The Journey of Natty Gann 1985 Directed by Jeremy Kagan Quick synopsis... America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. In this masterful, atmospheric adventure, a courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. I know I watched this … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Journey of Natty Gann
Writing Challenges
A to Z Challenge – Inside Out
Inside Out 2015 Directed by Pete Docter Quick synopsis... When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home. I find the depiction … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Inside Out
A to Z Challenge – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 1989 Directed by Joe Johnston Quick synopsis... Wayne Szalinski is a preoccupied inventor who just can't seem to get his electromagnetic shrinking machine to work. But when it finally does, it has Wayne's kids in its sights! With the now 1/4-inch-tall children swept into the trash, the real adventure begins. … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Teresa’s Challenge
Name: Lucy Setting: Train Object: Key Emotion: Anxious Lucy Michaels was 11-years-old the first time she rode on a train. Over the years, as she grew older, she would remember a confusing combination of feelings as she was led to her seat, which was right beside the social worker whom she had met only two … Continue reading Teresa’s Challenge
Ashley’s Challenge
Name: Jess Setting: Waterfall in the forest Object: A spoon Emotion: Fear He was having a hard time catching his breath. But that's because he was finding zero opportunities to stop or even slow down. What was supposed to be a simple hiking trip that led into a simple camping trip had become a slightly … Continue reading Ashley’s Challenge
Wandering Cranes’ Challenge
Character: Lydia Setting: Parking garage Object: Rose Emotion: Hope Tonight was supposed to be date night. So, of course Lydia's boss had asked her to work late. She was frustrated. She was annoyed. And she was in the office alone. In reality, Lydia couldn't understand why she, and all her coworkers for that matter, weren't … Continue reading Wandering Cranes’ Challenge
Rosie’s Challenge
Character: Casey Setting: An abandoned middle school Object: A dog named Ralph! Emotion: Panic As a town, Westside was dead or, at the very least, dying. As she was led down her old neighborhood street by her mother's dog, Casey couldn't help but look around and take note of how many homes were empty with … Continue reading Rosie’s Challenge
Playing Catch Up – The Real Neat Blog Award
You know, one of these days I'm going to not let a week go by without blogging or catching up on reading everyone else's blogs... Hey! It's me again. Today I'm bringing you The Real Neat Blog Award. Which is brought to me by V Donovan over at CoolBeans4. I really do love getting to … Continue reading Playing Catch Up – The Real Neat Blog Award
Playing Catch Up – Vogue Parody: 73 Questions About Me
I'm fairly certain that this is the last of the recent blog post/writing challenge/award nominations that I've been tagged on. If I've missed any others in recent days weeks, please accept my sincere apologies. I'm ever so slowly getting back on the ball. Is that a thing? Getting my eye on the ball? Getting back … Continue reading Playing Catch Up – Vogue Parody: 73 Questions About Me
Playing Catch Up – Sunshine Blogger Award
I'm still getting caught up on what's been happening on the internet lately. What's the deal with everyone aging themselves by 40 years? Anyway, today I'm happy to accept the Sunshine Blogger Award. Like yesterday's Blogger Recognition Award, this has been passed along by Becky at Strikeouts & Sprinkles. Thanks so much, again, for thinking … Continue reading Playing Catch Up – Sunshine Blogger Award
The Confusing Middle 