Mystery – March 12

“Jimmy Lee Baylis was a wise man, and knew better than to talk back to the man who signed his paycheck.”- Carl Hiaasen, born this date in 1953. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist...

SciFi/Fantasy – March 12

“Nothing’s unthinkable once somebody’s thought it.” Paul Macy was born on this date in Robert Silverberg’s 1972. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist...

Secondary – March 12

Jack Kerouac was born on this date in 1922. He wrote, “Offer them what they secretly want and they of course immediately become panic-stricken.” Explain what you think he...

Primary – March 12

Poet and author Naomi Shihab Nye was born on this date in 1952. She wrote in her poem Kindness that “Before you know what kindness really is/you must lose things….” Why do you think she...

Literary – March 11

“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.” -Douglas Adams, born this date...

Journaling + Fiction – March 1...

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”Voltaire Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about an activity or creation you appreciate as...

Big Questions – March 11

Would you help a loved one suffering great pain because of a terminal illness end her or his life? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world...