Mystery – April 8

“Plenty of great men were blind — Milton, Homer, they were blind, weren’t they?”- Blind private investigator Duncan Maclain as written by Baynard H. Kendrick, born this date in 1894...

SciFi/Fantasy – April 8

“The time to act is now. This is not the voice of treason. These are your sons, your daughters, whose loyalties have never wavered, whose belief in this alliance has forced us to take extraordinary...

Secondary – April 8

Buddhists celebrate this date as the birth of the sage Siddhārtha Gautama in 563 BC. The Buddha instructed, “It is better to travel well than to arrive.” True or false? Defend your answer with...

Primary – April 8

Buddhists celebrate this date as the birth of the sage Siddhārtha Gautama in 563 BC. The Buddha taught, “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be...

Literary – April 7

“Nature never did betray the heart that loved her.” – William Wordsworth, born this date in 1770. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist suffers a profound relationship with...

Journaling + Fiction – April 7

“Night is a time of rigor, but also of mercy. There are truths which one can see only when it’s dark.”Isaac Bashevis Singer Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the truth you’ll see...

Big Questions – April 7

Is that all there is? 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 “yes” or “no,” explain the...