A collection of things I hear that make me think, “That would make a great opening line for a story!”
“It looked like a place people who don’t want to be found would end up.“
Category / Humor
The WCOID – Day 13, On Phones From The Future
The Writing Challenge Of Indeterminate Duration – Day 13
I’m Flying Solo Today!
When I wanted to learn how to edit my home video, I found that I’d have to buy a new PC because the one I had lacked the memory and speed required to run editing software. And when my camcorder began showing signs of dying, I went looking for a new one — preferably one that could “do that HD thing” because it’s always a good idea to throw some terminology around so you won’t be taken for a noob. It’s even better, though, if you have some idea what you’re talking about before you commence terminology tossing. Continue reading →
The WCOID – Day 12, On Baby Dolls and Changing Times
The Writing Challenge Of Indeterminate Duration – Day 12
The toy you most treasured.
I still have the first toy I ever got. I don’t remember much about getting it because I had just been born that morning and was more concerned with why I was no longer in the warm, floaty place and the manner by which I’d been extracted. Seriously, if you’re go to the trouble of putting in an exit, make sure it’s big enough to actually fit through. Continue reading →
The WCOID – Day 11, On Car Wrecks and Thought Balls
The Writing Challenge Of Indeterminate Duration – Day 11
The closest experience you’ve ever had to having your life flash before your eyes.
The idea of one’s life flashing before their eyes always struck me as territory of people with a flair for the dramatic and a fondness for cliches. Lives take place on a continuum with experiences occurring in a linear fashion. Although we can typically think things faster than we can do them (e.g. thinking about making dinner vs actually making dinner), thinking thoughts still takes time. Even a flash takes time — not a long time, but time none the less.
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The WCOID – Day 10, On Silly Love Songs and Outdated Pop-Culture References
The Writing Challenge Of Indeterminate Duration – Day 10
How you feel about love these days
Well, love is a many splendored thing, I know that. Some people say love stinks, love is blue or even that they’ve had enough of silly love songs. Maybe they lost that loving feeling and are looking for a new love; so they keep asking Is this love? but all they hear back is That ain’t love.
Overheard: Accidental Openings
A collection of things I hear that make me think, “That would make a great opening line for a story!”
“He had crazy eyes and a Mexican wife.“
The WCOID – Day 9, On Broken Dishes
The Writing Challenge Of Indeterminate Duration – Day 9
Start a story with the line “My mother broke every plate in the house that day.”
My mother broke every plate in the house that day. I wasn’t surprised that she was frustrated and angry, but she had always been a yeller, never a thrower or breaker. This was something new.
Overheard: Accidental Openings
I’m going to start sharing the things I hear people say that make me think, “That would make a great opening line for a story!”
“You look more like yourself now than you did when I knew you.“
The WCOID – Day 8, On Sad Jokes
The Writing Challenge of Indeterminate Duration – Day 8
Tell the world’s saddest joke.
I very nearly rejected this prompt. In fact, I initially set it aside to go looking for another topic. But even while I was looking for something more “substantial,” my mind kept going back to sad jokes. Continue reading →
Peanuts – Not Just For Christmas Anymore
I’m just getting to know how various post formats look and work. So here’s a little video to occupy yourself with while I’m tinkering. It’s the Peanuts Christmas dance, updated for your viewing pleasure any time of year.
Pucker Up Buttercup 