January Jump Start – Day 10
Todays prompt is from Judy Reeves book, A Writer’s Book of Days. Remember, because a prompt is in quotes, it does not mean you have to use it as a quote…just go where the words take you.
January 10, 2013 – Writing Prompt: “Do not fall in love.”
January Jump Start – Day 9
January 9, 2013 – Writing Prompt: The taste of dirt
January Jump Start – Day 8
I hope you are enjoying the writing prompts. This daily routine has helped me to focus on my writing. One week down and I have practiced writing everyday and worked on my novel 5 of 7 days. How has your writing been going this week?
Another great prompt by Judy Reeves’ book, A Writer’s Book of Days.
January 8, 2013 – Writing Prompt: He called you by your real name
Grateful
The kids went back to school and we are back on our “normal” schedule. Maybe it’s just me, but ever since I had kids, there is really no normal, just organized chaos, but I do my best. In fact, there was a day, before kids, when I modeled and played basketball, and that was about it. There is a part of me that misses those days, but then I look at my family and I can’t imagine life without them.
I am a little grateful that they are back in school, but mostly I am grateful for my daughter belting out Adele in the shower after basketball practice today and my son curling up next to me on the couch to watch football this evening, and for Sassy and Bruno, our boxers, sitting on my feet during dinner and licking my salty shins. And very grateful for those salty shins, because it means my knee is feeling better (after 3 weeks on the mend) and that I’m finally able to play basketball again and actually sweat.
Our lives ebb and flow, as we change jobs and hobbies and interests, as people come and go, and as our daily responsibilities keep us bustling. But no matter where life takes us, what really matters, is if we can be grateful for our current “normal”. Take a moment to list a few things that you are grateful for today…
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Meet Sonya
Sonya Elliott’s memoir, Back on the Court: A Young Woman’s Triumphant Return to Life, Love & Basketball, is her story of finding hope in the wake of tragedy after she and her fiancé were hit by a train. She blogs about writing, basketball, and life and is currently working on a Young Adult Novel and a Non-Fiction Coaching book. Stories of her career as a fashion model are woven through her memoir, as both the Soloflex and Easy Spirit Shoes commercials were filmed during that time period, and this unique and intriguing business continues to be a part of her life.
Sonya played basketball at Eastern Washington University and was a starter for the Big Sky Champion team that went to the 1987 NCAA tournament. She coached for almost 25 years and was voted Seattle Times Coach of the Year, Seattle Officials Women’s Basketball Association Coach of the Year, and twice voted Metro League Coach of the Year. She loves the game of basketball and is thankful, not only for her husband and kids but for her ability to continue to get back on the court.
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PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: No Regrets
I don’t yell much at the players that I coach, but sometimes it’s necessary. We are in the middle of District Playoffs and after my recent pre-practice talk on No Regrets and being intense in practice, I had two girls walk to our first drill. I was not happy.
I blew the whistle and went “old school.”
“On the baseline!” I yelled. “A set of lines!”
The first set of lines was ugly. The girls finished and then trotted to grab some balls for Scramble Passing. I snapped. In the past my daughter, who is one of my players, has told me that when I raise my voice and get after them in practice she smiles on the inside because she knows me well enough to know that I’m not really mad, that I’m just trying to pick up the energy in practice. This time I was mad.
“On…the…line!”
I got after a couple of […]
Monday’s Pen to Paper: No Rules
I wrote a poem last week. I wanted to do something special for my friend Jenny for her birthday. I’m known to write silly rhymes, but I’m not the type to write a serious poem. I have never taken a poetry class. Never even read much poetry.
So when I sat down to write, I stared at the blank page.
Finally, I wrote some words. I crossed them out. I wrote some more. Then crossed them out. Then, instead of trying so hard, I simply thought of Jenny and of our friendship. I jotted down what came to mind. I liked what I saw. I shifted words, played with the rhythm, the thoughts. Linked them in my mind and on paper.
Was this poetry?
Perhaps there are no rules to creating something you like. Something that you can share with others. An artful expression of thought…
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True freedom. Open.
Pens will flow.
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PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: The Battle Begins
It’s time for playoffs. Each game is tough. Last night the basketball team that I coach was determined to win, but so was our opponent. The game was a battle.
We came out on top with a 40-39 win over the 5th ranked team in the state.
I crawled into bed after midnight. I couldn’t sleep. You would think I would have slept like a baby, but it’s playoffs, the battle has just begun.
You gotta love it…
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