A writer’s struggle to organize thought chaos — I’m working on a book project. Like every writing project, it has lots of parts. And as the concept germinates, ideas run wild across the pristine landscape of a book imagined, trampling the thing practically to death before I begin. The result? Brain chaos. Universe, please help me organize my…

What a joy to have her walk into my life You never know when joy will come through the door — so you should always be ready. And I was on Saturday, November 12, 2022. My husband’s daughter, her partner, and their 9-year-old daughter — “almost 10” — flew from…

Because 1.000 words are over the top — I was recently lured into this Ten Word Story Challenge by Nancy Blackman, MASF, who was inspired by Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, who was inspired by The Sturg — you get it — I was lured in. Because it sounded like fun! The format is 10 pictures with 10-word stories…

I love a reward, but risk-taker is not on my résumé — Prompt — What is the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? What gave you the courage to take that risk? I do not consider myself to be a risk-taker. I had to think long and hard about my response. My risk assessment usually consists of answering the following question — what…

Meeting Street, King Street, Broad Street, The Battery — Prompt — What is your favorite city in the whole world? Describe it to us. Charleston, South Carolina The prompt is a bit daunting, as I haven’t explored the “whole world” — my favorite city might be one I have never visited! I am not a Southern girl and would never have thought…

Charleston, South Carolina to Nassau, Bahamas — Prompt — Write about a vacation you took. What made it memorable? In 2010, Carnival Cruises decided to upgrade its service in Charleston, SC, from docking for day trips only to offering departures. …

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Do you remember Goldilocks? — Prompt — If given the choice, which time period (past, present, or future) would you like to live in and why? In the fairy tale, Goldilocks had a choice as she looked around the three bears’ house for something to eat. She tasted three bowls of porridge and found one…