For this writing assignment, I chose to write a poem (three stars). However, I was also inspired by another post (also three stars) which used a random word generator as a basis of the content. I decided to do a blend of these topics, taking ten words from the random word generator and attempting to […]

For this writing assignment, I chose to Up-Goer Five my writing. This was a fun and difficult one. It involved writing a short story and then using the Up-Goer Five Text Editor to rewrite it only using the thousand most commonly used words. I decided to write a short description of a subpar lunch I […]

For this writing assignment, I chose Haiku Recipe (three stars). As the title suggests, the prompt was to write a complete recipe in haiku form without skipping any essential steps. One of my favorite dishes is black beans and rice. As a college student, it’s the perfect balance of inexpensive and delicious. It’s also one […]

In yesterday’s post, I mentioned that James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad was my most anticipated film of the year. Seeing the original Suicide Squad desperately try (and fail) to be Guardians of the Galaxy was an abysmal experience, so seeing that Warner Bros. had actually hired the director of Guardians for the sequel had me […]

For this writing assignment, I chose A Story In Alphabet (three stars). It involved telling a story using words in alphabetic order, however, I ended up creating less of a narrative and more of a progression of thoughts that I hope tracks logically. The biggest challenge was getting started and finding a concept that was […]

by Thomas Pulsifer I’m a man of few words. At least, that’s how I’ve been since the accident. See, I was something of a daredevil. I liked to live dangerously, seeking the thrills that gave my life meaning. However, like Icarus, I eventually flew too close to the sun. This race was going to beContinue reading "Daredevil Slush"

A group of convicts are given the opportunity to go on a trip to a South American island. There, they explore sandy beaches, dense jungles, government buildings and experience vibrant night life. Friendships are made and romances are had as each member tries to move past their past trauma and find redemption. The goal of […]

As Bob could discern, everyone found goodness hidden inside. Jolly kindness let men notice, observe, paint. Quite readily soldiers transfer unfriendly veneer, welcoming xenia, your zeda. This is not so much a story so much as a free verse poem. I thought this assignment would be a grand old time because, my high school improv […]