Hello friends! How was your Christmas? Did you get to spend time with loved ones? Did you eat all the sweets and snacks? Did you watch Die Hard all day? Was it just a regular Wednesday for you? However it panned out, I hope you had a nice day. For the first time in my … Continue reading Christmas Recap
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Prompt 340-Color Outside the Lines
If someone told you to color outside the lines, what would that mean to you? My grandfather was an artist. His works line the halls of kings and presidents and galleries, great and small, worldwide. Paintings, sculptures, portraits, you name it. His talent knew no bounds. I used to love sitting in his studio, watching … Continue reading Prompt 340-Color Outside the Lines
Don’t Harsh My Mallow
Happy Sunday everyone! How was your weekend? Did you get to relax? Read a book or three? Do any writing? Visit friends or family? I had a great weekend! Got out of work a couple hours early on Friday and was able to spend those hours on my patio reading Jane Lindskold's latest, the 7th … Continue reading Don’t Harsh My Mallow
Prompt 299-Favorite Photograph
Describe your favorite photograph. When I got married, my sisters were my bridesmaids. For my bachelorette party, my maid of honor, the second in line for the diva throne, planned a fun overnight in the Catskills with a paint and sip party in the evening and then a couple winery tours the following day. I … Continue reading Prompt 299-Favorite Photograph
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 259-Family
Why are families important? What do families provide that we cannot find on our own? Tarathiel stood off to the side of the hospital room, putting distance between himself and the exuberant displays of affection the rest of his team gave their fearless leader. Deidre was joyfully crying at Todd’s head. Cari stood opposite her, … Continue reading Prompt 259-Family
Prompt 196-Misfit
In what way do you not fit in with the family you grew up with? “That girl isn’t right.” “She has far too much spirit.” “Poor Jin. Such a troublesome daughter he has.” “Mika must be so ashamed. She puts on such a brave face.” “That hair is offensive.” “She can never hide with that … Continue reading Prompt 196-Misfit
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 142-Musical Memoir Review
A new Broadway musical is about your life. Come up with a title for the big show, and write a mini-review of it. My Mother's Daughter The musical adaptation of the award-winning "gin-soaked" memoir of the same title is a delightful coming-of-age tale for mother-daughter relationships everywhere. Every mother will relate to Nancy's first Act … Continue reading Prompt 142-Musical Memoir Review
Prompts 140-141
140. Complete this thought: “Today I hope…” Today I hope you get that call, that letter, that email you have been so desperately waiting for. The one that will change your life. The one that says you were accepted to your top choice university. The one that says you’ve been hired. The one that says … Continue reading Prompts 140-141
Closet Full of Notebooks 