The exercise:
Write two haiku about: the swamp.
Monday August 30th, 2021
The exercise:
Write something to do with: the record player.
Work was hectic but manageable. Almost caught up by the end of day, I think. We'll see tomorrow.
Sunday August 29th, 2021
The exercise:
Write about: on second thought...
Feeling more rested. Still don't want to go to work tomorrow.
Saturday August 28th, 2021
The exercise:
Write a four line poem about: another way.
Back home. Tired. Grateful I have a full day here tomorrow before having to return to work on Monday.
Thursday August 26th, 2021
The exercise:
Write about: a late night tournament.
This late post brought to you by a Scrabble game with my mom that took significantly longer than either of us expected.
First leg of the journey home begins tomorrow.
Tuesday August 24th, 2021
The exercise:
Write two haiku about: crabs.
Crab hunting at the beach this afternoon was pretty successful. Also collected a whole lot of shells.
Monday August 23rd, 2021
The exercise:
Write something which takes place at: the beach.
Arrived at my parents' house just before five this afternoon. Have already been to the beach twice today - once this evening and once this afternoon at the ferry terminal while we waited for our sailing.
Friday August 20th, 2021
The exercise:
Write four lines of prose about something that is: long overdue.
We're hitting the road tomorrow for our first proper family vacation in a very long time. I'm taking all of next week off so that we can visit my parents on Vancouver Island, with stops in Vancouver on the way there and the way back.
I'm going to schedule a few posts to help keep things relatively sane, but I expect once we arrive in Comox on Monday I'll be able to keep on top of things here without too much trouble.
Very much looking forward to this. It's been much too long since I was last on the Island.
Monday August 16th, 2021
The exercise:
Well, this is embarrassing. Apparently I've only used this prompt once, way back in November of 2017. The embarrassing part being my intention to make it a somewhat regular prompt and, obviously, failing utterly in that regard.
But allow me to begin to make amends by taking this opportunity to present you with another opening scenario for you to take where you wish:
The Grey Woods were a magical place. This was no secret. All of the villagers understood the power of the place; some even dared to use it to their own advantage. Most, however, preferred to let the Woods be, hoping that the Woods would in turn ignore their existence.
Visitors to the village were warned, in no uncertain terms, to stay well clear of the Woods. Though some had more questions than others, and some had images of secret, hidden treasures swirling in their imaginations, all heeded the warnings.
Well, almost all.
Sunday August 15th, 2021
The exercise:
Let us try to get things a little closer to being on track and hit up the August edition of The East Wallingford Gazette today.
Thursday August 12th, 2021
The exercise:
Write about something that is: atypical.
Inspired by the fantastic Netflix show. Kat and I finished the series last night and while we both wish there was another season, the ending was pretty much perfect.
Tuesday August 10th, 2021
The exercise:
Write two haiku about: wildfire fighters.
The three wildfires in our area continue to burn out of control. I can only imagine how tired those crews are.
Saturday August 7th, 2021
The exercise:
Write a four line poem about: focus.
Or, you know, something else that might be gained through attaining clarity.
Friday August 6th, 2021
The exercise:
Write four lines of prose about: surprise clear skies.
We had a much appreciated reprieve from the smoke today, in both Penticton and Osoyoos. Even had a little bit of rain as I was driving home.
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021
The exercise:
Write two haiku about something that is: esoteric.
For a Tuesday following a long weekend, that was a pretty reasonable day of work.
Monday August 2nd, 2021
The exercise:
Write something which takes place in: the outback.
We braved the smoke (and reinstated mask mandate for the Central Okanagan due to a rise in cases there) and took the boys on a drive to visit Kangaroo Creek Farm this morning.
Well worth the trouble. Spent a few hours there dodging people and feeding animals, then grabbed some lunch to go on the way back and ate it in a park. Much better than sitting around here in the smoke all day.
Back to work tomorrow, after a much needed long weekend.
Sunday August 1st, 2021
The exercise:
Write about: wishing for rain.
Well, it did rain here today, which is good. Doesn't look like it was enough to make much of a difference to the surrounding wildfires though, which is... less good.
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