I've been really diggin' on the writing prompts from the Daily Press. I'm finding it so helpful to have a place to start. So, on to the writing subject of the day: Does the person you see match the person you feel like on the inside? Lately, I don't look into mirrors, I avoid … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror
Month: January 2014
Predictions: Phil Style
When I read the prompt for bloggers today at the Daily Post on WordPress, there have been some of those in my family. Then, I read it more closely to see this: There are 344 days remaining in the year. Describe what you’d like to be doing on day 211. (Hint: that’s July 30th.) I … Continue reading Predictions: Phil Style
Sweet Sixteen: A Daily Writing Prompt
I don't think I was quite like other 16-year olds. I didn't want a sweet sixteen party, that wasn't the tradition in our family. I wanted a rocking chair. Yes, a sixteen year old girl wanted a rocking chair; by that time I was already and Auntie and taking care of little ones and a … Continue reading Sweet Sixteen: A Daily Writing Prompt
Fan Page!
There are many New England Patriots fans cleaning up their living rooms, game rooms and dens, from the nachos, 7-layer dips, wings, and beer, that was part of the game-time tradition for today's championship game. I too am a fan although not as big a fan as others in my family; but I too am … Continue reading Fan Page!
The Luckiest Person, Me!
The prompt today encourages bloggers to write about the first person we saw today. The first person I see every day is my husband and while I love him to pieces, I'm going to put my own spin on the Luckiest People topic. The second person this morning I interacted with is a Facebook friend. … Continue reading The Luckiest Person, Me!
The Regulars
In my younger days I was a waitress and a bartender. I loved it. I worked in family style and fine dining restaurants and both have their special charms. However, the one thing each has in common is: The Regulars. You know who they are, and you may even be one yourself. You have a favorite place, a … Continue reading The Regulars
Not Rocky and Bullwinkle
Who doesn't enjoy a good team building activity? You might be surprised. Especially if the activity requires any invasion of personal space or revelations of a personal nature. For years I've been the person in my workplace to be the "team builder" for large group meetings--I love doing them. Basically, that means I need to … Continue reading Not Rocky and Bullwinkle
All It’s Cracked Up to Be, Exactly As I Expected
Tonight, Steve and I started classes at DCYF to become foster parents for (and perhaps adopt) a child in "state care". We've toyed with the idea of foster care or adoption for a while. In Rhode Island there are a couple thousand kids at any time in need of more than a place, they're in … Continue reading All It’s Cracked Up to Be, Exactly As I Expected
I’m Afraid of Old People
I'm afraid of old people. Well, not really. It's just that I never really had spent time with the elderly. Other than my grandmother, my experience with anyone older than my parents was limited. The summer of 1995 I was what one might consider "underemployed". I'd quit a job without another one to go to, … Continue reading I’m Afraid of Old People
Ripped from the Headlines: $10,000 Grant Award!
Today's Daily Prompt at Word Press: Ripped from the Headlines, sounded like a real challenge, something to really get my creative juices flowing, so to speak. Here is it: Click over to whatever website you visit most frequently to get news. Find the third headline on the page. Make sure that headline is in your post. … Continue reading Ripped from the Headlines: $10,000 Grant Award!
365 Days of Thank You 