Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. Let me just say: what a relief this prompt is! I was really worried I was going to have to be all serious and mushy-gushy for the rest of the month. And not only that, this is … Continue reading People Make the Party
Six Words, Beautifully Different
It’s been a while since I participated in YA Highway’s Road Trip Wednesday so today’s post is going to be doing double duty. Today’s prompt results in my shortest RTW answer ever, though it was also one of the hardest to answer. Basically, they want you to write your memoir. In six words. Here’s what … Continue reading Six Words, Beautifully Different
Communit(ies)
Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?Oh man! I could write 20 pages on this, but I’ll try to spare y’all and keep it as succinct as possible.The one that’s had the biggest impact on me … Continue reading Communit(ies)
Let Go
Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why?I actually blogged about this not too long ago, shortly before I switched my blog here when I announced my resignation of my VP of Development position for a small non-profit. This past year I've given myself permission to take a step back … Continue reading Let Go
Wonder
Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year?Wonder–verb (used without object) to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system. to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel (often fol. by at ) to doubtI started the Year of Months with the goal … Continue reading Wonder
Moment(s)
Moment. Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors).I must be feeling ornery or something the past few days because I keep wanting to defy the prompt. Every time I tried to whittle it down to a single moment, hundreds of memories … Continue reading Moment(s)
Everything Contributes
Writing. What do you do each day that doesn't contribute to your writing -- and can you eliminate it? First, I’m not a big fan of this prompt. I know most of us doing #reverb10 are writers, but there are many who aren’t. So for those who aren’t, I hope you’ll replace the word “writing” … Continue reading Everything Contributes
One Word
December is here and #reverb10 has begun. Just as a fair warning to my usual readers: my posts this month are going to be a little more me-centric than usual, due to the nature of reverb10, which is about reflecting on the past year and manifesting what’s next. I hope you’ll join me J Even … Continue reading One Word
The Year or Two of Months
The Year of Months is going to become the “Year or Two of Months.” Many of y’all know what the Year of Months is, but some don’t so here’s a little refresher:The Year of Months was a personal experience I took part in from November 2009 through October 2010. Every month, I would commit to … Continue reading The Year or Two of Months
Indulgent Gifts for the Writer In Your Life
On Black Friday, shopping for Christmas gifts is on everybody's mind, even those who are desperately avoiding the crowds. Writers are sometimes hard to buy for; I know I am. So I'm creating this list for those poor folks shopping for a gift for the writer in their life. (And if you're a writer, you … Continue reading Indulgent Gifts for the Writer In Your Life
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