Past Prompts

As children, we were taught to mind our manners — from table manners to social manners, lots of dos and don’ts. Some of us went on to teach our children many of the same rules of decorum. Will they do the same, or have manners become old-fashioned, some even sexist? Think back…which manners do you miss in others, and have any of your own now fallen by the wayside? Share your Manners stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

We hear a lot about inequality today, and rightly so. Differences in race, gender, economic status, and culture can lead to differences in access—to healthcare, employment, technology, education, and much more. Some people have advantages and others are left behind. Think back … were you aware of privilege and disadvantage growing up? How did this affect you and those you knew? What has or hasn’t changed since then? Share your Inequality stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Pet peeves are small annoyances that bother you every time they occur — in fact, they drive you crazy. While some are not important enough to say or do anything about, others prompt action. Examples might include loud chewing, talking during movies, or misusing apostrophes, but there are countless others. Think back … what were your pet peeves when you were young? What are they now? Share your pet peeves stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

Pixie, bob, blunt, shag; mohawk, crew cut, buzz cut, fade. Haircuts can be routine, or they can signal a change, even a new lease on life. In any event, having your hair cut puts you in a vulnerable situation. Each of us has probably, at some point in our life, walked into a salon or barber shop for a trim and walked out feeling butchered. Think back…what was your most memorable haircut experience? Share your haircuts stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories

The year 2020 upended our lives in ways no one could have predicted. From virtual connection (Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime), to face masks (cloth, surgical, and N95), to vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna), we have adjusted and coped in many ways. Think back … on the pandemic anniversary and about this unforgettable year. What has changed? What has frustrated you or made you anxious? What has given you gratitude and hope? Share your One Year of the Pandemic stories forward. Start Writing Read Stories