Mystery – February 6

Patrick Macnee, best known as The Avengers’ Mr. Steed but who also played both Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (among dozens of similarly mysterious roles), was born this date in 1922. Writing prompt:...

SciFi/Fantasy – February 6

“I’m armed with more than complete steel, / The justice of my quarrel.” -From Lust’s Dominion, originally attributed to Christopher Marlowe, reknowned playwright and celebrated...

Secondary – February 6

Eric Partridge, author of A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, was born on this date in 1894. Think about a slang word that was popular when you were younger, or with your parents, that has...

Primary – February 6

Babe Ruth was born on this day in 1895. He hit more home runs than any player in major league history (until recently), but he also struck out more times than any player. What do those two records tell you...

Literary – February 5

“Every man has inside himself a parasitic being who is acting not at all to his advantage.” -William S. Burroughs, born this date in 1914. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

Journaling + Fiction – Februar...

“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.”Peter Drucker Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a new habit you plan to adopt to displace a current habit. Fiction...

Big Questions – February 5

What deliberate choice over which you had total control has most influenced your life? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you....