Wouldn't it Be Nice

Long ago, the Hebrews became tired of eating manna. Not that Heaven-made bread wasn't delicious, but human palates crave variety. I, for one, would be delighted to see a challenge that isn't fiction or poetry. Otherwise, community categories become unseen/under-appreciated/ and frankly, put out to pasture.

Art: there would be so many ways to challenge writers to give interpretation. And who knows, readers might learn something through research or reading the works of others who had done the diligence. It could even be fun, lively, or dramatic. Art is often historical and political, intimate or mysterious. Come on, let's have fun with it!

Beat: just like art, but with a different rhythm. Resonation by artist, group, album, genre, timeline, what are writers passionate about? What could be blaring while heading down the highway? What memories are invoked?

Book Club: imagine this...inserts of famous books for comparison or contrast, or which character readers would most want to have dinner with/go on an adventure with/or even murder because of being so hateful/who they would want to slap for being silly/or who they would want as a friend?

Families: fact or fiction, use nature versus nurture so that an audience might be swayed or persuaded to take a stance because your story is so well-done.

FYI: this category should read like a magazine article and elicit joy in learning new facts, stirring our hearts to become engaged in life to a greater degree and change our minds on status quo.

Geeks: a movie/tv show that could be parallel to the writer's life or at least, which contributed to gaining a different mind-set because of/ a lesson hugely impacting the human heart, bringing healing.

History: a challenge presented against the backdrop of a certain day from history where the writer is has been cast into the midst. Who are they? What is their struggle? Will they overcome the obstacles they find themselves in?

I could go on, but you get the idea, don't you? Vocal, please get a bit more "savory" and spice up the menu on the challenge boards...