If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? I would put $10,000 in a high-yield savings account for each of my 10 grandchildren (so far), plus my 4 kids who don’t have kids. That’s the first $140,000. I’d give $80,000 each to the Foster Love Project and the … Continue reading Prompt: If I had a million dollars
Category: Thoughts
Prompt: No Fail Wednesday
What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. The obvious answer might be skydiving or base jumping, except that I am afraid of heights and not that much of an adrenaline junkie. I would start organizing a church congregation if I were guaranteed success. I am afraid of failing so spectacularly … Continue reading Prompt: No Fail Wednesday
NYNN: New Page, October Prewrite; My prewriting
Build me! NYNN: Prewrite October – The Mia Experiment (October is about worldbuilding. There's the link, right upfront. I'm not going to make you read my rambling to find it. I hope the resources there serve you well. ) I have decided to spend October, November, and December on my prewriting for NYNN. October is … Continue reading NYNN: New Page, October Prewrite; My prewriting
Prompt: Hard Choice
What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Is researching new hobbies a hobby? I collect hobbies as a hobby. As for my favorite, I have given it some thought, but I am still torn between crochet and conlanging. Crochet is the yarn craft with the single hook, as opposed to the one with two long … Continue reading Prompt: Hard Choice
Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Meanwhile, chez Mia, things are reaching a tipping point where we either strap in and try to enjoy our wild ride or we fall face first and slide all the way down the hill on our noses. I am naturally inclined toward the former, but sometimes my loved ones seem to insist on doing the … Continue reading Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Prompt: sans computer
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? I am old enough to remember a time when most people didn’t have computers and cell phones were rare, expensive, and brick-shaped. Imagining my life without a computer is relatively easy for me. It’s just like my life now with more time at the library. … Continue reading Prompt: sans computer
Let’s get down to business
I made an offhand comment today that I should hang out my shingle as a career coach because I have been doing a lot of that for other people lately. I have sent job leads, made suggestions for cover letters, polished up a resume, helped people answer their own questions, and given endless encouragement. But … Continue reading Let’s get down to business
Prompt: D. All of the above
What skill would you like to learn? There are so many skills I want to learn! Home renovation, design, and/or construction. I’d like to learn how to draw and paint for real. I’d like to learn how to sing, or at least produce noises closer to singing. I want to learn Python, C++, and mechatronics. … Continue reading Prompt: D. All of the above
Prompt: I don’t look at me.
What details of your life could you pay more attention to? I could pay more attention to my physical appearance. Which is to say, I could pay some attention, any attention, to my physical appearance. It’s just not where my head is, at least until I catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror. I … Continue reading Prompt: I don’t look at me.
Prompt: For Monday
What's your #1 priority tomorrow? My number one priority for the morning will be calling the pharmacy for refills. That’s not very exciting though. It’s just necessary. After that, I have to try to make some money. That’s my true #1 priority. I have some gigs I can do, and I have some other leads. … Continue reading Prompt: For Monday
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