Mystery – February 9

“Maybe if I stick your head through that window over there you’ll get unconfused.”- Joe Pesci, born this date in 1943, as Nicky Santoro in Casino. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 9

“Exploring the unknown requires tolerating uncertainty.” – Brian Greene, born date in 1963. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which a crackpot describes to your protagonist the “theory...

Secondary – February 9

The Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan’s show for the first time on this date in 1964. 73 million people watched – about 40% of the US population at the time, and more than the percentage of people...

Primary – February 9

The first sitting president of the United States to have his photograph taken, William Henry Harrison, was born on this date in 1773. If you could be the first person to take a picture of someone or...

Literary – February 8

“The only greatness for man is immortality.” -James Dean, born this date in 1931. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist reveals what s/he would like to be remembered...

Journaling + Writing – Februar...

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, it’s also what it takes to sit down and listen.”Winston Churchill Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least 20 minutes...

Big Questions – February 8

When was the last time you yelled at another person? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can answer with a simple...