300 Writing Prompts: #30

“Write about something you purchased used.” When I was in college I bought a lot of used stuff, not the least of which were books, CDs, and video tapes. There was just something about being entertained that appealed to me, and that still does today. Only today there are less used items around here because … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #30

Complicated, Part 5

“I’m not one of those complicated, mixed up cats. I’m not looking for the secret of life… I just go on from day to day taking what comes.” ~Frank Sinatra Maybe Frank had it right after all, that there isn’t really a secret to life, that we should just go from each day to the … Continue reading Complicated, Part 5

For Convenience’s Sake

“…the Joey special. Two pizzas!” The other day my wife texted me asking what I thought we should have for dinner, and my initial response was “Pizza!” She agreed that it sounded good, and when she arrived home she was toting a piping hot large pizza from Franco’s, our favorite pizza place. The pizza cost … Continue reading For Convenience’s Sake

Tasteful

The smell of pizza from the other room drives me insane with longing, and I know it won’t be long before I can sink my teeth into the warm cheese, sauce, and dough that defines one of my favorite foods. What is it about food that can just control us like it does? I think … Continue reading Tasteful