A while back, I was looking for a word to describe the relationships that I have with the writers I’ve gotten to know online through the March story challenge. I wanted a word that accurately captured the synergy I feel with so many of you. And when I’m looking for a word that fits exactlyContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 31: Finding the Words”
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Story Challenge Day 29: Requiem
Well, it finally happened. After six years of wearing my absolute favorite shirt on the planet, I put it on for an afternoon workout, only to discover a giant hole right under the arm. I don’t even know how it happened. I wore it last week. Was that hole there last week? I mean, IContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 29: Requiem”
Story Challenge Day 27: Another Little Word
My One Little Word for this year was hard to come by. I went through a lot of thinking before I settled in on space: space to just be, space to figure out what exactly I wanted or needed for myself. Well. I’ve been taking space. I’ve had time on my couch with some flairContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 27: Another Little Word”
Story Challenge Day 26: Happy Accident?
It all started at 5:45 am, when my Fitbit buzzed me awake. It was the first of two alarms I set so I’d be sure to get up to bring my mom to the airport. For the record, I’m not a person who snoozes alarms, but I am a person who gets anxious about thingsContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 26: Happy Accident?”
Story Challenge Day 23: Midnight Lyrics
Last night I woke up and song lyrics came into my mind: I hear the drizzle of the rainLike a memory it fallsSoft and warm, continuing,Tapping on my roof and walls “Kathy’s Song.” Simon and Garfunkel. It was, for a time, my very favorite song. I taught myself to play it on guitar. And fromContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 23: Midnight Lyrics”
Story Challenge Day 22: Ray of Sunshine
Technically, spring has started. Technically, it’s spring break. And with the rain falling outside, and me not going anywhere today except for a Zoom meeting and an appointment to replace my son’s driver’s license, you could say I’m expecting today to be kind of like the weather: meh. Still, there is something that’s bringing meContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 22: Ray of Sunshine”
Story Challenge Day 17: Help Wanted
Thanks, Raivenne, for providing me with the inspiration for today’s blog post. (Maybe you should polish up that resume and put your name in the hat!) VACANCY: Personal Muse Position Type: Management Date Posted: March 17, 2022 Location: Inside my brain (hazard pay included) Date Available: Immediate Job Description: Lainie Levin is an aspiring writer,Continue reading “Story Challenge Day 17: Help Wanted”
Story Challenge Day 16: On Coffee Shops
Today, I was reading this blog post about coffee shops, and how at one point they were hubs for philosophical conversation and debate. Which got me thinking (which sometimes gets me into trouble, but that’s the fuel for a whole other post). What if I were just sitting in a coffee shop, minding my ownContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 16: On Coffee Shops”
Story Challenge Day 15: Rambling Autobiography
I was born right after midnight on July 5, right after my parents enjoyed the last of the fireworks display, right after their police escort to the hospital through traffic, right after my dad went to park the car, only to come in to his newest baby girl. I adore new school supplies, and maybeContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 15: Rambling Autobiography”
Story Challenge Day 14: On Letting Things Marinate
I’ve had a lot more writing time with my kids, and it’s one of the things I’m proudest of this year. It’s something kids look forward to, because they get to spend time writing whatever it is they choose. It’s a class session I really look forward to, because I get to be eyeball-deep inContinue reading “Story Challenge Day 14: On Letting Things Marinate”
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 