Past Prompts

With Labor Day weekend upon us, our minds typically turn to memories of starting a school year (even though these days school more often starts in August). Among those memories are those of a favorite teacher. Think back … to a teacher who made an impact on your life. Who was this person? What did this educator do to become your favorite teacher? Share your Favorite Teacher stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Whether cramming for exams in school, intending to diet or exercise someday, or putting off going to the dentist: procrastination can take many forms. Some people procrastinate a lot, while others try to “do it now.” Think back … about a time when you or someone you know procrastinated—or didn’t. Did the hesitance or action have consequences? What was learned? Do you procrastinate today, or have you broken the habit? Share your procrastination stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

We have all seen many performances, whether live or on screen, professional or amateur. They may have ranged in quality from award-winning to painfully bad. Think back ... to a performance, whether by musicians, singers, dancers, or actors, that was so extraordinary that it stayed in your memory.  Something that struck you deeply, whether as a child, a young adult, or more recently. Share your Memorable Performances stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

What exactly IS magic? Well, magic can't be described, because it doesn't exist (according to our sources). But we've all experienced magical moments. Like that first kiss we just knew was the real deal, or acing an exam we didn't even study for. Even witnessing a magic show can be, well, magical ... how DID she do that?!? Think back … have you ever experienced something you would describe as magical, be it wizardry or something simply wondrous? Share your Do You Believe in Magic stories forward.   Start Writing Read Stories

Before we could drive, a bicycle was the way many of us got around. In more recent years, we may have ridden a bike for exercise, to save on the cost of gas for our cars, or just for fun. Think back … how did you learn to ride a bike? Did you teach your kids? Have you ever had a scary experience caused by a bicycle, either yours or someone else’s? Share your Riding a Bicycle stories forward. (Image courtesy of https://www.tredz.co.uk/) Start Writing Read Stories