I know, right? Pretty interesting and cool. Inspired by this article. Here's mine: "Time to weigh the hearts, Joe." Want to try it? Leave your words in the comments!
Adieu.
Peace out, 2013.
Short Story Prompt – 12/30/13
Short Story Prompt - Make a list of five things that you're afraid of happening to you. Then write a story in which one of them happens to the character... Thanks, Ms. L! (I cheated a little with this one, though. You'll see...) The List In the past, she had therapists who couldn’t abide by her …
Thursday and Friday.
I'm sure you're wondering what I wore yesterday? And if I'm grateful for anything today? Have you? Well, since I forgot to post what I wore yesterday, let's combine the two, shall we? Gratitude 1. You, because you visit this blog. 2. You, because sometimes you click "like." 3. You, because sometimes you leave a comment. 4. Anyone who supports …
Short Story Prompt #2 – 12/25/13
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 …
This Square Peg. 