Name the trees that stood in the neighborhood where you grew up.
I grew up with the trees. The Climbing Tree, big and leafy, with branches that invited you to stay awhile. There is something about climbing a tree that makes you feel strong. When you know that tree well enough That the climbing is smooth and confident? That feels so good- Like dancing and defying gravity. […]
Tell a complete stranger about a beloved family tradition.
So, One tradition that my family has is Eating pizza on Christmas Eve. This tradition is pretty important to us. Pizza on Christmas Eve Is the way it’s been For as long as I can remember. When we were kids, We’d pick up the pizza on the way to our grandparents’ house, And the van would smell […]
Describe yourself in the third person- your physical appearance and personality- as though you were a character in a book.
She is the kind of person that you never know what to expect from. One day, friendly and talkative. The next, no words to offer. One day, confident and capable. The next, in tears. She hates drawing attention to herself, But sure as anything, Wants to be something worth paying attention to. One day, it feels like […]