What is your most expressive characteristic and in what way do you express it? My first reaction upon reading this prompt was to laugh and say “duh, I express myself through writing!” But “writing” isn’t a characteristic, it’s something I do. So then I had an existential crisis and wondered what the heck even is … Continue reading Prompt 343-Expressive Characteristic
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Prompt 338-Infomercial
Have you ever bought anything off an infomercial, if so what and did you like it? I’ve never bought anything from a TV ad where you have to call and they charge you $8.95 for shipping and handling, but I have probably bought a few things from brick and mortar stores that sell “As Seen … Continue reading Prompt 338-Infomercial
Prompt 334-Novel Life
Name a novel you’d love to model your life after. I love these kinds of prompts that ask me about my personal views on things like favorite pieces of media because my brain immediately forgets every single song/book/movie/show I’ve ever encountered. Novels? What are those? I’ve never read a single book in my life. How … Continue reading Prompt 334-Novel Life
Prompt 325-House Swap
Would you ever house swap with someone and if so where and how long would you stay? House swaps are such an interesting concept to me. Maybe because I haven’t been a homeowner for a full year yet. Next month will mark our first full year since closing and then November will be a year … Continue reading Prompt 325-House Swap
Prompt 303-Learning Fears
What is something you want to learn but have been too afraid to try? I’m not really the type of person who is afraid to try to learn new things. On the inside, when it comes to change, I’m a crotchety old man with a shotgun on my porch screaming at the kids to “git … Continue reading Prompt 303-Learning Fears
Prompt 293-Understanding the Arts
Is there one of the arts that you just do not understand? Which one? Sometimes I read a prompt so broad I have to stop and think about it for a while before I can even come to an understanding of what it is asking so that I can answer it efficiently. This is one … Continue reading Prompt 293-Understanding the Arts
Prompt 283-Noteworthy Teacher
Write about a teacher of yours who did something noteworthy. Back at the beginning of June, I wrote about grief and how my father passed away when I was only ten years old. It was a very personal piece, and I think it resonated with a lot of people. I’m about to get personal again. … Continue reading Prompt 283-Noteworthy Teacher
Prompt 276-Architecture
What catches your eye about the architecture of a building? While thinking about this prompt today I really got to wondering about the different styles of architecture and tried to narrow down what sort of things I notice when I look at a building. It turned out to be a difficult challenge because it occurred … Continue reading Prompt 276-Architecture
June Special: Coping Mechanism
Grief is weird. They say time heals all wounds, and to an extent, they’re not wrong. Bones mend, cuts scar, bruises fade. Even heartache lessens over time. But grief can strike when you least expect it, even decades after the loss. You wake to a brilliant sun in the most cerulean of skies, the emerald … Continue reading June Special: Coping Mechanism
Prompt 273-Recipes
What kind of recipes do you gravitate towards (e.g. desserts, casseroles, drinks)? I like to cook. I prefer simple recipes though. I don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen when I make food things. I’m a big fan of one pot or one pan recipes especially. I used to love casseroles but I … Continue reading Prompt 273-Recipes
Closet Full of Notebooks 