Describe a “first day” in your life (first day of marriage, of school, etc). I wanted to write a story a la "first day of the rest of your life" but that first suggestion hasn't left my head so you're getting an anecdotal tale tonight about my first 24 hours being married. Weddings are a … Continue reading Prompt 143-First Day
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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
Week 26
Hello! How was your weekend? Did you have nice weather? Were you able to tackle that project you'd been putting off? How about a nice do-nothing day? Those are great too. I had (have) company for the weekend. My in-laws came up for a visit. Yesterday was super hot and humid so we mostly stayed … Continue reading Week 26
Prompts 138-139
138. Write a one-minute “Thank You” note to someone. To all my favorite characters, Thank you for giving me something to believe in even when the world seemed dark. Your adventures and your struggles have seen me through my own troubles time and time again. I am so glad I could join you on your … Continue reading Prompts 138-139
Prompt 137-Dream Job
As a kid, what job did you dream you would have as an adult? What job do you have now? As kids, we often fantasized about the jobs we would have when we were all grown up. I can't be the only one who thought I would be a famous doctor who discovered the cure … Continue reading Prompt 137-Dream Job
Prompt 134-Physically Fit
Have you ever been significantly more or less physically fit than you are today? What was different about that? What was easier? Harder? Did others treat you any differently? During my junior and senior years of high school, I was on the cross country ski team. I hadn't played a sport since a season of … Continue reading Prompt 134-Physically Fit
Week 25
Oh snap, where did this Sunday afternoon go? Time flies when you're avoiding responsibilities I guess. I had plans to purge my closet, to fill and take bags of old clothes and shoes to Goodwill, but I cleaned the kitchen instead and got sucked into YouTube videos while eating lunch. I did get some writing … Continue reading Week 25
Prompt 132-Digital Relationships
Have you ever made a friend with, or fallen in love with, someone you met online? Once upon a time, the internet was a quieter place with several niche communities. We weren’t connected 24/7 like we are now. In the early days, you had a “family computer” that you had to share with parents and … Continue reading Prompt 132-Digital Relationships
Prompt 129-Storage
What would you like to put in storage? “Dammit!” Shannon cursed as she rubbed her stubbed toe. She had accidentally dragged the metal base of the ancient recliner over her foot as she moved it to vacuum. The tawny leather armchair was a death trap that had been trying to kill her since she first … Continue reading Prompt 129-Storage
Week 24
Hello, hello! I know it's late so I won't take up too much of your time blathering on about my weekend before getting you your weekly list of daily prompts. I took a day trip to have a picnic with family I haven't seen since my wedding and it was a beautiful day. It was … Continue reading Week 24
Closet Full of Notebooks 