Edgar Allen Poe is at the top of my list — This has been a great challenge, which has “challenged” us writers who are engaged in this 30- Day Challenge. The good news is that we are now passed the halfway mark. Thank you again, Nancy Blackman, for this opportunity. Challenge #16 — What writers inspire you and why? For me to answer this question I have to first go…

Another of the 30-Day Challenge, from refresh the Soul — This latest challenge #17 of 30 goes like this: What is the biggest risk you have taken? What gave you the courage to take that risk? This is another great writing challenge from Nancy Blackman, Editor of Refresh the Soul. According to Google First, the definition of the word risk, according to Google…

What a great way to “Refresh the Soul” — This past week I read a couple of great dog/pet stories. Who does not love a good dog/pet story? One story I read was written by Lu Skerdoo, and a story her dog, “Frosty” told us. I would invite you to stop by her article, and read what was on…

Count this as my Introduction to Refresh the Soul My name is AL. and writing online has been a passion of mine for a long time. Like so many writers, the question has always been, “How do I make the time, and who do I write for?” I am so glad Nancy Blackman reached out to all of us…

How is this even possible — I went to a Meet and Greet at the Senior living facility my Sister lives at the other day. This facility is also reverently called the “Cruise Ship.” …

How have you grown and improved? #24. What lessons did you learn this past year- How have you grown and improved. Here is another great challenge from Nancy Blackman, Editor and Publisher of Refresh the Soul. What lessons did you learn this past year- How have you grown and improved? I would first have to answer this question with one word: Humility. A quick search on Google defines humility as…

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall... — #23. Go look in a mirror. Describe what you see. Give us the details. Here is another great challenge from Nancy Blackman, Editor and Publisher of Refresh the Soul. Go look in a mirror. Describe what you see. One handsome man, ok that was definitely the wrong mirror. Here is the right mirror. What I see looking in this mirror is a reflection of everything I have ever seen, the good and bad…

The day I quit hunting — Challenge #22. Here is another great challenge from Nancy Blackman, editor and publisher of Refresh the Soul. This is # 22 in a 30-day Challenge. Here goes: Describe your worst fear This challenge is very easy for me to answer. Actually, I can answer it in just one word. Snakes. In fact, I just yelled snakes…

What is one thing you wish you had? Why? — Here is another great challenge from Nancy Blackman, editor and publisher of Refresh the Soul. This is # 21 in a 30-day Series. Here goes: You’re stranded on an island. What is one thing you wish you had? And why? I think before I can answer what I would want on an island, I first want to list what I do not want. A boat…