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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
A Splash of Courage
The writing prompt was Courage. We had 25 minutes to write. A Splash of Courage It was said that bravery is not the absence of fear, it’s feeling the fear and doing it anyway. I was young and somewhat shy. … Continue reading →
First Days – Revisited
The Story Spark for this week’s piece was Firsts. The story spark for the original piece was Back to School. First Days Originally written September 9, 2017. Revised March 12, 2026 As a teacher, I have had a plethora of … Continue reading →
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What’s Past, Not Passed
The Story Spark for this piece was Family History. I took the prompt: “Choose an event from your family’s history and write an alternative ending to it.” What’s past not passed Other than my parents and their siblings, I … Continue reading →
Community
This week’s writing prompt was – Community. Community Everyone belongs to a community. Most of us belong to several communities. What communities do you belong to? Thinking about the communities you belong to: Is your community one that strives to … Continue reading →
These Games They are a Changin’
The writing prompt for this piece was “Fun and Games”-we had no time limit to write it. These Games They are a Changin’ I grew up in the Bronx at a time when there were fewer restrictions on safety. We … Continue reading →
Sign on the Dotted Line
The writing prompt was Things that we’ve lost to Technology Sign on the Dotted Line When I was young, everyone was taught how to write in print and cursive. These skills were crucial to our lives moving on. As part … Continue reading →
Legacy
The writing prompt was “Legacy.” Here are my thoughts. What are yours? Legacy On the last Sunday in October this year, while visiting family in Fairfax, Virginia, I attended the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax. I was impressed by the … Continue reading →
Stolen Goods
Stolen Goods How could they say that I stole it? I didn’t even know that she had it. There, I was invited, with no pretense, only planning to get a few drinks, maybe a bit of food and conversation, and … Continue reading →
Excuses, Excuses
The writing prompt for this piece was “Excuses,” and that is precisely what I wrote about. Excuses, Excuses I’m sure all of you have been in a position where, for one reason or another, the adult or child you are … Continue reading →
Where do dreams go?
The Story Spark this week was something similar to a Mad Lib with no directions on what type of word to put in the blanks. We were to pick one of the phrases within the Story Spark as our writing … Continue reading →
