How many things have you finished today? Are you dressed? fed? Have you stood up or sat down? What else have you done? Write sentences that begin with "I finished..." Have you passed any milestones lately? Gotten something out of the car or off the desk? Perhaps you've done someone a favor. How many of those ever-repeating tasks have you ticked off your list lately? … [Read more...] about Finish Lines
Ready for Winter?
Autumn is sliding into winter. Cold drizzle. Mini-snowstorms. Shortening daylight. Are you ready for what's next? Write a page about what you do to get ready for winter. How do you prepare your surroundings, your toys, and your attitude? How do you make sure you will be comfortable, warm, and dry? Maybe you'll write about what you've done to get ready. Maybe … [Read more...] about Ready for Winter?
That Super-Tiny Stuff
What is dust? Where does it come from? How does it move around? What does it turn into when it's not dust anymore? Does dust annoy you? Has it ever made you sick? Does it ever come in handy? Have you ever had an experience with pixie dust, angel dust, dust bunnies, or space dust? When you dust something, do you put dust on it or take the dust off? Write a page … [Read more...] about That Super-Tiny Stuff
Questions, Questions
Asking questions opens your mind up to possibilities. Even if the questions are impossible to answer. Write the letters of the alphabet down the left-hand side of the page. For each letter, write a question that includes a word that begins with that letter. Sometimes a question is especially intriguing when it's on the absurd side. Sometimes a series of absurd … [Read more...] about Questions, Questions
What is the Sky?
What is the sky made of? If something is in the sky, is it part of the sky? How far does the sky go? What is behind it? What can fall out of the sky? What can rise up into it? How would a bird, a dog, or a watermelon describe the sky? Where does the sky stop and the earth start? Is there anything in between? Fill a page with thoughts about the sky. Give … [Read more...] about What is the Sky?