In my writing classes I like to use photos as ten-minute writing prompts. I write along with the students. After the time is up, we read what we have jotted down to one another. This is what I wrote the other day in class. This is a fun exercise. Try it and see what you come up with. I’m ready for the wedding. My master is getting married today. I think I could have gone without this ridiculous bow-tie. That’s…
It is said that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a six-word story. His response: “For sale: Baby shoes, never worn.” This past week I attended a group offered by Hospice on grief writing. Our assignment: write a six-word story. These are some of my responses: Cancer devours, brings down good man. Seeming arthritic hip reveals cancer diagnosis. Future plans dashed by cancer doctors. Death dies when Jesus rises. Surprise! Seeming defeat swallowed up in victory. Jesus brings joy…