We spent a little time at the State Fair last night with Number One Son and his girlfriend. We had hoped to enjoy the Shinedown concert, but the sound was pretty bad and crowd not really chill enough for our tastes.
I did have a good time checking out the chickens, bunnies, and cows. Saw one rabbit that is larger than my pillow and had way better hair than me.
I had hoped to make up the rest of the pesto today, but writing comes first.
Ready…
Today’s advice: "I write for a couple of hours every day, even if I only get a couple sentences. I put in that time. You do that every day, and inspiration will come along. I don’t allow myself not to keep trying. It’s not fun, but if you wait until you want to write, you’ll never do it." Dave Barry
Set….
Today’s prompt: Signs taken out of context are wonderful sparks for creativity. If you follow this blog regularly, you’ll see I often post photos of signs that strike me as funny, or intriguing, or as… yes, a sign about a larger experience than the physical, literal sign might imply at first glance.
On the way to the State Fair last night, I came across a sign that made me chuckle and is going to be the basis for my free-writing time today.
You can use my sign, too, or you can go for a walk or drive and find a sign of your own.
My sign?
Scroll down and all will be revealed…
The oracle is ready to speak…..
Can you feel the wind rise as She opens Her mouth?………
and whispers:……..
"Comfort window"
What would you see if you looked through YOUR comfort window?
Scribble….Scribble…. Scribble…
Ah, the State Fair! Can’t wait. Utah’s is in a couple of weeks. My kids look forward to it all year.
Speaking of signs, have you ever been to Amarillo, Texas or heard about the signs there? They’re unbelievable. Here’s a little article about them:
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/TX-CadillacRanch2.html
–Kiirsi
Here’s a link to a Flickr group of many of the Amarillo signs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpenter_b/sets/72157604766673623/
Okay, so there is still one more day left, but in case I can’t check in tomorrow, I just thought I’d let you know that I managed to do your write every day challenge every single day! And on Saturday, I was able to finish a book that I started in April!!!
Yea for endings!!
Thank you so much for providing the kick in the seat!
Shelley-the-over-user-of-exclamation-points!