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KJ Aartila
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Day#10: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 10/14 “WHEN” Writing 5 minutes – “Six in the Morning” Waking up in the dark is hard. Rolling out of a warm bed, removing yourself from the comfort of your lover’s arms, but the silence you enter is glorious, as it is to watch a new sunrise to greet each day. Yes, it’s hard – but the rewards are extraordinary! Embrace the darkness and the light.
By KJ Aartila4 months ago in Poets
Day#9: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 9/14 “WHEN” Writing 5 minutes – “Summer Rainstorm” It was the last day of vacation before the next year of school began. We ran from playing in the park, all the way home, jumping in puddles and getting soaked along the way in the downpour, laughing and giggling as loud as the thunder. We were determined to make this a great day despite the summer rainstorm, or maybe because of it.
By KJ Aartila4 months ago in Poets
Day#8: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 8/14 “WHO” Writing 5 minutes – “Cyclist” I was leading the middle pack of racing cyclists up the steep hill. Suddenly, one of the front-runners crashed to the pavement, causing a number of us to crash and pile up over him. My bike was ruined! The tire bent. Would my crew be able top fix it? Would I e able to finish the race? The tension was thick as several other biker’s felt the same
By KJ Aartila5 months ago in Poets
Day#7: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 7/14 “WHO” Writing 5 minutes – “Balloon Man” The balloon man, surrounded by the gleeful, fascinated group of kids, smiled back widely as he twisted the balloons into various shapes and handed them out to each pair of anxious hands waving at him and begging for certain creations and colors. His nimble fingers worked quickly with many years of practice and patience.
By KJ Aartila5 months ago in Poets
Day#6: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 6/14 “WHO” Writing 5 minutes – “sailor” Watching the dock in anticipation of leaving the ship, the Sailor can’t help but grin. His step perks up as his feet hit solid ground. He grabs his ratty bag and sets off at a long walk toward home, not far from the docks. He can’t wait to be greeted in the tight embrace of his patient wife and the shouts and smiles of the children, whom he misses dearly on these long voyages, whether only a long weekend or a month.
By KJ Aartila5 months ago in Poets
I Am a Mom Now
I Am a Mom Now I didn’t always want to be a mom. For various reasons as I grew up, I decided motherhood wasn’t in the cards for me. Firstly, because I carry a genetic disorder that I didn’t want to pass on; secondly, because I was married to a maturely stunted man from a neurotic family, and, thirdly, because of being one of the oldest grandchildren/nieces of a super-huge extended family, I had been saddled with the responsibility of looking after littles from a young age. It wasn’t pleasant and created the opposite of developing a nurturing nature within me.
By KJ Aartila5 months ago in Journal
Do I Dare?
Do I Dare? I read an article on here Monday morning, that took me back a little bit. I mean, much of the statements I don’t agree with, but many of the points made were quite valid and caused me some self-reflection, which is a good thing. Self-reflection is my happy place – it’s asking myself the uncomfortable questions, and it’s where I learn and grow. So, the author/article may have irritated me, but I must appreciate the fact that it caused me to ask questions of myself, exactly because I found myself irritated.
By KJ Aartila5 months ago in Poets
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