writing prompts
On Eating Al Fresco
Author Klancy Miller talks about her glorious new picnic project; plus, "The Odyssey" and other good things. Hello readers, Boy, do I have a treat for you today! When is the last time you had a picnic? If it has been a while, perhaps pastry chef and author
Beginner's Mind
“In the beginner’s mind, there are unlimited possibilities. In the expert’s mind, there are few.” -- Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
Summer Hours
"Blue skies, smilin' at me, nothin' but blue skies do I see..." -- Irving Berlin
Bull Market
Ferdinand the Bull turns 90; plus, solitude influencers, a few pleasing things, and a really good place to donate right now. Dear readers, Have you been good little boys and girls this week? I sure hope so. Let me know what's new in your world by hitting the
You Think You Know Someone, 2.0
"The ice age is comin', the sun's zoomin' in. Meltdown expected, the wheat is growin' thin. Engines stop runnin', but I have no fear. 'Cause London is drownin' and I live by the river." -- London Calling, The Clash
Man Overboard
Exploring family stories; plus Marlins manager Clayton McCullough, the quarterlife career crisis, and a few things I'm loving. Hello readers, Every family has its lore. That lore is usually shared again and again to say “This is who we are and what we’re made of”, and/or
Perspective
It all depends on how you look at it; plus, a French lesson, a dad who sings his toddler's songs, Tayari Jones is back, and a few things I'm enjoying. Hello readers, How are you this week? Hit reply and let me know. If you have
Meet-Cute
Tell me how you lovebirds met; plus, Justin and Amanda Leonard's romance, Claire Tabouret's controversial stained glass, American Woman(?), and a few things I'm enjoying. Hi readers, One thing about me: I'm a sucker for a how-they-met story. It'
