Dear Tabitha, I could not believe what I read, but there it was in black and white, right in front of me. I had to write you immediately, because like me, you share an undying curiosity in the world around you. I know what I read will intrigue you. Have you ever heard of the… Continue reading Dear Tabitha
Tag: Writing 101
The Bigamist
Today in Writing 101, write a post with roots in a real-world conversation. For a twist, include foreshadowing. I opened the envelope in my hands glancing at the return address as I ripped it open. Schultz & Kirkpatrick, P.C. it read. A lawyer, I thought to myself. From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, no less. The documents enclosed… Continue reading The Bigamist
My Step Mother’s House
My step mother’s house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was a dark-red brick house with ivy growing all over, which colored the house according to the seasons. In fall, the house blared out in wild hues of red, copper, and orange ivy leaves. In winter, the house seemed stark, naked. In spring and summer, deep green leaves… Continue reading My Step Mother’s House
My Step Mother’s House
My step mother’s house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was a dark-red brick house with ivy growing all over, which colored the house according to the seasons. In fall, the house blared out in wild hues of red, copper, and orange ivy leaves. In winter, the house seemed stark, naked. In spring and summer, deep green leaves… Continue reading My Step Mother’s House
My first German-Polish-Russian Christmas
I was born the fourth child to a German father from Kansas, and a Russian mother, who I was told was born on a boat coming to America. Apparently I was the by-product of a fabulous 35th birthday celebration that my father must have greatly enjoyed. I did the math and the numbers add up!… Continue reading My first German-Polish-Russian Christmas
The Red Sweater
A man and a woman walk through the park together, holding hands. They pass an old woman sitting on a bench. The old woman is knitting a small, red sweater. The man begins to cry. Write this scene. Today’s twist: write the scene from three different points of view: from the perspective of the man,… Continue reading The Red Sweater
Connie and Ling
Today in Writing 101, you’ll write about the most interesting person you’ve met in 2014. In your twist, develop and shape your portrait further in a character study. I adore my morning walks, especially now that autumn is imminent and the temperatures are lowering. I usually start out with my two trusty side-kicks, Sugar and… Continue reading Connie and Ling
The Envelope
I ran after the trash blowing in the wind down the path at the back of my house. I picked up as much trash as possible while cramming it into another trash bag as I surveyed the bushes on each side of me. It seemed like I was the only one who ever took the… Continue reading The Envelope
The Songs of My Life
Writing 101 today asks me to celebrate three songs that are significant to me. For the twist, write for fifteen minutes without stopping — and build a writing habit. Hotel California, by The Eagles Another Brick in the Wall, by Pink Floyd We Are the Champions, by Queen All three of these songs have had… Continue reading The Songs of My Life
Colleen M. Chesebro 