Friday, July 6, 2012

Five Minute Fridays: Story

It's been awhile since I've done a Five Minute Friday post. Sometimes I get writer's block and I don't know what to write about. FMF solves that! Hosted by Lisa-Jo (aka Gypsy Mama), here is what it's all about:

Five Minute Friday    
  1. Write for 5 minutes flat on the prompt with no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 
  2. Link back here and invite others to join in. 
  3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community...

So here we go! Today's prompt: Story.

GO.

"What's the story, Wishbone?" goes the little jingle from the PBS show I remember watching as a child. A dog (a Jack Russell Terrier to be specific) would daydream about playing the main character in classic stories, from Tom Sawyer to Pride and Prejudice to Robin Hood and many more. It was a great show to give kids a basic understanding of classic literature, most of which was too far above their own reading level.

I received a Kindle for Christmas, and am loving the immediate access I have to so many free books. I have not bought a single book yet for it. Many fiction and non-fiction books cycle in and out of being offered for free, but any classics and out-of-print books are always free. While I've spent most of my time reading Christian fiction (easy reading, just for fun), I've started reading a handful of classics too. Actually, the very first book I read on my Kindle was The Adventures of the Swiss Family Robinson.

We often think generally of "stories" in terms of fiction. But biographies are also stories. And you and I are writing a story for our kids each day we live. So what's your story, _________ (insert your name here)?

STOP.


(I added the link and picture after.) Doesn't look like much writing for five minutes worth. :-P Oh well, I guess I'm out of practice. Join me! It's so simple! And remember to link up here!


12 comments:

  1. Hi Carrie, I'm the next post so here I am and I am so glad I followed you. I LOVE MY KINDLE! It's loaded with free books too. We already have something in common. Awesome:O)
    My story is simple...I once lived for my own ambition and now I live a life surrendered to Christ. Now my life is really simple! Look forward to reading more of your blogs.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Your "simple" story is the best there could be. :)

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  2. What a fun writing exercise! I love my Kindle too. What on earth did I ever do without it???

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    1. Read "real" books?? ;-) I used to visit my local library a whole lot more often... but now I go for my daughter to visit. :)

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  3. I have had fun today blog hopping. I have joined here and hope you visit my blog and join. msqueenfashionista.com

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  4. Hi thanks for participating in the blog hop. I am a new follower

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  5. I loved Wishbone! I'm a new follower from a blog hop. I would love it if you stopped by and followed me at www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  6. Love my Kindle, too! I would enjoy seeing the list of books you've read, how you liked them (scale of 1-5 would do) and what you're planning to read next. Finding good Christian literature seems more challenging now, do you think?

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    1. I've read soooo many books on it since Christmas! Because I worked at a Christian bookstore for 5 years, I recognize a lot of authors and can always seem to find something I like. I mostly enjoy reading historical fiction, including authors such as Lynn Austin, Jennifer Hudson Taylor, Barbara Cameron, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Julie Klassen, Janette Oke, and more!

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