Hey, kids! As you can see, I'm still playing catch up after being a slacker in recent weeks. Well... a slacker as far as my internet and blogging life are concerned. In today's post I'm excited to say that I've been given a Blogger Recognition Award by Becky over at Strikeouts + Sprinkles! Thanks for … Continue reading Playing Catch Up – Blogger Recognition Award
Writing Challenges
Playing Catch Up – Mystery Blogger Award
I'll admit, I haven't been the best about staying current on my blog. Or anyone else's for that matter. It's been a crazy summer. Car problems. Moving out. Moving in. Please don't look for anything regular from me for a while. But I'm honored that other bloggers still think of me from time to time. … Continue reading Playing Catch Up – Mystery Blogger Award
The Sunshine Blogger Award
This is a new one to me! Thank you to Suzi over at My Colourful Life for giving me the Sunshine Blogger Award! If you haven't been by to visit Suzi yet, what are you waiting for? She's a fellow A to Z Challenge survivor, so at least give her props for that! Seriously, though, … Continue reading The Sunshine Blogger Award
The Mystery Blogger Award
Kids, I've been nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award. It's kind of awesome. I haven't been nominated for a blogging award since 2015. So it looks like my fortunes are taking a turn for the better. Gosh, I have so many people to thank before they start playing me off and cutting to commercial. Actually, … Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award
My Trip to the Circus & My Trip to the Circus
I was having a hard time coming up with something to write for Fiction Friday, so I took to Twitter and asked for a writing prompt. My friend Caitlyn came through. She tweeted back: "Describe two visits to the circus from the point of view of someone who's bipolar. On one visit, he's manic, and … Continue reading My Trip to the Circus & My Trip to the Circus
Alex’s Challenge
Time to come back to another challenge issued by another reader. The fourth comment on my initial blog post came from Alex, who provided the following prompts… Character Name: Pablo Setting: Law School Object: A candle Emotion: Sad "Doesn't it feel like the 19th century?" asked Wash as he brought two more lit candles over … Continue reading Alex’s Challenge
Sarah’s Challenge
Time to come back to another challenge issued by another reader. The third comment on my initial blog post came from Sarah, who provided the following prompts… Character Name: Samuel Setting: Mars Object: A notebook Emotion: Confusion Samuel ran down the corridor of Echo base, clutching a torn notebook in his hand as he made … Continue reading Sarah’s Challenge
VTnessa’s Challenge
Time to come back to another challenge issued by another reader. The second comment on my initial blog post came from VTnessa, who provided the following prompts... Character Name: Hezekiah Tribido Setting: The plains/prairies of Canada Object: A lobster boat Emotion: Relaxed I honestly couldn't remember how long I had been walking. Days? Weeks? I … Continue reading VTnessa’s Challenge
A to Z
Caitlyn issued another challenge on the Twitter. I have to write a story in which each sentence begins with a different letter of the alphabet, beginning with the letter A, and moving sequentially, i.e., B, C, D, and so forth. That gives me 26 sentences to tell a coherent story. I feel like this one … Continue reading A to Z
Let’s Go, Sugarbeet
Yesterday, my friend Caitlyn offered to provide a writing prompt to some folks on Twitter. I accepted the challenge. She gave me the first sentence. The rest was up to me... "Let's go, sugarbeet," he said and snapped on the light. He was holding two duffle bags, one very light, the other very heavy. It … Continue reading Let’s Go, Sugarbeet
The Confusing Middle 