Loveday Writing

‘I’m looking at the river but I’m dreaming of the sea.’ Randy Newman. Write about someone in a comparable situation** Looking and Dreaming I’m looking at the river but I’m dreaming of the sea, I like my job and I’m good at it but it’s not right for me.   I’m looking at the river but I’m dreaming of the

‘When love comes along, there is no right or wrong, your love is your love.’ (West Side Story)** Family of the League (Volume II) Everyone has different definitions of ‘family’–for some people it’s the nuclear definition of a mother, a father, a son and a daughter. For some it may go beyond the nuclear/heterosexual tradition of a mother and father

Describe a meal at your place as though a sporting commentator’s broadcasting it** Dinner with the (soon-to-be) In-Laws COMMENTATOR #1: Hello and welcome to ESPN’s Dinner Events: (Soon-To-Be) In-Laws edition! Tonight we have the Edelson’s and the Markson’s, with Mark and Julie Edelson’s oldest son, Daniel, marrying Michael and Helen Markson’s youngest daughter, Rebecca. This dinner is the first time

‘…And when they came home…’ (Michele Williams)** How We Got Here Epilogue I just finished reading through the kids’ letters. I had no idea that Gwen planned it all and that they all felt the way that they do. We’ve always had an open and honest relationship, especially in regards to Travis’ role in the family, but I was overwhelmed,

The seventh daughter** How We Got Here Chapter 10: Elizabeth (Bethie) Dear Mum, How are you feeling? I hope you’re not nervous, you have no reason to be, Travis is awesome. I wish I had memories of Dad but unfortunately when you’re two, memories aren’t easy to form let alone hold on to. When you first brought Travis home when

Shadows** How We Got Here Chapter 9: Elaine Dear Mum, I’m so happy that this day is finally here! Are you and Travis happy that this day is finally here? Is it weird to be “making it official” after twelve years together already? I hope you don’t think this is selfish, but I’m just as happy for myself as I

‘An innocent abroad’ is the theme of many books and films–Crocodile Dundee for example. Write your own innocent abroad story** How We Got Here Chapter 8: Julie Dear Mum, I’m so happy that this day is finally here! You and Travis deserve all the happiness in the world. I’m not only happy for you, but also happy for Elaine and

‘Show me a hero and I’ll write you a tragedy.’ You write that story** How We Got Here Chapter 7: Scott Hi Mum, Congrats on the big day! Twelve years, you two definitely never rushed things did you!? Not like me, always in a hurry, which has served me well on my career path, or at least it did. When

Write a story in which there’s forgiveness for a terrible crime** How We Got Here Chapter 6: Carrie Dear Mum, I can’t believe this day is finally here! I’m so happy for you and Travis and I know you’re just going to look absolutely gorgeous, I can’t wait to see your dress! So with this wedding, you actually get to

I never thought this would happen to me!** How We Got Here Chapter 5: Christi Dear Mum, Happy Wedding Day! I can’t believe this day is finally here after 12 years! I can’t wait! I know things have been awkward for us lately. I didn’t mean to hurt you or the rest of the family with my choice to elope