Daily Prompt #17Daily writing promptWhat are three objects you couldn’t live without?View all responsesThe first is this very mug—a thick, white ceramic thing, slightly chipped on the rim. It’s not just for the caffeine, though God knows that’s a lifeline. It’s for the ritual. The warmth that seeps into my palms on a cold morning, …

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Daily Prompt #16Daily writing promptShare one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.View all responsesOne of the best gifts I’ve ever received was in 2021, and it wasn’t something flashy or expensive — it was a Darth Vader ornament from 1997. At first glance it might seem like just a piece of nostalgia hanging on …

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Daily Prompt #15Daily writing promptIf there were a biography about you, what would the title be?View all responsesThe Speed of Falling UpwardThat’s what I’d call it.Because I live in two directions at once.There’s the vertical plunge—milliseconds to react, worlds collapsing if I blink wrong. My fingers moving before I can think. Then the horizontal sprawl …

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Daily Prompt #15

Daily writing promptIf there were a biography about you, what would the title be?View all responses The Speed of Falling Upward That's what I'd call it. Because I live in two directions at once. There's the vertical plunge—milliseconds to react, worlds collapsing if I blink wrong. My fingers moving before I can think. Then the …

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Daily Prompt #14What’s your favorite thing to cook?My favorite thing to cook is pork chops, especially when I can give them time to get really flavorful and tender. I love starting by seasoning them generously with salt, pepper, garlic, and maybe a little smoked paprika, then letting them sit so the seasoning really sinks in. …

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