The Cat in the Hat was so tired that day no time for a nap not when kids want to play with the heat of the sun and the wind at their heels they jumped on their bikes Cat had training wheels They road past the market and waved to a man who held up a sign asked for change in his can They went past the bank without money to leave the Cat had an idea a trick up his sleeve So the Cat took the children had them crawling around looking for money a game called Lost and Found The kids they found nothing ‘cept some bugs and chewed gum they thought the game silly it was a little bit dumb They told the big Cat that they’d do a few chores and when they were done and had swept up the floors They’d tell their sweet mom who would swoon with great pride and give them some money which they’d both promptly hide Well the Cat wanted money so they rode back again and he looked for some paper and a working blue pen The Cat wrote a list of the jobs he would try then their mom paid him plenty and he quickly yelled, Bye!
A ship on the ocean so far from shore no need for a sail no gal to adore no where to call home alone on a boat waves splashing loudly God, keep me afloat!
David’s great-grandfather was Frances Elliot, who began the forestry division in Oregon. Elliot State Forest is named after him.
David’s grandmother wrote a small book about a little boy and a bear named Teddy. This story was based on David’s grandfather who took home a bear cub when there was a forest fire, as his father (Frances Elliot) was involved in forestry. They kept the bear as a pet.
Anyhow, whenever I see someone write something about Oregon I always share this information. David shared this video with me:
Set up a timer or sit near a clock so you can keep track of the six minutes you will be writing.
You can either use one of the prompts (photo or written) or you can free-write.
Get ready and write for 6 minutes, that is it! Can you write a complete story? Can you think of a new Sonnet? Can you write 400 words? 400? 500? There are no restrictions on what kind of writing you do, but you should try to be actively writing for six minutes.
After you are done writing, include your word count and then post back to this page #Simply6Minutes or include your link in the comments section. Pingbacks are enabled.
*Feel free to leave your work completely unedited. I believe it is good to see, especially for new writers, that even very seasoned writers don’t write a perfect first draft.*
If you enjoy Colleen Hoover, you’re going to love this!
This week we’re celebrating the upcoming release of My Last Hope by Katie Richard. Read on for more!
My Last Hope
Expected Publication Date: May 30th, 2023
Genre: Domestic Thriller/ Romantic Suspense
When vows to love and to cherish, shatter.
Abby’s no stranger to the pain secrets, and lies can inflict on the person trying to hold it all together. She hides behind a forced smile and the hope that one day she’ll be able to find happiness again. After suffering from domestic abuse at the hands of her husband, Abby makes a split decision that alters the trajectory of her life forever. That decision leads her to cross paths with Dawson, a devastatingly handsome but troubled physical therapist who’ll do everything he can to save her. He’ll stop at nothing to ensure Abby’s life doesn’t end in the same fate his sister’s did.
Desperate to leave her husband before his violence turns fatal but too stubborn to accept the help of another man, will Abby be able to get out in time to save her own life?
With hearts tangled and lives at stake, can Dawson keep the beautiful art teacher from ripping off the cage he’s surrounded his heart with? Or will they allow their unmistakable chemistry to ignite, giving in to the forbidden relationship?
~ Forbidden Romance
~ One Bed
~ He Falls First
~ Alpha Hero
~ Emotional Scars
~ Slow Burn
~ Touch her and I’ll unalive you!
~ Dual POV
Trigger Warnings:
This book may not be suitable for all readers. Mature themes within have a recommended audience of 18 years old and above. You can read at your own discretion.
Scenes in this book may include but are not limited to:
Katie is an Indie Author who lives in Vermont with her husband and their children. When she’s not busy working, writing, or spending time with loved ones, she enjoys getting lost in a good book. Katie loves all types of gardening but especially enjoys flowers. When she’s not hard at work writing the next novel in the Destiny Of Graystone series or the standalone romantic suspense novels, she likes creating things in Canva or Procreate!
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