Let’s keep it super simple today, and focus on one word for inspiration: BELOVED. Tell us about someone in your life, or that stuffed animal you couldn’t put down as a child, or your life’s passion, or whatever comes to mind when you hear the word, “beloved.” A few caveats: 1) Keep…Continue Reading
Archives for July 2012
The OCD Person’s Guide to Lice Removal
The other day I received a phone call no mother wants to get. The phone rang smack dab during a marathon writing session at a busy coffee shop, so at first I couldn’t make out the words amidst the Venti-ordering. After barely discerning the caller’s identity, I picked up on her serious tone, stepped…Continue Reading
PROMPTuesday #199: Recollect
I’m not giving PROMPTuesday up, by God! I almost wrote I’d be taking a hiatus, but no sir, I’m hanging onto the end with my near and dear. So in the spirit of keeping on with the keeping on, today’s creative writing prompt is: This one time in high school… I like the…Continue Reading
Being Zen from Someone Decidedly Zen-Less
A re-post. Again, this is SO weird. I NEVER do this. I find myself in a bit of a transformation. I say “a bit,” because I tend to take to these things slowly, instead of speeding full throttle into change. Still, I can’t deny that certain situations and people have been put in my…Continue Reading
PROMPTuesday #198: About Last Night
Creative writing prompts for people who like creative writing prompts.
My Other Ghost Story: Updated
I first sensed something odd Memorial Day weekend. It was Sunday, and The Rock and the kids spent the day at a friend’s picnic while I caught up on work at home. Around five or so, I put the computer away and collapsed on the couch to clear my head. I’m not sure what…Continue Reading