Baby Steps, Writing

#FirstLineFriday Things Are Looking Up!

*I tried to post this on Friday, but it disappeared into the ether.  Poof!  This Saturday morning, it's back.  A sign?  Perhaps! What a difference a day makes!  I've got newer tread on all four of my tires.  The car's running right.  Check engine light is off.  Got in an eight-hour shift at work today.  And...I'm… Continue reading #FirstLineFriday Things Are Looking Up!

Writing, Writing Hypothesis

What’s Your Story’s Worth??

I was folding laundry while I watched TedTalks on Netflix this morning.  I've learned if I want to be productive with the TV on, I can watch TedTalks or an episode of Hoarders.  If I watch TedTalks, I learn something new.  If I watch Hoarders, I want to throw out everything in my home.  Both shows… Continue reading What’s Your Story’s Worth??

The Daily Post, Writing Prompts

Third From the Top

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Third From the Top." Today's post is inspired by a prompt.  The third sentence from the third post in my reader came from blog Eleventh Stack.  Their original post was titled Little Golden Memories.  " My first memory of having a favorite author whose name and work I knew… Continue reading Third From the Top