Posts by reudaly:
[Write the Story] A Character with OCD in the Worst Possible Situation
Prompt: A Character with OCD in the Worst Possible Situation
Words: monastery, chalkboard, elephant, coast, turmeric, poppy, defeat, chessboard, inhumane, search
Story
Tiffany walked into the community room at the monastery ready to take on her class and the world and stopped short. There were no tidy rows. No desks. Just piles of pillows festooned with embroidered elephants and a chessboard in the corner.
The open window by the corner table let in the turmeric and poppy scented breezes as she made a slow circuit around the room. The chalkboard seemed to be the only concession to classic classroom conditions.
Tiffany refused to coast. She created her oasis of order with what she had. Neat rows of pillows. A search for supplies had pencils and paper and books in tidy stacks at each station. She had notes and charts for each subject and class. Everything was in its place and ready. When the bell tolled, she took a deep breath and opened the door.
Instead of a steady tide of students entering in single file, a flood of children poured through in a tidal wave of screaming and laughter destroying her quiet order in an instant. What the hooligans did to the room’s feng shui was inhumane, but she wasn’t about to admit defeat. She would whip the group into shape if it killed her.
With the amount of chaos she currently endured, it just might.
Word Count: 214
Written: 6/28 & 7/16/18
[Pen/Pencil Review] Ohto Ray Flash Dry Pen
It’s no secret that I love Parker Pens – and their refills. Especially since they have gel pen refills for their classic styles. So, when Ohto put out their Flash Dry refills designed for their new Ohto Ray Flash Dry line, I had to try it. Not just is the Flash Dry refill a “Parker-style”, […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Jinhao 993 Shark Fountain Pen
I’d like to say that I don’t buy pens on a whim…but I can’t type that with a straight face and you won’t read it with one. Because we all totally know that isn’t true. This is one of them. Goulet Pen Company had a special for Shark Week last week – the Jinhao 993 […]
[Write the Story] The Main Character Goes on a Trip Alone to Gain Perspective
Prompt: The Main Character Goes on a Trip Alone to Gain Perspective Words: lighthouse, flock, muscle, sprinkle, insult, cliffhanger, cheetah, chartreuse, wrist, seedling Story Now that Kira was here, she started to wonder why. When she began, it was a personal quest, maybe even a Hero’s Journey. But here she was, far from home with […]
[Pen/Review] Possible Change of Day
I’ve been struggling with getting the pen blog done on Mondays lately. They keep getting filled up with STUFF – work, writing, gym, yoga. I am considering moving this blog to Tuesday just to give myself a buffer to get everything done. The blog will continue—in fact, I just ordered a couple of fun novelty […]
[Write the Story] Something Bad is About to Happen, But Nobody Believes the Main Character
Prompt: Something Bad is About to Happen, But Nobody Believes the Main Character Words: Andromeda, stop sign, dandelion, iceberg, spectacle, poet, candle lit, keyboard, bumble, robotic Story Marty paused at the stop sign. He needed a moment before going into the Dandelion Club. “Do I really have to do this?” “You’re posing as a poet, […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen
This week, we take another look at fountain pens – specifically the Pilot Kakuno. The Kakuno is categorized by JetPens (and Pilot, I believe) as a “Beginner Fountain Pen”. And I rather agree with that. I got mine from JetPens but they’re also available at the Kinokuniya in Carrollton (so maybe they’re available at al […]
[Write the Story] A Haunted House
Prompt: A Haunted House Words: silver, relativity, watercolor, Copper Beach, limited, affect, broccoli, politician, arsenal, cufflink Story “Welcome to the Annual Broccoli Festival. We have so many events to entertain you. Please enjoy all Copper Beech has to offer.” Grant left the stage to polite applause. He tugged at his silver cufflink, squirming in the […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Zebra Sarasa Mark On – 0.4mm Red Ink
This week’s pen review is a basic, workhorse type pen with some fun little details. It’s the Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gell Pen – in a 0.4mm point and red gel ink – because they’re good like that. I picked this one up on a JetPens in a impulse shopping order. The Sarasa Study has […]
[Write the Story] A Coastal Town in New England is Full of Crazy Characters
Prompt: A Coastal Town in New England is Full of Crazy Characters Words: lobsterman, bicycle, light bulb, yoga, fireworks, infantile, weave, leopard, balding, sunset Story “Couldn’t we have just gone to Cabot Cove?†Liz asked as they headed down the boardwalk toward the beach. “All we’d have to deal with there is a serial-killing mystery […]