Word list. Have fun!

fortune
graft
net
scarf
blower
earring
envelope
button

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All you need to do is respond to the accompanying photograph in any way that you choose.

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There are lots of cool fall festivals and fairs that are happening all over the state of Virginia this weekend, and in your state too, I imagine.

If you go to one, enjoy it, and when you get home, write down every detail that you can remember about what you saw. 20 minutes of detailing ought to do it.

If you’re not going out today, sit down for 20 minutes and detail what you remember from a past event.

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It’s a tall order, but maybe it’s just what you need today:

Start writing the book you want to read.

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Write a story about a pastime that used to be fun but is no longer enjoyable.

Questions to think about:
What was the pastime?
When was it done — and under what conditions?
Who did it?

What changed?

Is there a substitute, now?

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Limber-list!

green
solo
form
charger
pennywhistle
epic
owl
refill

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Here’s your first line borrowed from Stephen Dobyns:

“These are the first days of fall”

Write a poem or story that begins with this line and also ends with this line. Include the following other things in your piece:

1) must mention an amount of money
2) must mention and explain a scientific term
3) must have at least 10 words that use double consonants and double vowels (two of which must have both pairings, like balloon)
4) must mention the full name of a controversial hero.
5) must include one item that is already of your Christmas list to give.

Have fun!

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Situation:
It’s a great day! You win the Mega Millions Lottery.

Tell us about how it happened, and what you plan to do with the proceeds.

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Write a 6 minute rant about something that really makes you mad. Only 6 minutes. Set a timer.

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Write a poem or story in which numbers occur in sequence. For example:

“Last Tuesday, Sara had eaten one piece of the new pies they served at the restaurant. It was the best pie she had ever tasted. She asked the waitress where the pie was from. On the weekend she stopped by the shop where the pies were made and bought two. Three weeks later she was at the restaurant again and thanked the waitress for the lead on where to get the pies……”

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