Today’s Prompt – August 21st, 2023


What do you enjoy most about writing? I have always been a language nerd. Even when I was young I enjoyed creative use of language and clever wordplay. I enjoyed creative writing in high school and it carried over into college nearly 20 years later, where I did a memorable critique of “If Men Could … Continue reading Today’s Prompt – August 21st, 2023

Wow!; Food; Ugh


This thing is awesome I have been looking at one of these for a while now, and I finally decided to go for it. It’s not even waist high and looks like a kids toy. “But, Shawn…what is it?” one may ask. “Why,” my reply would be…”it’s not a kid toy even though it looks … Continue reading Wow!; Food; Ugh

Juggling; Yardwork; New Foods to Try; You’ve Got to be Shotting Me


I just saw a story about a juggling club. It made me wonder if they ever make plans or if everything is always up in the air. 😬 ————— I had to get some new spray for the weeds. The last time I sprayed it took care of some weeds but those ten-footer plants are … Continue reading Juggling; Yardwork; New Foods to Try; You’ve Got to be Shotting Me

Today’s Prompt – August 17th, 2023


Create an emergency preparedness plan. Run like hell.

Today’s Prompt – August 15th, 2023


What brings you peace? There are a few things that bring me peace. In no particular order, here they are: Nature, especially mountains, the PNW coast, and being in the forest. I can just lose myself in any of these places, but the Rocky Mountains in Colorado have always been a magical place for me. … Continue reading Today’s Prompt – August 15th, 2023