I wrote this post for Flying Island Press, and even as I hit the publish button I realized that there were things that I left out.
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Writing Prompt Week 10
I am a little behind this week, it is already Tuesday and I have not gotten the writing prompt up for this week. But that is about to change. Besides it is not like I didn’t give you something inspiring to look at yesterday. Once again we go with a conversation. “George, sing me aContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompt Week 10”
Imagination Space
I know there a lot of people out there who really hate doing research. I am not one of those people. The research part of writing is one of my favorite parts. Unfortunately it is also a double edged sword. Some times you go into a research project with a particular story in mind, andContinueContinue reading “Imagination Space”
Why I don’t want to Potty Train my daughter
We also are cloth diaper people so, on top of changing them, we also have to rise, wash, dry, fold and put them away. With more than one kid in diapers most of the time, that means washing diapers almost every other day. And I will state it again just for good measure, For the last 15 years.
Courage to Do What’s Write – Getting Back To Writing After A Tragedy
I wrote this piece for Flying Island Press in hopes of starting a conversation with people who have had a similar experience, so that we might be able to help each other. The goal here was to help, not elicit sympathy, though I know that is sometimes what people need, but instead to start realContinueContinue reading “Courage to Do What’s Write – Getting Back To Writing After A Tragedy”
Writing Prompt Week 9
I am on the ball, at least a little this week and I have managed to get the writing prompt written out on Monday.
I am sticking with conversation starters.
Writing Prompt Week 8 Number 2
As Part of my Penance for missing the writing prompt last week, here is the second of the two writing prompts for this week. “We were doomed from the moment we set foot on the planet. That is what they said. But Marcia and I have managed to live here for some time.” “Where isContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompt Week 8 Number 2”
Writing Prompt Week 8
I some how missed last week’s writing prompt and I almost forgot this week’s as well. So this week you get two writing prompts. One today and one tomorrow.
I Used to Sit Next to you – A Reply, of Sorts
Having said that I do like being able to sit next to my wife again. It is nice to be able to share a look during a reading or a quick squeeze of the hand when the Homily strikes home.
Palm Sunday – Thoughts on a Homily that didn’t Happen.
But then I was back to being kind of disappointed. I had really been looking forward to hearing something really good. Instead, I felt like the priest had kind of wimped out.
