September 24 - Standstill
For a moment today, time stands still — but you can tweak one thing while it’s stopped. What do you do?
September 25 - Celebrate good times
You receive some wonderful, improbable, hoped-for good news. How do you celebrate?
September 26 - 2100
The language of the future: what will it be like? Write an experimental
post using some imagined vocabulary — abbreviations, slang, new terms.
September 27 - A bend in time
When you’re giddy with excitement, does time speed up? Slow down? Tell us about the experience of anticipation.
September 28 - Ebb and flow
Our blogs morph over time, as interests shift and life happens. Write a post for your blog — but three years in the future.
September 29 - Cleaning house
Is there “junk” in your life? What kind? How do you get rid of it?
September 30 - On the road
If you could pause real life and spend some time living with a family anywhere in the world, where would you go?
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Showing posts with label challenge. Show all posts
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Writing Prompts September 17-23
September 17 - The cat says meow
Write a story about yourself from the perspective of an object, thing, animal, or another person.
September 18 - Naked, with black socks
Are you comfortable in front of people, or does the idea of public speaking make you want to hide in the bathroom? Why?
September 19 - Are you being served?
What’s the most dreadful (or wonderful) experience you’ve ever had as a customer?
September 20 - No fair
Tell us about something you think is terribly unfair — and explain how you would rectify it.
September 21 - We can be taught!
What makes a teacher great?
September 22 - Practice makes perfect
Tell us about a talent you’d love to have…but don’t.
September 23 - Non sequitur
Write a post about anything you’d like, but be sure to include this sentence somewhere in the final paragraph: “He tried to hit me with a forklift!”
Write a story about yourself from the perspective of an object, thing, animal, or another person.
September 18 - Naked, with black socks
Are you comfortable in front of people, or does the idea of public speaking make you want to hide in the bathroom? Why?
September 19 - Are you being served?
What’s the most dreadful (or wonderful) experience you’ve ever had as a customer?
September 20 - No fair
Tell us about something you think is terribly unfair — and explain how you would rectify it.
September 21 - We can be taught!
What makes a teacher great?
September 22 - Practice makes perfect
Tell us about a talent you’d love to have…but don’t.
September 23 - Non sequitur
Write a post about anything you’d like, but be sure to include this sentence somewhere in the final paragraph: “He tried to hit me with a forklift!”
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Writing Prompts September 10-16
September 10 - Six of one, half-a-dozen of the other
Write a six-word story about what you think the future holds for you, and then expand on it in a post.
September 11 - Thank you
The internet is full of rants. Help tip the balance: today, simply be thankful for something (or someone).
September 12 - Toy story
What was your favorite plaything as a child? Do you see any connection between your life now, and your favorite childhood toy?
September 13 - Snark bombs, away!
Try your hand at parody or satire — take an article, film, blog post, or song you find misguided, and use humor to show us how.
September 14 - Bookworms
Grab the nearest book. Open it and go to the tenth word. Do a Google Image Search of the word. Write about what the image brings to mind.
September 15 - Sorry, I’m busy
Tell us about a time when you should have helped someone… but didn’t.
September 16 - Super sensitive
If you were forced to give up one sense, but gain super-sensitivity in another, which senses would you choose?
Write a six-word story about what you think the future holds for you, and then expand on it in a post.
September 11 - Thank you
The internet is full of rants. Help tip the balance: today, simply be thankful for something (or someone).
September 12 - Toy story
What was your favorite plaything as a child? Do you see any connection between your life now, and your favorite childhood toy?
September 13 - Snark bombs, away!
Try your hand at parody or satire — take an article, film, blog post, or song you find misguided, and use humor to show us how.
September 14 - Bookworms
Grab the nearest book. Open it and go to the tenth word. Do a Google Image Search of the word. Write about what the image brings to mind.
September 15 - Sorry, I’m busy
Tell us about a time when you should have helped someone… but didn’t.
September 16 - Super sensitive
If you were forced to give up one sense, but gain super-sensitivity in another, which senses would you choose?
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Writing Prompts September 3-9
September 3 - Blogger with a cause
If your day to day responsibilities were taken care of and you could throw yourself completely behind a cause, what would it be?
September 4 - I am a rock
Is it easy for you to ask for help when you need it, or do you prefer to rely only on yourself? Why?
September 5 - Imagine all the people
The next time you’re in a public place — a coffeehouse, a park, a store — observe the people around you. Pick a person, a couple, or a group, and imagine what their lives might be like.
September 6 - Regrets, I’ve had a few
What’s your biggest regret? How would your life have been different if you’d made another decision?
September 7 - Luxurious
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?
September 8 - The excitement never ends
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about — butterflies-in-the-stomach, giggling, can’t-wait excited.
September 9 - What a twist
Tell us a story — fiction or non-fiction — with a twist we can’t see coming.
If your day to day responsibilities were taken care of and you could throw yourself completely behind a cause, what would it be?
September 4 - I am a rock
Is it easy for you to ask for help when you need it, or do you prefer to rely only on yourself? Why?
September 5 - Imagine all the people
The next time you’re in a public place — a coffeehouse, a park, a store — observe the people around you. Pick a person, a couple, or a group, and imagine what their lives might be like.
September 6 - Regrets, I’ve had a few
What’s your biggest regret? How would your life have been different if you’d made another decision?
September 7 - Luxurious
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?
September 8 - The excitement never ends
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about — butterflies-in-the-stomach, giggling, can’t-wait excited.
September 9 - What a twist
Tell us a story — fiction or non-fiction — with a twist we can’t see coming.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Writing Prompts August 27-31
August 27 -I’d like to thank my cats
You are receiving an award –- either one that already
exists, or a new one created just for you. What would the award be, why are you
being honored, and what would you say in your acceptance speech?
August 28 -Ready
for your close-up
Cast the movie of your life.
August 29 -I can’t drive 55
Take the third line of the last song you heard, make it your
post title, and write for a maximum of 15 minutes. GO!
August 30 -A
little sneaky
Are writing prompts a useful exercise, or do you find them to
be too limiting and/or hokey?
August 31 -I pledge allegiance
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Writing Prompts August 20-26
August 20 -The full moon
When the full moon happens, you turn into a person who’s the
opposite of who you normally are. Describe this new you.
August 21 -Fifteen credits
Another school semester will soon begin. If you’re in
school, are you looking forward to starting classes? If you’re out of school,
what do you miss about it — or are you glad those days are over?
August 22 -Viral
The New York Times is going to feature your blog on
its home page, and you’ve been asked to publish a new post — it’ll be the first
thing tens of thousands of new readers see. Write it.
August 23 -Pants on fire
What was the last lie you told? Why did you tell it?
August 24 -These boots were made for walkin’
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve
taken you.
August 25 -Secret of success
What would it take for you to consider yourself a “successful
blogger”? Is that something you strive for?
August 26 -Funny ha-ha
Do you consider yourself funny? What role does humor play in
your life? Who’s the funniest person you know?
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Writing Prompts August 13-19
August 13 -Drawing
the line
Can anything be funny, or are some things off limits?
August 14 -Mirror, mirror, on the wall…
Think of your blog as a mirror: what does it reveal?
Consider your blog name, theme choice, design, bio, posts… what does every
element tell you about yourself?
August 15 -Freaky Friday
You experience your own Freaky Friday, and switch bodies with
someone you love/hate. Tell us what happens.
August 16 -Standout
When was the last time you really stood out in a crowd? Are you
comfortable in that position, or do you wish you could fade into the woodwork?
August 17 -Three-tenths
Scribble down the first ten words that come to mind. Pick three
of them. There’s your post title. Now write!
August 18 -Procrastination
What have you been putting off doing? Why?
August 19 -On the edge
We all have things as need to do to keep an even keel —blogging,
exercising, reading, cooking. What’s yours?
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Writing Prompts August 6-12
It's time for week two - here we go!
August 6 -Everything changes
August 6 -Everything changes
Walking down the street, you encounter a folded piece of paper
on the sidewalk. You pick it up and read it and immediately, your life has
changed. Describe this experience.
August 7 -Never again
Have you ever gone to a new place or tried a new experience and
thought to yourself, “I’m never doing that again!” Tell us about it.
August 8 -(YAWN)
What bores you?
August 9 -Smell you later
Humans have very strong scent memory. Tell us about a smell
that transports you.
August 10 -Moved to tears
Describe the last time you were moved to tears by something beautiful.
August 11 -P.C.
Is political correctness a useful concept, or does it stifle
honest discussion?
August 12 -Life line
You’re on a long flight, and a palm reader sitting next to
you insists she reads your palm. You hesitate, but agree. What does she tell
you?
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Writing Prompts August 1-5
Will you be joining me to write more in August? Read my original post here.
August 1 - Origin story
August 1 - Origin story
Why did you start your blog? Is that still why you blog, or
has your site gone in a different direction than you’d planned?
August 2 - A house divided
Pick a divisive issue currently in the news. Write a
two-part post in which you take on two personas and approach the topic from
both sides. Bonus points for a creative format (roundtable discussion, debate
transcript, etc.).
August 3 -Green-eyed monster
Write an anonymous letter to someone you’re jealous of.
August 4 -Back to the future
Anachronism (noun): an error in chronology; a person or
thing that’s chronologically out of place. Write a story in which a person or
thing is out of place, or recount a time when you felt out of place.
August 5 -Ballerina, fireman, astronaut, moviestar
When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
What are you now? Are the two connected?
Thursday, July 27, 2017
August Writing Prompts
I found these writing prompts from the editors of WordPress.com. The complete 365 day list is here.
August 1 - Origin story
Why did you start your blog? Is that still why you blog, or
has your site gone in a different direction than you’d planned?
August 2 - A house divided
Pick a divisive issue currently in the news. Write a
two-part post in which you take on two personas and approach the topic from
both sides. Bonus points for a creative format (roundtable discussion, debate
transcript, etc.).
August 3 -Green-eyed monster
Write an anonymous letter to someone you’re jealous of.
August 4 -Back to the future
Anachronism (noun): an error in chronology; a person or
thing that’s chronologically out of place. Write a story in which a person or
thing is out of place, or recount a time when you felt out of place.
August 5 -Ballerina, fireman, astronaut, moviestar
When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
What are you now? Are the two connected?
August 6 -Everything changes
Walking down the street, you encounter a folded piece of paper
on the sidewalk. You pick it up and read it and immediately, your life has
changed. Describe this experience.
August 7 -Never again
Have you ever gone to a new place or tried a new experience and
thought to yourself, “I’m never doing that again!” Tell us about it.
August 8 -(YAWN)
What bores you?
August 9 -Smell you later
Humans have very strong scent memory. Tell us about a smell
that transports you.
August 10 -Moved to tears
Describe the last time you were moved to tears by something beautiful.
August 11 -P.C.
Is political correctness a useful concept, or does it stifle
honest discussion?
August 12 -Life line
You’re on a long flight, and a palm reader sitting next to
you insists she reads your palm. You hesitate, but agree. What does she tell
you?
August 13 -Drawing
the line
Can anything be funny, or are some things off limits?
August 14 -Mirror, mirror, on the wall…
Think of your blog as a mirror: what does it reveal?
Consider your blog name, theme choice, design, bio, posts… what does every
element tell you about yourself?
August 15 -Freaky Friday
You experience your own Freaky Friday, and switch bodies with
someone you love/hate. Tell us what happens.
August 16 -Standout
When was the last time you really stood out in a crowd? Are you
comfortable in that position, or do you wish you could fade into the woodwork?
August 17 -Three-tenths
Scribble down the first ten words that come to mind. Pick three
of them. There’s your post title. Now write!
August 18 -Procrastination
What have you been putting off doing? Why?
August 19 -On the edge
We all have things as need to do to keep an even keel —blogging,
exercising, reading, cooking. What’s yours?
August 20 -The full moon
When the full moon happens, you turn into a person who’s the
opposite of who you normally are. Describe this new you.
August 21 -Fifteen credits
Another school semester will soon begin. If you’re in
school, are you looking forward to starting classes? If you’re out of school,
what do you miss about it — or are you glad those days are over?
August 22 -Viral
The New York Times is going to feature your blog on
its home page, and you’ve been asked to publish a new post — it’ll be the first
thing tens of thousands of new readers see. Write it.
August 23 -Pants on fire
What was the last lie you told? Why did you tell it?
August 24 -These boots were made for walkin’
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve
taken you.
August 25 -Secret of success
What would it take for you to consider yourself a “successful
blogger”? Is that something you strive for?
August 26 -Funny ha-ha
Do you consider yourself funny? What role does humor play in
your life? Who’s the funniest person you know?
August 27 -I’d like to thank my cats
You are receiving an award –- either one that already
exists, or a new one created just for you. What would the award be, why are you
being honored, and what would you say in your acceptance speech?
August 28 -Ready
for your close-up
Cast the movie of your life.
August 29 -I can’t drive 55
Take the third line of the last song you heard, make it your
post title, and write for a maximum of 15 minutes. GO!
August 30 -A
little sneaky
Are writing prompts a useful exercise, or do you find them to
be too limiting and/or hokey?
August 31 -I pledge allegiance
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?
Friday, December 7, 2012
December Challenge Update
Remember my December Challenge ~ Enjoy Each Day? Here is how it is working out so far...
I started the month with a Run in the Rain! After a couple of days of rain, I couldn't stand it anymore, I just had to get out and do something. On Saturday it was raining very lightly, so I went for it. It was so refreshing and fun!
I cooked Mushroom Chicken. I've made this a few times, and thought it was on my blog but couldn't find it. I promise to do a Friday Foodie on it soon.
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This was probably my favorite morning of the week. After many days of rain, I hopped on my bike and hit the trail on Tuesday morning. Total mud ride! My favorite saying while riding: "I must have been smiling, because there was mud on my teeth."
Our Annual End of the Year Banquet was last night. The DeAro's provided hilarious entertainment! I enjoyed myself very much. The food was good, too!
What have you enjoyed most this week?
I started the month with a Run in the Rain! After a couple of days of rain, I couldn't stand it anymore, I just had to get out and do something. On Saturday it was raining very lightly, so I went for it. It was so refreshing and fun!
I cooked Mushroom Chicken. I've made this a few times, and thought it was on my blog but couldn't find it. I promise to do a Friday Foodie on it soon.
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This was probably my favorite morning of the week. After many days of rain, I hopped on my bike and hit the trail on Tuesday morning. Total mud ride! My favorite saying while riding: "I must have been smiling, because there was mud on my teeth."
Our Annual End of the Year Banquet was last night. The DeAro's provided hilarious entertainment! I enjoyed myself very much. The food was good, too!
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| Phil singing "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" - one of my childhood favorites! |
What have you enjoyed most this week?
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Mileage Update and a New Challenge
I had a down week this week. I've been fighting a summer cold, nothing major, just enough to slow be down a bit. So I was happy to receive an email from the MapMyRide Team. I've decided to compete in the 2011 Aquaphor Le Tour Challenge.
The Tour de France starts today and the challenge goes until the end of the Tour on July 24th. I won't be riding the distance of the Tour riders, but I do want to increase my mileage and maybe, just maybe, I'll win a prize in the process! Here's a little more info:
Totals for Week ending July 2:
Running: 25.80
Cycling: 11.03
Total: 36.83
Year-to-Date:
Running: 663.96
Cycling: 620.89
Total: 1284.85
We're at the halfway point ~ I'm probably looking at a 2500-2600 mile year again! How is your fitness progressing?
The Tour de France starts today and the challenge goes until the end of the Tour on July 24th. I won't be riding the distance of the Tour riders, but I do want to increase my mileage and maybe, just maybe, I'll win a prize in the process! Here's a little more info:
If you've got a bike, sign up! It's free.The Challenge runs from July 2, 2011 - July 24, 2011. Give it your best and push through all 21 stages. You will be competing against cyclists from around the world to capture the daily Stage winner's jersey and the overall leader's yellow jersey.
Winners of the Random Prize Drawings and the daily Jersey Competition will be posted on our prize page and notified by email.
Totals for Week ending July 2:
Running: 25.80
Cycling: 11.03
Total: 36.83
Year-to-Date:
Running: 663.96
Cycling: 620.89
Total: 1284.85
We're at the halfway point ~ I'm probably looking at a 2500-2600 mile year again! How is your fitness progressing?
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