Monthly Archives: June 2014

Writing 101, Day Seven: Give and Take

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Helen C

Writing 101, Day Seven: Give and Take Focus today’s post on the contrast between two things. The twist? Write the post in the form of a dialogue. Console with a Broken Heart I walked into my brother’s house. He looked … Continue reading →

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Writing 101, Day Six: A Character-Building Experience

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Helen C

Writing 101, Day Six: A Character-Building Experience Scott Surrounded by the water, I felt content. Through the glass door, I saw Scott putting on the sweatshirt that he had bought right before we boarded the boat. Scott, a typical engineer, … Continue reading →

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Learning Photographing… Thoughts/Questions

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Helen C

When I signed up for Writing-101, I committed to blog every day. Writing-101 posts a writing assignment each weekday in June, but no weekend assignments. I’ve thought about skipping blogging for weekends, but decided to give it a try first. … Continue reading →

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A Flower at the Golf Course

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Helen C

I took a golf lesson last Thursday, so I was anxious to go to the driving range to practice. However, the weatherman said we had a 40% chance of rain. I was disappointed. I thought for sure I was stuck … Continue reading →

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Writing 101, Day Five :Be Brief

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Helen C

(Writing 101, Day Five :Be Brief You discover a letter on a path that affects you deeply. Today, write about this encounter. And your twist? Be as succinct as possible.) Baby Picture She found an envelope partially buried under a … Continue reading →

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Writing 101, Day Four :The Serial Killer

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Helen C

Writing 101, Day Four :The Serial Killer Today, write about a loss. The twist: make this the first post in a three-post series. 24 K Gold Ring When I left home to attend college, my mom gave me a 24 … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: Week 14

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Helen C

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: Week 14

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An idea for Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Helen C

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge I remember seeing a house covered with shoes many years ago (30?) and thought it would be a great idea for Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge. I plan to go there this week, but when … Continue reading →

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Writing 101, Day Three: Commit to a Writing Practice

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Helen C

Writing 101, Day Three: Commit to a Writing Practice Title: Thinking Back – Golf Lesson Most articles I’ve read say that money is the top reason couples fight. Wei and I, however, had spent a lot of time fighting about … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Floral Macros

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Helen C

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Floral Macros

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