Past Prompts

Life has handed us “lemons” over time, with the last two years giving us more than our share of lemons to deal with. While setbacks are unavoidable, it’s possible to make lemonade from them, or perhaps recognize that a lemon can be a gift in disguise. Think back … about a past negative circumstance that you or someone you know turned into something positive or later realized was good after all. Share your Lemons to Lemonade stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

From the time we started to drive, we had to worry about parking. Learning how to parallel park, avoiding parking lot collisions, acquiring monthly spaces in an office or apartment building. Then there was the other kind of “parking" - with a romantic interest in a secluded spot. Think back … to your experiences in driving or romance, as a teen or an adult. Share your parking stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Whether they were books you loved as a child, books you read to your own or other children, or today’s best sellers, children’s books hold a special place in our hearts. Think back … What books do you remember from your childhood? Is there a favorite book you have enjoyed reading to children? Do you think the death of brick and mortar bookstores, the rise of Amazon, and the popularity of e-readers for kids have impacted children’s enjoyment of books? Share your Children’s Books stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Before streaming and cable offered thousands of channels and infinite choices, television variety shows gave us music, comedy, and entertainment of all kinds. Without DVRs to capture the broadcasts, we gathered in front of the TV set at show time and might have watched Ed Sullivan or Carol Burnett with the whole family. Think back … about your favorite variety shows. What do you miss most about them? Would you watch these types of shows now? Would young people enjoy them today? Share your Variety Shows stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

May I have your attention please? You have probably heard those words many times in your life, but these days, many seem to have the attention span of a goldfish. Perhaps it’s the influence of smart phones or social media, with their ability to provide instant gratification. Think back … Do you recall listening to a program on the radio? How about lectures and speeches without accompanying power points or video presentations? Has your ability to pay attention changed? Share your Attention Span stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories