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What’s your Thanksgiving story?

by Sara Marchessault *Note: This was originally published November 2013. A few edits have been made. We’ve had an interesting discussion at our house in the last few days. It’s gone like this: Brian: Let’s do something different for Thanksgiving this year. Me: Different as in… Brian…

Sweeten your journal with poetry jam

Sun is shining through the trees A gentle breeze on elbows and knees Bees buzz gently in the air Peace and calm are – Wait! Not there! Mommy watch me Watch me play Run and jump and climb and sway Kiss my scrape when I fall Keep your eyes on…

Image prompt #1

Do you have your journal ready? Good! Use the image above to spark your journal entry. Here are some additional prompts to help you get started: What is the first connection you make to this image? What smells or sounds does it conjure in your memory? How do you feel…