Mary Lamphere
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I am in a writers group called The Prompt Club. We meet once a month and read our pieces, thousand word stories all based on the same prompt. The prompt this month is to “Write about the birth of something.” I have been thinking a lot about “birth” lately. How convenient then that this week’s…
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Are you familiar with Confessions, Obsessions & Observations? Of course not! I just made it up. Consider it a cross between the truth of Truth or Dare and the tell of Show and Tell. Confession I colored my hair. Of course I did. It’s so easy that “first” time. Obsession Two weeks in and roots…
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Tomorrow is a big day. The first of anything is always exciting. The first kiss, the first snow, the first chip from a freshly opened bag of Doritos. The first of the year is no different—even though we get one every year. Even though, when you think about it, we get one every day. Every…
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I feel like Frosty the Snowman when he first comes to life and shouts, “Happy Birthday!” A bit overwhelmed and quite discombobulated. It’s been a long holiday season—and it isn’t over yet… I couldn’t tell you the day of the week. I don’t know if the clothes in the basket are clean or dirty. I…