Sunday October 31st, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: an office Halloween party.

Happy Halloween from Police Officer Miles and Vampire Monster Max.

(I did get a picture but it was just as kids were starting to arrive and they were both more focused on being ready to hand out candy than posing for the photo)

Saturday October 30th, 2021

The exercise:

Write a four line poem about: returning.

Friday October 29th, 2021

The exercise:

Write four lines of prose about: decisions at daybreak.

Thursday October 28th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: a light in the darkness.

Wednesday October 27th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: the cut.

Took the day off so that I could go skating with the boys and their school this afternoon. Chaotic, good fun that was. They took the bus there with their classmates and I drove them back afterward.

Greg - I noticed your comments about Blogger being difficult. All of your attempted comments show up in the dashboard, though I think some were marked as spam for some reason (it's not particularly easy to tell what's what in there). Anyway, I've published one that I think covers what's missing, but if there's another one that needs freeing from the spam cage let me know.

Tuesday October 26th, 2021

The exercise:

Write two haiku about: birthdays.

In general or, you know, mine in particular.

(Work was a trial today, but the evening with my family was excellent and the cake was delicious.)

Monday October 25th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: a negotiation.

Sunday October 24th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about something or someone that has been: displaced.

Saturday October 23rd, 2021

The exercise:

Write a four line poem about: an oasis.

Friday October 22nd, 2021

The exercise:

Write four lines of prose about: the complainer.

Some people, you guys. Some. People.

Anyway. It's the weekend! Hurray!

Thursday October 21st, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: the papers.

Inspired by Max going on a deep dive with origami for the last week or so.

Wednesday October 20th, 2021

The exercise:

Now that I've finally added to last month's edition, it's time to get to the October edition of the East Wallingford Gazette.

Tuesday October 19th, 2021

The exercise:

Write two haiku about: October.

The best month, in case you were wondering.

Monday October 18th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: the letter.

Sunday October 17th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: strings.

Saturday October 16th, 2021

The exercise:

Write a four line poem about: a pursuit.

Friday October 15th, 2021

The exercise:

Write four lines of prose which take place: under a streetlight.

Thursday October 14th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: playing catch up.

I've been running behind all week at work after the three day weekend. Finally got close just before end of day today, so hopefully tomorrow is a little more manageable.

Wednesday October 13th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about something or someone that is: back in action.

The Vancouver Canucks' season began this evening. Not sure what to expect from them this year, but hoping for the best.

Tuesday October 12th, 2021

The exercise:

Write two haiku about: forces of nature.

Monday October 11th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about something or someone that is: intimidating.

Sunday October 10th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: dinner.

Thanksgiving dinner at the farm this evening. Full of turkey and pumpkin pie now. Mmm.

Saturday October 9th, 2021

The exercise:

Write a four line poem about: finding a path.

Friday October 8th, 2021

The exercise:

Write four lines of prose about: finesse.

Thursday October 7th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: an exchange.

Wednesday October 6th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: an agreement.

Tuesday October 5th, 2021

The exercise:

Write two haiku epitaphs.

I'll even join in this time.

Mine:

Here I lie sleeping
For all of eternity...
Keep it down, will ya?

*     *     *

Dear Doug did not go
Gently into that good night -
Ignorance echoes...

Monday October 4th, 2021

The exercise:

Write about something that has been: locked away.

Sunday October 3rd, 2021

The exercise:

Write about: the leader.

Saturday October 2nd, 2021

The exercise:

Write a four line poem about: where the wild things are.

Friday October 1st, 2021

The exercise:

Write four lines of prose about: the girl with the guitar.