Signs of Spring

Today I found violetss blooming in my flowerbed. You have to understand … just yesterday there was still snow in my yard. But now I have flowers!!!

I am so happy to see signs of spring!!!

What about you? Are you seeing signs of spring where you live? Or is it not spring at all where you live?

Let me know about it.

Set your timer and ready … set … write!

Colosseum

In January 2020 I had the opportunity to visit Rome. It was unlike any other place I have visited – from the 800 year old fountain across the street to the almost 2000 year old Colosseum and 2700 year old ruins of the Roman Forum.

Then, a couple of weeks after we returned home, Rome went on lockdown. People were sick and dieing by the hundreds. Yet it was the same city we had just left.

It seemed unreal. We were in shock, hoping those people we had met were safe yet knowing that they likely could not escape some impact.

What about you? What were you doing in January of 2020 before life changed? How did your life change in the following weeks and months?

Okay. Set your timer for 5 minutes; then ready … set … write!

International Women’s Day

Today is a day to think about the women who have influenced who you have become, or who you would like to become.

What better way to honor those women than to write about them.

So, for today’s free writing, write about a woman you admire, or one who has been an influence in your life.

Set your timer and ready … set … write!

National Oreo Day?!?

Hey there!

Have you ever heard of National Oreo Day? Well apparently that is today. I love Oreos. They are one of my favorite store-bought cookies. But a national day? I guess almost anything can have its own day now.

What do you think? Do Oreos deserve a national (or worldwide) day? Although, I’ve heard it said that Oreos in Europe do not taste the same as Oreos in the US. Not sure about other countries, but if you don’t like them, they may not be the same as the little round bits of yumminess that we have here in the US.

Anyway, set your timer and write about Oreos, or National Days, or whatever your heart desires.

Ready – Set – Write!