Past Prompts

Last month ushered in the third year of COVID-19. The good news is that Omicron is waning, but questions remain. To mask or not to mask? Gather indoors, or outdoors only? Think back … to the past months and years. What has this novel time been like for you, family, friends, and community? What has gone back to “normal”? What may have changed forever? Share your Pandemic, Year Three stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

The first modern photo booth made its appearance on Broadway in New York City in 1925. Since then, millions of people across the globe have taken advantage of the convenience, be it for a passport photo, to commemorate a special occasion, to preserve the memory of a romantic involvement, or just for kicks. Think back … about a favorite photo booth experience. Share your Photo Booths stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Finding a comfortable place to stay while traveling can be difficult. When we were young, there weren’t so many choices. Hotels were generally upscale establishments in cities, and motels (portmanteau of motor and hotel) were convenient while on car trips. Now there are Bed & Breakfasts, and AirBnB which doesn’t actually offer breakfast despite the name. Some places have youth hostels, which are not just for youths. Think back … from the swanky Hilton to the six dollar Motel 6, where did your family stay when you were traveling? Where do you stay now? Share your Hotels, Motels, Inns, and Hostels stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Remember when cheating was about copying your neighbor’s test paper in class? Now, whether it’s doping and fixing games in sports, fudging scientific and tax data, or stealing essays from the internet, cheating seems to be more pervasive, and easier, than ever. And cheating hearts have often destroyed the bliss of romantic relationships. Think back … to when you observed or experienced cheating. How did you react? What could have been done to prevent it? What can be done today? Share your cheating stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Most houses have basements or attics, some even have both. They might be only for storage, or they might have finished rooms that expand the living space of the house. Think back … did you ever live in a house with a basement or attic as a child or as an adult? If so, what are your memories of those spaces? If not, did someone you know have such a space where you spent time? Share your Basements and Attics stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories