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Scott's Writing Assignment Rationalization (no editing allowed)
Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:46 PM EST
Rationalization, how I love thee. I wonder if this is an American term. Do we as Americans feel a puritan need to rationalize what we consider indulgences? I come home tired and stressed out and I tell myself I ate a small lunch, this chocolate won’t hurt my diet.
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Writing Down the Bones; Topic: Rationalization
Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:47 AM EST
I haven't started a writing exercise in a few weeks -- sorry life's been busy.... but this time I'll let you guys choose the topic of the exercise - first one with a good topic (preferrably something easy to explain and short so i can fit in the headline) i'll use and secon …
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Grandpa's American Dream
Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:15 PM EST
My grandpa Ron, told me about a hundred times how with every paycheck he cashed, he and Grandma always put some money in their saving account at the National Trust Bank. According to Grandpa, that money went into the bank even if they had to eat beans for supper every night.
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A Native American Christmas.
Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:01 AM EST
Twas the night before a Native Christmas and all through the tipi The dogs were curled up with the kids, the woman and me. Snow was gently falling and soon it would cover all the ground We all waited patiently in hopes the sacred white buffalo would soon come ar …
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New Writing Challenge: Write A Story That Could Explain This Building and Signage
Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:26 PM EST
I've been passing this building for weeks thinking "whenever things line up JUST right" this is going to be a great picture.
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The Magic of Christmas at the North Pole
Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:24 PM EST
Mrs Clause was in one of the Christmas kitchens with the gingerbread men making some of the treats for the childrens' stockings. They always did this ahead of time for the candy.
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My Grampa's black eye
Wed Dec 7, 2011 7:53 AM EST
Grandpa came by to see me yesterday, when he walked through the door I noticed he had a black eye, and his lip was swollen. “My God Grandpa what the hell happened to you? I asked. “Well son” he says.
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Article Number Four: "Color Experienced in Black and White"
Thu Dec 1, 2011 8:49 PM EST
In case you're new in the neighborhood, or, just coming across this article, the three that preceded it may be of interest.
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Weakly World News Exclusive: The Scoop on Occupy North Pole
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:34 PM EST
Attempts to have the Occupy Wall Street movement grow to include an Occupy North Pole have so far failed, sources tell the Weakly World News. Rumors that there may be a protest planned while Santa is flying around the world could not be confirmed. There have been three reasons th …
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Writing Down the Bones Topic: Christmas Shopping
Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:56 PM EST
The topic for the week is Christmas shopping - you can do it as memoir, as fiction, etc Any questions? Here are the rules for these writing challenges The rules here are pretty basic: I, or someone else, picks the topic.
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