If you could choose to be a master (or mistress) of any skill in the world, which skill would you pick? I tend to think of myself as a jack of all trades and master of none, as the saying goes; often calling myself a "generalist" in my work life. I know a little bit … Continue reading Jack of All Trades, Master of None
DP Writing Prompt
A T.V. aholic’s Dream Job: Cast Change
You’ve just been named the casting director of your favorite television show (or movie franchise). The catch: you must replace the entire cast — with your friends and family. Who gets which role? I am a t.v.-a-holic, there, I've said it. I do enjoy watching television. When I lived alone the television was always turned on … Continue reading A T.V. aholic’s Dream Job: Cast Change
As Summer Winds Down
I was wondering when we'd see a writing prompt about the beginning of the school year; here's today's: As a kid, were you happy or anxious about going back to school? Now that you’re older, how has your attitude toward the end of the summer evolved? I loved going back to school for most of … Continue reading As Summer Winds Down
Always, Always Later
We all procrastinate. Website, magazine, knitting project, TV show, something else — what’s your favorite procrastination destination? My favorite procrastination destination: Typically, I can find any and all reasons imaginable to keep me away from exercising. Last spring we brought the elliptical up from the basement, gave it a little tune-up and I started to … Continue reading Always, Always Later
The Shrimp Fork Episode
Among the people you’ve known for a long time, who is the person who’s changed the most over the years? Was the change for the better? At the heart of humans do we really change all that much, even over many years? I don't think so. We certainly make changes to our habits, maybe come … Continue reading The Shrimp Fork Episode
Can’t Stand Me: The Video
What do you find more unbearable: watching a video of yourself, or listening to a recording of your voice? Why? The sound of my voice on a recording never sounds like what I think it does, and these days I certainly am not thrilled to see myself on camera. So which to choose? The first … Continue reading Can’t Stand Me: The Video
Three Wishes for Eleanor
Remember those lovely genies who grant wishes? Well, you’re one and you’ve just been emancipated from your restrictive lamp. You can give your three wishes to whomever you want. Who do you give your three wishes to, and why? Responding to today's wiring prompt is easy, thanks very much to my nephew Phil, his wife Jannah and their new … Continue reading Three Wishes for Eleanor
Kindness of Strangers Daily Post
When was the last time a stranger did something particularly kind, generous, or selfless for you? Tell us what happened! You know that television commercial for a well-known insurance company, the one where a man helps a woman with her stroller, then she helps someone else...and on it goes? I'd like to think that's how … Continue reading Kindness of Strangers Daily Post
Because the Night
Are you a night owl or are you the early bird? In an earlier post I wrote about the best time of day to get my work done; hands down, it's 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In fact, I get the most done between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, when the office is quiet and … Continue reading Because the Night
Dating Disasters Lead To…
I could fill volumes with relationship disaster stories, they'd make a great sitcom script, stand-up routine, or sketch on SNL with Kristin Wiig playing me. Let's just say that from about 1999 to 2004 (when I met my future husband) there were a few disasters. Here are some highlights of first date disasters that would … Continue reading Dating Disasters Lead To…
365 Days of Thank You 