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A Creative Journal

July 28th, 2006

Freaky Friday #18

It’s Freaky Friday again! Where do the weeks go? Please read the First Freaky Friday prompt to learn more about this journal writing challenge.
Today I want you to imagine you are an alien visiting earth for the first time. This alien happens to single out you to study and learn about humankind. While I […]

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July 14th, 2006

Freaky Friday #16

It’s Freaky Friday once again. For more information be sure to read the First Freaky Friday entry so you’ll know exactly what to do with this journal writing prompt.
Today I want you to think about a time you’ve received less than great service for something. You made a purchase for goods or services and […]

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July 8th, 2006

Where is Your Treasure?

My daughter and I went to see the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest today. After all the exhausting action, which I enjoyed, I started thinking about the things we call treasure. The idea of retrieving a chest filled with treasure has universal appeal.
I don’t want to give away the story for those […]

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June 14th, 2006

The Remembering Site

I just found this great website for those interested in writing their memoirs. It’s called The Remembering Site. Sarah McCue tells How it all Started and answers Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
You can read What People are Saying, Featured Biographies or sign up for their Newsletter. There are also Questions, or prompts, to help […]

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June 1st, 2006

Deviant Art

An interesting website I came across tonight is Deviant Art. Although this website isn’t exactly related to journal writing, I’ve included the link because I feel you may find some photography or other artwork there to inspire your personal journal writing. I know I spent time there in awe. Read their terms of service, but […]

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May 26th, 2006

Freaky Friday #9

Just how would you feel to hear your loved one had died on Mt Everest, of all places? That treacherous mountain many have died trying to conquer. I recall hearing the news that one of Australia’s leading climbers, Lincoln Hall, had died on Everest and felt a pang of sorrow for his family. How tragic; […]

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May 19th, 2006

Freaky Friday #8

Read this entry to find out what the Freaky Friday journal writing challenge is all about.
This week I’m challenging you to write as if you could grant wishes and bestow money on others in the manner of Oprah. The TV hostess is famous for her benevolence. For this Freaky Friday you are Oprah, or […]

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May 11th, 2006

Word Beads for Your Journal

Another unusual prompt website I came across recently is Word Bead. Each week a list of five words are published on the Word Bead website. Each word is linked to a definition on Dictionary.com, so you can check the definition of any word you’re unsure of.
You can use these five words over the entire week […]

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May 10th, 2006

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

I suppose you never thought of writing in your journal when it comes to brainstorming for gift ideas. It’s something I do all the time. Gifts can be difficult to select, but after spending some time on the subject and on the person I usually come up with the perfect gift.
With Mother’s Day drawing […]

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April 14th, 2006

Freaky Friday #3

It’s Freaky Friday again; click here for a full explanation.
This week’s challenge is to choose someone involved in the Easter story and write from their perspective about the unfolding drama. You may choose to be Jesus, Mary, a disciple, or any of the many others involved in the story. Remember this journal writing exercise is […]

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