At a loss for what to write for this month’s blog post, I
finally settled on a post about a writing prompt.
We just returned from a weekend away, to attend a family
wedding. It was also a visit to our past.
We drove by former homes and schools.We wondered what was
still there, what had been torn down, and what had changed.We did see some
differences, but everything looked in good shape.
We ate at two old haunts. One was a pizza place, the other
was a locally owned ice cream store. Pizza and chocolate ice cream – two of my
favorites!
A family cookout was held Friday night, for those not
involved in the wedding. Swimming was
also part of the evening, but the water was too cold – for August. No one would
have guessed this when plans were made. However, the kids went swimming, while
the adults watched.
Some new stores had opened, some old ones were still in
business, either in the same location or a different one, and some had closed. The
public library had also undergone a transformation that included an expansion
for each department.
The wedding was held in an old country church that had been
attended by generations of relatives. Next to it is a cemetery, where they were
buried years ago. We paid them a visit.
Getting together with long-time friends, for food,
fellowship and fun, capped off the weekend.
What a trip down memory lane.
Write a story about your childhood or your early adult
years.You may include a favorite
restaurant, an event from school or a memory about a house you lived in years
ago. Perhaps you could write about a much loved relative or a family gathering.What feelings do these memories bring
back? I hope you feel inspired and are able to add something to a WIP or begin something
new.
Debbie A. Byrne has a B.S. in Mass Communication with a
minor in History. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and
Illustrators (SCBWI) and is working on her first children’s book.
