15 Minute Writing Exercise 4: Restore My Heart

Where should I begin?  I didn’t mean to insult him;  I was just trying to explain the situation.  Of course, he was being just as pigheaded as ever and only heard what he wanted to.  I can’t believe that used to think he was the most fascinating man I had ever met.  I looked up … Continue reading →

15 Minute Writing Exercise 3: One Day at a Time

I knew I’d never been here before, but it just looked so familiar.  Like I had been here in a different life… but that would have been impossible.  I reached up and touched the bumpy texture of the gray rock wall.  I could see the pile of ashes where a fire had once burned and … Continue reading →

15 Minute Writing Exercise 2: When in Rome

I didn’t always know what I wanted to be when I grew up, but I knew I wanted to make some sort of dent on the world.  It wouldn’t be until years later that I would realize what I would do to make that happen. I usually don’t pay much attention to what is going … Continue reading →

15 Minute Writing Exercise 1: She Looked Over At Her Father

She looked over at her father, nervousness covering her features. “Dad, what if I fall?  Oh, God.  What if I trip over my dress?” she whispered frantically. “I will catch you.  Just like I did when you were five and climbed the tree in the backyard.  You were so scared, but when I told you … Continue reading →