Story Weekend
Story Weekend Theme: Porches
Either you have a porch or you wish you had a porch. It’s true, isn’t it? (Or if it isn’t, I bet there’s a story there too). I’m lucky enough to have a screened porch for the first time in my adult life, and oh, how I love working out there. I’d love to know…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: Mailboxes
What’s your mailbox story? Do you decorate yours for the holidays? Did you receive something extraordinary in yours once upon a time? Did a neighbor kid who doesn’t like you put something icky inside? The mailbox in the picture was painted for me by my stepdaughter, Brittany, (aka Pretty Handy Girl) as a surprise, back…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: Storms
Well, what else? That’s what’s on my mind right now as we batten down the hatches here in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. So far, it’s quiet out there. I only wish it could stay that way! The image at the left is not from Hurricane Irene, but rather from last October when a…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: Candy
What pops into your mind when you think of candy? What little snippet from your life can you share? It’s probably obvious that my sweet tooth is hungry! If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme. Thanks…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Computer Games
My theme for this week’s Story Weekend came to me from my seven-year-old grandson. I’ve managed to avoid Angry Birds all this time, but while spending the day with him Tuesday, he introduced me to the vengeful little critters, and in an effort to bond more fully with him, I indulged. And now I pay…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Gardening
Welcome to another Story Weekend! Quite honestly, this week’s theme is not my cup of tea, but that’s okay. I still have a story about it, and I bet you do, too. Are you new to Story Weekend? This is your time on my blog. Here’s…
Read MoreThe Theme for this Story Weekend: Trees
I don’t know about you, but I can think of dozens of personal stories to write about trees, from the cathedral they formed over my childhood backyard to the yearning I had for them that led me to move back to the east coast from San Diego. How about you? What tree stories are in your life?…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: Movie Scene You'll Never Forget
Time to join in for another Story Weekend! If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme. We’ve been having fun with it, but there are a few “rules”: The story must be true. Try to keep it under…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: High School
Our theme for this Story Weekend: High School. (I hope my international readers will help me with the correct term for “high school” in their countries). That’s my high school on the left in Plainfield, New Jersey, after it’s 1906 unveiling. Are you new to Story Weekend? No problem! Everyone is welcome. Here’s an opportunity to share a tiny snippet…
Read MoreIt's Another Story Weekend!
This week’s theme: First Kiss. Are you new to Story Weekend? No problem! Everyone is welcome. Here’s an opportunity to share a tiny snippet of your life with my fellow blog readers. We’ve been having fun with it, but there are a few “rules”: The story must be true. Try to keep it under 100 words. That’s…
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