her sister … Continue reading Prompt 222-Cheated
Gimme a Break!
Gimme a break! Break me off-a piece-a that KIT! KAT! BAR! Sorry, it was stuck in my head so now it's stuck in yours. That's just how it is. I don't make the rules here. Oh wait, yes I do. This is my blog. I can do whatever I want. And now that I'm finally … Continue reading Gimme a Break!
Is It Cold In Here…
...Or is it just me? Ok, yeah it's me. I have a cold. It's kicking my butt. I've been fighting it off all week but it's been rough. Unfortunately I don't get sick time with my position so I've been working through it. I do have the option to make up the hours or use … Continue reading Is It Cold In Here…
Prompt 221-Best Leader
Who has been the best leader of your country, past or present (e.g., president, royalty, prime minister, etc.)? Few people in this world have ever loomed half as large as my late grandmother, the Last Empress of Esmil. Sylmare Zibella had been a fair ruler, widely respected for her sense of judgement and overwhelming patience. … Continue reading Prompt 221-Best Leader
Prompt 220-Dating Requirements
What do you look for when deciding whether or not to date someone? “That’s quite a stack you’ve got there,” Cammie said as she handed Gray a steaming mug of coffee. He grasped the handle gingerly so as not to scald himself on the hot ceramic and smiled at the creamy color. She remembered the … Continue reading Prompt 220-Dating Requirements
Prompt 219-Afterlife
What do you believe happens after we die? “Where am I?” the woman on the other side of the desk peered around at my immaculate office. She stared in wonder at the perfectly symmetric walls and high ceiling, at the orderly stack of pamphlets perfectly arranged on my desk, and the framed Reaper Honor Graduate … Continue reading Prompt 219-Afterlife
Struggle Bus Destination: Imposter Syndrome Lane
This was a rough week. I feel like I've been saying that every week since the beginning of the year. And there wasn't anything particularly bad about this week. Work is work. I wound up with a couple hours of overtime, but there wasn't anything overly stressful about it, just timing of things meant I … Continue reading Struggle Bus Destination: Imposter Syndrome Lane
Prompt 215-Facts of Life
What are some of the hard facts about life? Shit happens. It just does. Plans don’t always work out. The only thing you have control over is your own reaction to these things when they go south. For myself, a very poignant case tonight. I had been toying with a couple story ideas, scenes with … Continue reading Prompt 215-Facts of Life
Closet Full of Notebooks 