After waking up this morning, albeit at 11:00, I noticed this white fluffy stuff drizzling outside my window where my vibrant leaves has just been. Stretching my eyes for a better view, I realized that it really is snowing in Vermont. Although, it is pretty lame — just a trickle of light flakes almost like dandruff that won’t collect on that black sweater you are wearing. However, it is official — I have to find other shoes to wear to my doctor’s appointment today instead of flip flops. I think I should be in good shape as I have actually been able to see my ankle bones the last couple days! Winter is a funny transition here in Vermont. Officially, it doesn’t start for a while, but we gear up for snow as early as October and expected it as late as May or June. This year I am having a hard time imagining snow because I am in a different place than usual. I won’t be able to grab my board and head to the mountain any time soon with a baby. I am thinking I might get an opportunity to strut my stuff during February if at all. Snow represents being stuck inside all the time with a newborn because walking on snowy, dirt roads isn’t easy and many of the bike paths aren’t plowed. What if I become a mall walker, destined to cruise up and down past the Auntie Ann’s Pretzel Stand and Victoria Secret’s? Could my life come to that? Hopefully, I’ll be a little more upbeat and find creative ways to get out to things like Story Hour at the local library. And, of course, starting on November 1st I’ll be writing a novel. Do I have a plot yet? No. Characters? No. A theme? No. However, I am ready to start. Today’s writing activity comes from Natalie Goldberg’s book about writing a memoir entitled Old Friend from Far Away.
Writing Exercise: Write about coffee. Think about times when you have drank coffee. Experiences. Tastes. Who drinks what type of coffee. All you need to know is your topic is coffee. If you spin in a different direction, maybe that is a signal from the writing gods and goddesses — however, start with coffee.
Can you tell I am missing my usual triple venti nonfat one pump vanilla latte?
