Prompt: 5 Fun Things

Daily writing promptList five things you do for fun.View all responses In no particular order: Crocheting. It's fun and it relieves my anxiety. Writing. This is fun for me. It's also sometimes frustrating. But so are... Video games. They give me challenges and dopamine. That's a win for me. Reading. I was put off reading … Continue reading Prompt: 5 Fun Things →

Day 3: Decision Review

Think about a recent decision you made. How did your values influence that decision? Early in 2024, I decided to get bariatric surgery to lose enough weight to get knee replacement surgeries (the first of which I recently had). Getting my knee replacement surgeries will go a long way toward improving my mobility which will … Continue reading Day 3: Decision Review →

Apologies

I’m not going to write on either set of prompts today. I’m tired and out of sorts. I know that nobody was waiting on the edge of their seat for my posts today, but I feel bad for not being able to do this. I’m exhausted because I got up very early and I’m a … Continue reading Apologies →

Prompt: Business Unusual

Come up with a crazy business idea. I would rent myself out to keep people company while they are running errands, working remotely, or even tackling housework. I’d just be there so they wouldn’t be alone. Small talk and incidental help ( e.g. “Could you hand me that book?”) would be included at the base … Continue reading Prompt: Business Unusual →

Day 2: Reflection on Happiness

Reflect on a time when you felt truly happy and fulfilled. What values were you honoring in that moment? Contentment seems like a good word that covers both happiness and fulfillment. I went to college full-time in my 40s, and even though I was in poverty, I was quite content. I loved what I was … Continue reading Day 2: Reflection on Happiness →

NYNN Update

In order to keep up with writing in a month when I had last minute (or first available) surgery followed by pretty frequent physical therapy, I am writing short stories. I hope to write enough to publish a collection, maybe by July, if editing and revision goes extra smoothly. Of course, I have conlanging projects … Continue reading NYNN Update →

Prompt: Uninvention

If you could un-invent something, what would it be? I would un-invent “flushable” wipes, because they wreak havoc on septic and sewer systems. A clogged septic system is not a fun time and having it fixed is going to cost you. Nobody enjoys a clogged sewer either. Google “fatbergs” to be disgusted and for another … Continue reading Prompt: Uninvention →

Mysterious Prompts, Day 1: Values

Day 1: What are the top 5 values that guide your life decisions? Why are they important to you? I found a file with 30 days of journal prompts in one of my Google Drives. I had completely forgotten saving it and I am not even sure where I acquired this set. It's a mystery! … Continue reading Mysterious Prompts, Day 1: Values →

Prompt: Chronically Online

In what ways do you communicate online? Well, hello there! I am communicating right now! I post on social media, mostly for the amusement of my friends and family. I email for business purposes when I have to. I comment on things when I am in that mood. I would like to do video and/or … Continue reading Prompt: Chronically Online →

Prompt: Mission

What is your mission? There are many directions I could go with this prompt, but I have decided to treat it as a request for a personal mission statement: I’m on a mission to spread kindness and facilitate happiness among my fellow beings, and to be the best steward I can be of the environment … Continue reading Prompt: Mission →