A PHOTO A WEEK CHALLENGE: WHITE In many cultures, colors carry significant meanings. In the United States, black is for mourning, pink is for young girls, blue is for boys, and white is for weddings. Though many brides will choose their “colors”… Read More ›
A while ago, I had the flu and my ears were blocked. One day, Garry removed his hearing aids and kept turning up the television until we could both hear it. “That,” he said, “Is my world. That’s how much I… Read More ›
The year I was 16, I entered college where I discovered the true meaning of angst. I’d had a difficult childhood, but no one except a teenager can fully engage in suffering. By the following summer, at 17, I was deep in… Read More ›
Weekly Photo Challenge Relic – What images does “relic” conjure for you? We live in a throwaway society … yet here, in the country — maybe because we have a little extra room — many people choose to keep the relics…. Read More ›
Fearless Fantasies – How would your life be different if you were incapable of feeling fear? Would your life be better or worse than it is now? If I could not feel fear, I’d most likely be dead of doing something… Read More ›
Contrasts There’s something wondefully appropriate about the brightness of the sun slightly illuminating the dark entry hall, as if the light is calling to those inside to come out into the sun.
Verbal Ticks — Is there a word or a phrase you use (or overuse) all the time, and are seemingly unable to get rid of? If not, what’s the one that drives you crazy when others use it? Were “very” banished… Read More ›
Antique Antics What’s the oldest thing you own? (Toys, clothing, Twinkies, Grecian urns: anything’s fair game.) Recount its history — from the object’s point of view. Collecting is a beautiful disease. Insidious with no known cure. You acquire a thing. You love it. You… Read More ›
Terminal Time You’re at the airport, your flight is delayed for six more hours, and none of your electronic devices is working. How do you pass the time? I don’t believe it. You genuinely don’t know what to do without… Read More ›
Worlds Colliding –There’s work you and home you, café you and hospital you, friends you and strangers you. In this week’s writing challenge, tell us about a time when two or more of your “yous” ran into each other. When… Read More ›
Finders, Keepers? While walking on the beach you stumble on a valuable object buried in the sand — say, a piece of jewelry or an envelope full of cash. What do you do with it? Under what circumstances would you… Read More ›
Game of Groans Think about an object, an activity, or a cultural phenomenon you really don’t like. Now write a post (tongue in cheek or not — your call!) about why it’s the best thing ever. The subject of today’s… Read More ›
Serendipity Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth 