Short Story Prompt - Fashion a story using these five things: 1. A rotten gala apple 2. A pair of lime green sneakers 3. A missed appointment 4. A pig 5. A goodbye hug Lime Green and Time Machines “What time is it?” she asked, out of breath, as she came bounding into the bedroom. …
35.
35 is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. -- Oscar WildeReflecting: we've been together for three months now, me and 35, and I have to say that I'm enjoying it so far. A few things...1. …
In the Corner of the Center of Your World.
so I revolve around your world, do I? the gravitational pull within your cosmos? believe what you want, dearest, but I fear the truth is shinier than the stars above your supposedly impassioned head. here I am, in the corner of the center of your world, relegated to afterthought, vague memory, the fabric of a …
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Stories about Words. (Aplomb)
I've been a lover of words since I can remember, especially when my father bought me my first dictionary when I was 10 years old. (Being 10 and randomly finding the definition for decade one day made things even sweeter.) Once in a while, I'll tell you some memorable stories about my ongoing love affair with words. Aplomb (noun) - …
how not to be ignorant about Africa.
We won't get into exactly what inspired this post, only that its absolute necessity is imperative. Shall we, then? Africa is a continent. Not a country. When something weird happens in a country within the continent of Africa, it does not represent the entire country where it happened, the people in that particular country, or the people …
Wednesday Writers’ Spotlight: L. Taylor
Because this blog, first and foremost, is about writing. Every Wednesday, I'll spotlight a fellow writer and bring you his or her thoughts about this writing crafts of ours by way of a brief interview. First up is Ms. L. Taylor, a wonderful friend of mine and an equally amazing writer. I'm not just saying that; one of her short stories recently …
The Quaint Questionnaire.
Inspired by a great idea from Natalie of Natalie's Lovely Blog (follow her, won't you?) and her friend McKenna Ryan , my pal and fellow blogger Toia B. of Luv To B Natural (check her out!) and I decided to interview each other on current fashion loves and likes and can't-live-withouts. Natalie and McKenna's fun idea consisted of finding a blogging friend and exchanging …
Short Story Prompt – 12/16/13
Short Story Prompt: Write about a a person whose family member is suffering from amnesia and tries to get that person to remember them.One year after the search parties had disassembled and the leads had run cold, she decided that it was time to restart her life. She moved back into their bedroom from the guest …
Weekend Vignettes.
I went to NYC this weekend, on a Saturday and back on a Saturday, and visited the Met museum. I met a man who wore humility like a coat. It was refreshing. I froze in NYC and was reminded of my very strong feelings about the city. I said my peace. I think I'm getting …
What ‘tude? Gratitude.
In line with an interesting conversation I had with a pair of lovely friends last night, I decided that every Friday is now Gratitude Friday. Why, exactly? I tend to be a Negative Nancy. It's really Negative Ninja Nancy, because when I'm being so-called positive, I'm quietly, methodically sneaking in complaints like nobody's business. (I …
This Square Peg. 