***Let the record show, I have no excuse for not doing these each week. My bad.*** Before you read...I have a little bit of trivia for you...because I like knowing things. Ha! I love stories about the Titanic. Morbid? Maybe. But here it is, nonetheless. While the orchestra started playing in the first class lounge, … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Today is a two for one! Write a “Dear John” letter, breaking up with your high-school sweetheart who’s in the army. Dear John, I haven’t known where my letters might find you for what feels like forever. I kept writing them every day, expecting a reply, but one never came. For a long time, I … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
Half Marathon Training
I signed up before I even thought too much about what I was doing. I was so anxious to get in before the price went up. Excited that my oldest wanted to run his first 5k. Giggled over the idea of getting new running shoes (I love shopping) and all the swag from the race. … Continue reading Half Marathon Training
Working…
I promise you, I am working on it. And just to prove it, here is a small excerpt. *As always, I reserve the right to change, rearrange, or delete this from the finished chapter. Just sayin'.* Belda took him there. A touch of her hand. A whisper in his ear. She showed him how to … Continue reading Working…
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Writing Prompt: Go to a cafe and closely watch two people interact. Then write a scene about two people in a cafe. Ok, so...I didn't go to a cafe. And I didn't closely watch two people interact, but I had read this writing prompt a few days ago, then woke up in the middle of … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
642 Things to Write About
I love this book. Sometimes, I can't think of anything to write, have a small block for where I want my story to go. Writing down something different-completely disconnected-from the ongoing chapters here on my blog, helps to recenter my focus. I may not even need to write it down...just see the prompt and think … Continue reading 642 Things to Write About
I’m Still Alive.
Hi. Yes, I know. It's been a while. So, can I just say...adulting is hard and sometimes parenting sucks? Like stuffing your heart down a long neck bottle and then trying to coerce it back out again. There are certain things that happen in your life that you have zero control over and you are … Continue reading I’m Still Alive.
