Dandelions and Daydreams

Have you ever gotten writer's block?  I'm sure you have. The blank page staring back at you doesn't help at all. Perhaps you've had the same thing, but with art. The blank canvas is just as blank as your mind. The question, "what do I write?" or "what do I draw?" echo in your mind, and that's all you can think of.  You give up, continue with your day, and then it happens.  You're supposed to be focusing on your math, history, or chore. But the idea bubbles up inside you until you're practically bouncing with excitement. Of all the moments to think of your idea, it's not the right time, or should I say WRITE time! (Pun of the day). You have deadlines. You have to be here, do this, and be ready for this. Your idea is too exciting and fun for it to be important, right?  Wrong. There is something very wrong about that mindset. The mindset that if it's enjoyable, it's not important. Protecting your creat...

Why do I love getting snowed in? Is it the excuse not to go anywhere? Is it how the family is stuck in the house together? Whatever the reason, us snow-lovers are in luck due to this blizzard everyone else is complaining about.

A short story set during the Great Depression

2015. What did the year look like for you? What word(s) would best describe it?