Monthly Archives: July 2023

Creative Non Fiction Prompt For Friday February 9, 2018

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Friday February 9, 2018

CREATIVE NONFICTION PROMPT

In his memoir Love Is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time (Random House, 2007), Rob Sheffield centers each chapter around a mix tape from his own life and uses the songs to narrate and explore the love and loss of his wife. This week, try assembling a mix tape of your own. Write down the names of songs that were important to you at a particular time in your life, and build outwards from there to begin an essay. Reflect on that moment when you first heard these songs: Was it on the radio in a car, or on your headphones, or did someone share them with you? Is it the music or the lyrics that stay with you?

Old Diary Entry For 1990-02-10

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1990-02-10

Dear Diary,

It was a busy week. I have public speaking to do. I was sick. I have a valentine’s party. I finished 2 books. I have ideas. I practiced violin. Here’s my idea:
I shall mark every tree so they find my treasure. I also plan to find an underground railroad from the past. I’ll make history. I’ll be famous someday. Yours Truly, Tara Torme
P.S. In the box, I’ll put my pictures, projects, stories and poems, Nancy Drew mysteries, diaries, leters, songs, money, certificates, report cards, newspapers, comics, babysitters series and Archie comics, musical teddy bear, kitty, jewlry, mika, tapes, posters and other stuff.

Reflection For Sunday July 30, 2023

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Sunday July 30, 2023

Today I donated some more of my churchy books to St. Mary’s Library. I have way too many books. I am simplifying my life. I am only keeping books that I will use all of the time. The librarian was super pleased with all of my donations. There were books he did not have. And some of them were brought up to the rack upstairs for sale by donation. So now I am pleased those books are out of my house for good. And next week I shall donate some more books so others will have a chance to enjoy them. I just love passing along my books.

Apple Spice Loaf

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Apple Spice Loaf

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Baking Time: 40 minutes

1 ½ C flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 slightly beaten egg whites
3/4 C packed brown sugar
3/4 C finely shredded peeled apple
3 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel.
nonstick cooking spray

In a small mixing bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.

Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

Add the dry mixture to the apple mixture, stirring just until moistened.

Spray an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick coating.

Spread batter in prepared pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F. for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool the bread in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Remove from pan; cool completely on the wire rack.

Wrap the bread in foil or plastic wrap and store overnight.

If desired, serve with cream cheese.

Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).

This bread is best when stored at least overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Listen to the Silence

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Listen to the Silence

Reflect

In Psalm 19, the Psalmist tells us that all of nature proclaims God’s glory; that even though not a sound may be heard, even the darkness of night declares God’s glory. Do you hear it in the quiet? Can you see it in the darkness?

Pray

Oh Lord, open my eyes that I may see more clearly
the signs of your glory;
open my ears, that I can hear the wonder of creation;
and open my heart, my hands, and my lips
that I, too, may join in the song.

Act

If you can arise before dawn and listen to the quiet of the world awakening. Write down three things you hear or see, and share them (later) with a friend or family member.