Tag Archives: imagination

Color the Bug

I was in the office the other day and started hearing an “arrr arrr pop putt putt putt putt” sound from the garage. It was uneven and rough, but the Beetle was alive again! The Beetle is a ’71 I … Continue reading

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A Child’s Mind

My daughter, grandson (5), granddaughter (8) and I headed to Massachusetts over the Fourth weekend to visit with my middle son, his wife and three boys (10, 6 and five months). It was an interesting trip with the heat and … Continue reading

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Mind of a Cow

I was engaged in a rite of spring/summer the other day … construction. As I sat there, I noticed the driver in front of me tapping his steering wheel impatiently and a car barreling from behind before coming to a … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Imagine

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/five-minute-friday-imagine/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading

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A Little to the Right

I was sitting in the gazebo this morning, just taking in the fresh air. The birds were chirping and there was a muted din from the traffic. All of a sudden, my mind became clouded. Something was amiss in the … Continue reading

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Remember When

I was sitting in my recliner checking my e-mail and surfing Facebook this morning listening to some Malt Shop Oldies when my granddaughter came in and asked if she could play a game. Of course I said yes, and while … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — After

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/04/five-minute-friday-after/ who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading

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Picture Perfect

I was driving today and couldn’t help noticing the barren trees on the side of the rural road. The branches reached out from the trunk with strange gnarls and twists that were unseen while under a blanket of leaves. Then … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing V

Well, it’s Wednesday. Time to revisit our collaborative community “novel” … or at least a short story. I know there are a number of professional and amateur writers following or at least visiting this blog, so now’s you chance to … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing IV

Well, it’s Wednesday. Time to revisit our collaborative community “novel” … or at least a short story. I know there are a number of professional and amateur writers following or at least visiting this blog, so now’s you chance to … Continue reading

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