Writing Prompts
Spark a story based on a place and 3 words
Most writing challenges pick a them or a key word for the writer to run with, this challenge supplies you with three nearly random words and a location on planet earth for inspiration.
The process is easy peasy with no need for me to dole out words. Simply pick a…
Travel & Politics
There are a couple of reasons to go around Texas when traveling
There are a couple of reasons to go around Texas when traveling. Some give a person pause for personal reasons like, am I going to get shot? While other reasons are driven more by supporting human rights.
- At the top of the list is Senate Bill 8 effectively banning abortions…
Entertainment
Snagglepuss was the original, a mascot even
It is suggested the first gay animations were performances by Bugs Bunny in the 1940s due to Bugs appearing in drag. …
Medium Stats
Skewed stats are not worth a buck and a half
Wow, surprise. I went viral. This one article keeps going like the Energizer Bunny. Am I doing a victory lap here? …
Seasons
Welcome to overcommitment month
Here is it is, October. Some say there are no seasons on the West Coast but in California, October marks the end of wildfire season and the dread of using an air-conditioner to survive a day in your home office.
This month brings new dread, not of things that go…
Spanning the past and present
There are six sides to the I Street Bridge, East/West, up/down, and past/present.
The bridge spans the Sacramento River just north of the more recognizable Tower Bridge, so named for the two towers that raise and lower the road deck for passing boats. …
Personal Stories
Three Words Writing Challenge
Going to Spenger’s only occurred when visiting my “city grandparents” in Albany, California. Situated just north of Berkeley, the town to this day has main street charm and quiet streets laid out in a grid paralleling the shoreline. Though Spengler’s was as close as you can get to the water…
Science & Culture
Using the proper term can ease pain
It was cooler this summer as compared to last year, confirmed by the electric bill for the room air conditioners that look like the little robots from Silent Running. In fact, the three little coolers are named Huey, Dewey, and Louie in their honor. Silent Running is the best SciFi…
My thoughts on my age and its frame of reference
When John McCain was running for president in 2007 there was a lot of hay made about his being older than chocolate chip cookies. This week I thought about what I am older than. The easy things that came up were things like cell phones and unleaded gasoline but it…
