Labels Bind an Unopened Box

How often do you have a box delivered to your home? In this age of online shopping, I would guess it happens on a regular basis. Now imagine the labels prevent you from opening the box. No matter how much you rip, tear or cut at that box, it simply will not open....

Thanksgiving Thanks for 2015

How did we arrive at Thanksgiving so quickly? As in past years, I borrow this tradition from my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I share my 2015 Thanksgiving Thanks list. Pardon my stream of...

Halloween Hits Creative Copy Challenge

What’s better than combining two of my favorite things? Word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge and Halloween. The challenge words certainly took on a ghoulish theme this week. At least in the mind of this Halloween lover. Check out the latest submission....

Creative Copy Challenge Conflict

Don’t you love surprises? Surprises delight and offer hope. At times they open your mind to questions. A recent surprise fell in the latter camp. If you are a regular reader, you know I love the word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge. I’ve been a bit...

Precious Escape

Previously, I shared my intent to kickstart some creative writing. Colleague and friend, Jenn Mattern’s Quick Mystery site inspired me. Judging by the time lapse between the first hit of inspiration and now, intent speaks louder than action. Let’s see if I...