“When I see you smile” This lyric is the first thing that came to my mind when I saw today’s prompt. Back when music was great and our hair was big. Maybe, I’m partial because that happened to be when I …
Banshee Scream #SoCS
Ever heard a panther scream? Sounds like a woman screaming. Maybe that’s where the story of banshees comes from. Maybe it’s the wind howling through the cracks in the frame that make that howling noise. The wolf panting at the door. …
Signs of Trouble #SoCS
Last updated on July 23rd, 2017Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “sign.” “Looks like signs of trouble up ahead” Jeb nodded toward the flashing lights around the next bend. I didn’t feel much like talking so, I …
Writing a Stream of Consciousness Exercise #SoCS
Last updated on March 29th, 2018Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “all or nothing.” The first thing that popped into my head when I saw this prompt was this song. (video put in later) I have no …
So Like Very
So is one of those filler words. Similar to like and very. These are words that are overused, really mean nothing, and don’t add anything to a sentence. If you are writing and you see “so”, “like”, or “very”, take …
Coat Conscious
Last updated on May 14th, 2017Coat of arms Coated tongue Raincoat prophylactic protects against more than rain Winter coat Hand me down coat coat of many colors Appalachian poverty turned into a Christmas Special entertainment for the masses Old coat …
Memo, Post-its, and Scraps of Paper
Memos to myself. Post-it notes stuck everywhere. Little note pads with lists for everyone. Scraps of paper with phone numbers and no name. Who is this? Is this my handwriting? I don’t even recognize this area code. Reaching for a …
#SOCS- Gathering Nuts for the Winter
What popped into my mind when I read that today’s prompt was “coin” was the term to “coin a phrase” Exactly what does that mean. Oh. I know what we mean by saying “He coined the phrase” but why is it …
The Hunger #SOCS
Last updated on July 23rd, 2017She could feel the hunger in her as she looked through the window. There he sat with his date, a woman well past her prime with blonde hair that can only come from a bottle. …
Under Pressure
“Impress me with your knowledge of the law” Mr. Johns whispered pressing her up against the bookshelves. She laughed uncomfortably knowing that if she planned on ever becoming a partner she had to put up with Mr. Johns and the …
Breakfast Alone
Last updated on July 23rd, 2017“I tire so easily now, It must be the weather” She knew it wasn’t the weather. It was her life. So mundane and full of redundant days and ridiculous people. He looked at her over …