I dragged my lazy carcass out of the house today, in the hopes that change of scenery would help me focus on goals rather than on the meaningless call of mindless computer games. I cashed a check given to me a week and a half ago (I told you I was lazy) and, money in my hand, decided to treat myself to a few things:
- a package of three moleskin journals to help organize my thoughts on my various projects
- a warm bowl of french onion soup
- a hot chai latte
As I munched away on my delicious lunch, I had an internal dialogue with The Storyteller in hopes of narrowing down what exactly my Simultaneous Stories project might be about (you know, the one I announced the other day).
Together the storyteller and I began brainstorming about types of stories we might want to include and we came up with a long list of possibilities. This is where you come in. Below you will find this list. Now obviously I will have to narrow down more, but I’m casting my net out wide to see what I bring back.
If you have a favorite post or two that fits one (or more) of these categories please share the link in the comments. I’m looking for everything: serious, funny, picture posts, poetry, fiction, non-fiction. All I ask is that you limit your submissions to only a few. Think of this as you submitting your best posts for possible publication. There is no way I can include every post I’ve ever loved in this collection, but I hope to be able to include a couple of posts from several different bloggers. If you link below I will read and hopefully begin to figure out what this project is really about.
So here is the overly long list:
- stories about (and from) different ages of life
- stories about what it means to be “Other”
- stories about acceptance
- stories about letting go of jealousy, resentment, frustration
- stories of hope
- stories about finding perspective
- stories about a specific day in the life . . .
- fantasy stories
- stories of female power
- stories of nature and respecting nature
- stories of sisterhood and brotherhood
- stories of purpose
- stories that link us; stories about connection
- common stories told across cultures
- campfire stories (could include ghost stories)
- stories told in picture form
- stories about being a parent
- stories about war
- stories of childhood
- stories of misunderstandings
- stories about magic
As you can see, this list is way too long, but its a beginning. Now, look over old posts, or if something inspires you, write something new. Then link it here in comments and I will get busy.
Thanks in advance. Join me at the campfire and let’s share stories.
Nathan's puppets tell a story of the summer, Okoboji 2011
Important Request: If you suggest a post and do not use your real name on your blog, please either mention your name in the comment or e-mail me with the information. If I use your writing, I want to do it correctly (with formal permission and correct information). Thank you!
Nov 16, 2011 @ 16:29:25
Here is one of my serious ones that popped to mind while reading your list…
http://redriverpak.wordpress.com/2010/12/19/alones-and-what-ifs/
Nov 16, 2011 @ 16:36:06
Great Mark, but I hope you will submit something humorous as well. This book needs humor or it will be too heavy to read.
Nov 16, 2011 @ 16:41:49
Here is a goofy one
http://redriverpak.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/how-to-assemble-an-idiot/
Nov 16, 2011 @ 16:42:12
And a real goofy one..
http://redriverpak.wordpress.com/2010/07/31/the-great-armadiller-massacre-of-2010/
Nov 16, 2011 @ 16:44:14
A short goofy one..
http://redriverpak.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/we-need-more-balls/
Nov 16, 2011 @ 16:56:13
http://redriverpak.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/the-south-american-trip-from-a-personal-perspective/
Another serious one..
Nov 17, 2011 @ 08:01:26
An amazingly powerful post that reveals a lot about Mark.
Nov 16, 2011 @ 18:35:25
http://creatingreciprocity.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/blood-lines-of-action-a-butterfly-effect-for-change/
Nov 16, 2011 @ 20:18:52
Such a powerful story that just proves that our differences really are only skin deep.
Nov 16, 2011 @ 21:00:16
What a great way to see what’s attracting you and set sound parameters! Hope you have fun reading them.
Acceptance: http://wp.me/pTP0w-3X
Connections: http://wp.me/pTP0w-8G
Story that relates to nothing you’ve listed: http://wp.me/pTP0w-2p
Nov 17, 2011 @ 07:55:43
I’m having fun reading them but the decision making process is going to suck.
Nov 17, 2011 @ 02:44:59
Here’s one about a few moments in a day, connection (I think), and respecting nature in the big city: http://sparksinshadow.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/dragonfly/
And, of course, I love the idea of your book.
Nov 17, 2011 @ 07:51:05
Definitely fits into all three categories in a beautiful way.
Nov 17, 2011 @ 14:45:51
Thanks!
Nov 17, 2011 @ 15:14:36
Sorry could not post any comment on your blog last night as the comment section was not working for some reason.
Really strange!
My humour is a little off the wall so not sure if this works for you.
http://pigletinportugal.wordpress.com/2011/01/23/a-turkish-experience-in-france/
http://pigletinportugal.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/frozen-condoms-in-france/
http://pigletinportugal.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/the-grocery-shopping-experience-in-portugal/
Nov 17, 2011 @ 16:31:57
It’s weird. You are the second person who had trouble. I have no clue why. I have a lot of reading to do, but I remember laughing hysterically at the frozen condoms. I love your sense of humor.
Nov 17, 2011 @ 17:44:41
Interesting I was the second person to mention this. I was going to email you, but I became sidetracked as I also had problems editing one of my posts last night. It just would not update. I tried again this morning and still no luck. Something wierd is happening on wordpress at the moment!
Looks like you have lots of posts to read!
Nov 17, 2011 @ 16:23:28
This is fun, Lisa! I love being invited into the brainstorming fun!
Here’s one about letting go of resentment/ frustration: http://torinelson.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/only-the-cleanest-stick-lightest-stone/
And of course pretty much all of my posts have to do with mamahood: http://torinelson.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/fresh-legs-wise-words-from-the-newly-walking/
http://torinelson.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/it-takes-two-it-used-to-take-only-one/
Nov 18, 2011 @ 07:23:43
what a fun post–I’ll take a look when I get home from school today. good idea, lis!
Nov 18, 2011 @ 07:35:31
Thanks Terry, I look forward to whatever you submit.
Nov 21, 2011 @ 08:47:18
Hi Lisa. Hope I am not too late to this party. My name is Dory Orlando. This is a great idea, and a generous one, too. You are wonderful to give other bloggers the opportunity to be read. Here are a few of my posts:
Here is one about being a parent and about finding perspective in the face of a teacher who doesn’t like my kid:
http://ifiwerebraveblog.com/2011/10/19/in-defense-of-sarahs-sparkle/
Here is a specific day in the life story (ok, two days). It is the story of a silent retreat I tried to do:
http://ifiwerebraveblog.com/2011/10/10/retreat-to-withdraw-especially-from-what-is-difficult-dangerous-or-disagreeable/
Here is a nature story, that is, a story of being chased by an angry goose:
http://ifiwerebraveblog.com/2011/09/30/wild-goose-chase/
Here is another day in the life story, about what happened when I tried belly dancing:
http://ifiwerebraveblog.com/2011/07/29/have-belly-will-dance/
Thanks, and happy reading!
Nov 21, 2011 @ 08:57:27
Dory,
Never too late, especially since I’m still trying to figure out what this project might be. Please be patient as I work my way through my own brain as well as these posts. Thanks for the links.
Lisa
PS, I think linking to this counts as a brave thing.
Nov 26, 2011 @ 23:09:42
A humorous post about childhood
http://notquiteold.wordpress.com/2011/09/04/orphan-envy/
and one about female empowerment:
http://notquiteold.wordpress.com/2011/09/26/hang-up/
and I’m not sure what category this might fall into, but my favorite post:
http://notquiteold.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/not-quite-einstein/
Nov 27, 2011 @ 12:12:44
Thanks for linking me to these. This project is going to take me a while to figure out, but I am enjoying discovering new blogs and posts while I sift through my crazy thoughts. I’ll be by soon to read your posts.
Nov 27, 2011 @ 08:34:23
People seemed to like this story, but to me it’s a tragedy about getting old….http://lesliehobson.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/boo-humbug/
Nov 27, 2011 @ 12:11:43
It may be tragic, but with age comes wisdom and the ability to laugh, as you prove with this post.
Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:35:58
Here is one about letting go: http://thevalentine4.com/2011/09/28/remedies-for-an-unwilling-mind/
Also? I love this concept. The cyber campfire story sharing idea is perfect for this crazy time of year, where some of us are packing on layers to keep out the cold, and all of us are getting read for the winter holiday season. Sharing a little warmth this way? Fantastic.
Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:41:45
Thanks Desi. I was just reading through all of the posts people have submitted so far. There are so many amazing writers and stories out there. I would really love to make this project come true, because I want to share everyone’s writing not my own. It is taking me a while to get through everyone’s posts, so be patient with me.