August 2015 – Page 3 – Sam's Online Journal

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015

300 Writing Prompts: #106

“Where do you like to do your journaling? At a desk, in your bed, at the coffee shop?” I usually can’t stand nature, so the answer to this question will never be, “in my backyard,” “on the nature trail,” or “out by the lake.” And I’ve journaled in bed before, a few times, back when … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #106

August 17, 2015August 17, 2015

Checked Out: Week 28

Once upon a time I worked in a library, but it was long ago in a place far away from here. And in that library I spent a lot of time in the shelves looking at book spines and making sure the correct books were in the correct spaces. Of course during that time in … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 28

August 16, 2015August 16, 2015

Who I Tell

Think about the last time you had good news that you wanted to share with the world. But think again. Is it really the world you want to share with, or just a few select people who you know will care more about it? So you can Facebook it, or tweet it, or Instagram it, … Continue reading Who I Tell

August 15, 2015

After You

And I wish you well With your ambivalence Not my cup of tea This tepid disconnect Shrouded in gaiety Dipped in poison ink Frequently hollow But you left a stain On my semi-conscious soul Devoid of constraints Vulnerable as sin Now black like sludge This transformation Of before and after you The pictures tell a … Continue reading After You

August 14, 2015August 14, 2015

Dear Journal: These Darn Kids

Dear Journal, Another year of summer school has come to an end, and I’m wondering once again how I made it through the six weeks. For the second straight year I didn’t miss one day of school (it was a promise I made to myself and to the students on day one), but that takes … Continue reading Dear Journal: These Darn Kids

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015

Text Convo #87 [In Which I Talk Self-Publishing]

“So, what do you do for fun?” she said. “I’m a writer. I write.” “What kinds of things do you write?” “You name it, I probably write it, but my first love is horror.” “Like Stephen King?” “There are authors who do it so much better than King.” “I’d be interested in knowing those names.” … Continue reading Text Convo #87 [In Which I Talk Self-Publishing]