320. Instrumental Inspiration: Listen to some instrumental music and write a poem that matches the mood, beat, and style of the music. I looked forward to Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer every year. Vince Guaraldi, composer of the jazzy music accompanying the Peanuts story provided a happy soundtrack to the holidays. […]
319. Determination: Write about not giving up. Upon my arrival at Pacific Islands Club for my new job as a Clubmate in Saipan, at the tender age of 26, I was informed that all Clubmates went diving on their days off and that diving was a primary activity for all. I explained that I didn’t dive
318. Health & Beauty: Take some time to peruse your medicine cabinet or the health and beauty aisles at a local store. Write a poem, short story, or journal entry inspired by a product label. I have used temporary hair color for several years but in August when I tried it, the color was barely visible
317. Airplane: Write about meeting someone on an airplane and a conversation you might have. Flying from Kenya to Tanzania, one our third leg traveling from South Africa to Tanzania, I was seated to a late-30’s Kenyan man who said was traveling for business. I generally don’t talk to people on a plane but he wouldn’t
In spring, Sister noted that she had to travel to Wisconsin for work and then asked if I wanted to join her so we could visit our father and brother. Ambivalence was my response until I returned from our Africa trip when I agreed to go. Sister contacted them and proposed 2 lunches, it seemed
