Every so often a scene will be depicted in a photograph that speaks solely to the senses. This beautiful photo by Rachel Kramer screams silence to me. The gentle curve of the creek, bending its way through the snowy wood and then under the bridge is so graceful in its quietness and whispering softly to … Continue reading »
Our lives are filled with images — some seemingly pointless; others poignant. One picture that I have carried with me through the years is the image of a lamp’s light burning on a cold and snowy night. Join us on Facebook I was just a child at the time, but I can recall looking out … Continue reading »
As part of our quick write this week, I am tipping my hat to those shivering souls across the country who are quaking in their soggy winter boots. That’s because this Southern California girl is dreaming of a white Thanksgiving after I came across this beautiful photo by Rachel Kramer on Flickr while searching for … Continue reading »
Trick-or-treat! Welcome to the one day of the year where children and grown-ups get to dress up and make believe they are something vile and villainous, bizarre or beautiful. The trick-or-treat tradition stretches back nearly 100 years, and, according to History.com, can claim a loose connection to “ancient Celtic festivals, early Roman Catholic holidays, medieval … Continue reading »
It’s about time for some Halloween writing. As we devote our writing today to a few things spooky, let’s give some thought to “To Kill a Mockingbird,” one of my all-time favorite books. Jem, Dill and Scout quivered at the sight of the reclusive Boo Radley’s rickety old home. Author Harper Lee brings the house … Continue reading »
Ponder autumn as part of our quick write exercise for this week. I love this beautiful fall photo by Flickr photog Liz West for so many reasons. First, there is the quaint building in the foreground with dozens of vibrantly orange pumpkins surrounding it. But, then there is also the sky made hauntingly dense by … Continue reading »
For those of us who live in sunny Southern California, it’s not such an easy thing to know when autumn has settled around us. But, autumn does come to So Cal. It makes a very subtle, nearly imperceptible debut. Some trees begin to color brown and drop their leaves. The night breezes just a bit … Continue reading »
Rivers provide a wonderful imagery for writers because their ever-changing twists and turns can mirror how the creative writing process unfolds. Follow @EducatedWriter. How does your current writing project compare to a river today? Is it alive and flowing? Or have you hit a rocky patch? Visualize yourself on the journey it offers and … Continue reading »
Something about this photo by Harris Walker set my heart to fluttering immediately. Not sure what it was – perhaps there is a memory lodged in my heart that startled at the sight of these night lights. What about you? Is there anything about the massive light structure and the orange-sherbet sky behind it that … Continue reading »
Summer is making its slow descent into fall and many across the country are experiencing late season thunder and lightning storms. What feelings well up inside you when you catch sight of dark, rain-laden clouds moving in your direction? Annoyed? Anxious? Intrigued? Is there any part of you that feels inspired by the impending downpour … Continue reading »