Past Prompts

Anyone who has ever lived in the northern half of the country has likely had a run-in with snow. Snowy days may be beautiful, but they are often a nightmare due to having to shovel out to go anywhere, deal with closed schools, and endure dangerous travel conditions. Think back … when in your life have you experienced snow? How did it affect you as a child? As an adult? Have you ever been snowed in? Share your Snowy Days stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Established by President Eisenhower in 1956, the interstate highway system gradually connected the country and brought us speedier car travel. However, Baby Boomers remember when we drove down smaller, slower, but possibly more interesting roads. Think back … to a memorable trip or commute on a quaint byway or a new interstate. What was great about it? What didn’t you like? Are today’s highways worth the cost to our climate and energy budget? Share your Highways and Byways stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Most of us have made New Year’s resolutions at one point or another, and for some of us it’s a yearly tradition: We set goals to improve our lives, a checklist of things to either do, or not do. Think back … to some of the resolutions you have made, kept, and/or broken over the years, and any you might be thinking about for the coming year. Share your resolutions stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

At this time of year, many people reach out to relatives and friends by sending a greeting card for the holidays. Often these include a letter describing events of the year, good and bad (but mostly good), for everyone in the immediate family. Think back … did your family send or receive these letters when you were growing up? Do you send or receive them now? Has there been a shift to electronic holiday letters? Share your Holiday Letters stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

As Baby Boomers, we have seen our share of troubled times, but laughter can help us let off steam. What have you done to appreciate the humor in your circumstances and not take yourself too seriously? Think back … to funny friends, amusing incidents, or even comedy sketches that eased you through a tough time. Or, recall a tense situation that someone defused by an intentionally or unintentionally hilarious comment. Share your Comic Relief stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories