Write about an item you use frequently that you think (or hope) will be obsolete in 20 years. I wanted to write a little story for this, I really did. I wanted to create some crazy gadget in a cool other universe and envision a future for that world where the gadget would become outdated. … Continue reading Prompt 156-Obsolete
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Week 29
Well, it happened. I didn't get home Friday night until almost midnight so I didn't get to write a post for you. And I've spent most of the rest of my weekend playing catch up on my course work for the NaNo prep courses I'm taking through Coursera. I'm not quite back on track yet … Continue reading Week 29
Prompts 154-155
154. If you could go back in time exactly 10 years and give yourself some advice, what would you tell yourself? The best cure for a hangover is climbing a mountain. Especially when it’s with the friends you drank with the previous night. Get involved with more clubs when you go to Clarkson. You will … Continue reading Prompts 154-155
Prompt 153-Mom
What is your mom like? My mom is like fire. She is warm and comforting like the hearth during the bitter, frozen winters. She is lively and dances under the summer and autumn stars while surrounded by those she holds dear. She is bright and wild and untamable. Her maternal fury will char you, burn … Continue reading Prompt 153-Mom
Prompts 151-152
151. Write about a recent decision you have made. I am one of the most indecisive people you will ever meet. My husband is the other. We’re quite the pair. The Dinner Dilemma happens very frequently in our house, even when we have groceries in the fridge and meals to cook. “What do you want … Continue reading Prompts 151-152
Prompt 150-Old Flame
Do you have an ex that you would ever consider dating again? (If not, how bad were they?) Elvior drew on his pipe as he watched the youngsters break down their camp. The sun would not be visible above the trees for a couple hours yet, but the lightening sky put a skip in their … Continue reading Prompt 150-Old Flame
Week 28
Happy Sunday everyone! I hope the weather is nice for you. Friday and Saturday were beautiful here, but it's going to be hot again this week. And of course our central air decided to stop working on the holiday weekend. Annoyed with maintenance because they won't come fix it unless it's an "emergency" (which they … Continue reading Week 28
Prompt 149-Lifetime Supply
If you could win a lifetime supply of anything you choose, what would you choose? I stared in awe at the effervescent being hovering over me. Their essence trailed into the silver vase in my hand, my stunned face reflected perfectly in the spot I had been trying to shine for that purpose. “Who dares … Continue reading Prompt 149-Lifetime Supply
Prompts 147-148
147. If you could spend a day living the adventures of any cartoon character, which one would you choose? It's no secret that I am a huge nerd when it comes to cartoons and anime. A big reason for that stems from the stories they tell. I'm obsessed with breaking down themes and character arcs … Continue reading Prompts 147-148
Prompt 146-Sleep Troubles
What keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep? Embers crackled at the bottom of the pit, the fire’s dying croak begging for more fuel. Kyr stared at the glow with a distant gaze. The night was deep and his body ached from the hard pace he had set upon fleeing the mountains. His lids … Continue reading Prompt 146-Sleep Troubles