I would have to agree with your philosophy on housekeeping. I'm a 40-something single woman who lives with my elderly mother and younger sibling. I'd have to say that I'm somewhere between a neat freak and a total slob. My career lies in making handmade crafts and SEO blogging, and clutter tends to pile up after I make stuff. I want to keep things organized, but I want to enjoy and have fun, too. We all pitch in with the household chores and I do laundry once a week. I have a flexible schedule as well, which I have drastically pared down over the years. My mother adapts a minimalist mindset in a sense that she doesn't fill our home with lots of little things that need rearranging and dusting. We keep our meals simple and fuss-free as well. I love to read and our floor-to-ceiling bookshelf has been filled to overflowing with books. We donated a lot of them, and I decided to sell some of my books. My mother finds time to garden, and I can devote myself to practice on the piano almost everyday.
I can relate to the author of this brief, reflective piece, because I have also read -- and tremendously enjoyed -- Jack London's "The Call of the Wild." The only difference was I read my paperback edition purchased from a second-hand bookstore as a 30-something, some time around 2015-16. I was drawn to young adult (YA) fiction as a teen, and steered toward more serious literature when I was almost 20. I realized I leaned towards the classics, self-help, and works of more contemporary authors. I read "The Call of the Wild" from a vastly different point of view -- that of an Asian woman who's gone nowhere near Alaska. Poring through the pages, I felt like I was discovering an entirely different world, which was a stark contrast to my tropical island country.
This short writeup definitely struck a nerve in me. I felt like the author was waxing nostalgic as they went through each item inside the Old Christmas Box. I myself enjoy keeping mementos inside cardboard boxes, or what I call "my personal time capsules." I have made it a habit of going through the boxes for at least a couple of years after I collected and put the items inside. Never fails to transport me back to those moments and put a smile on my face, even for a brief slice of time.
This poem was an easy read and sounded pleasing, and a well-written response to the prompt. In a (cyber) world filled with hate comments, bashing, and cyberbullying, the poet reinstated that Writing.com is a safe space, a haven, to those who are aspiring to do better in their craft.
This is excellent advice to someone who has recently graduated from high school. I've always been fond of reading since childhood, and it has benefitted me tremendously. I commend the writer for his advice, "read widely," because students need to go beyond their usual textbooks and prescribed reading in school. And aside from being trained in discipline, reading also helps in honing communication skills, which can certainly benefit the university student in tackling written reports.
This is a great way of portraying the artistic, creative process in a poem. The first few lines hint at how the painter drew inspiration to fill his blank canvas. The work is suggestive of a famous artist who was once deemed both crazy and a genius. There are no awkward lines, and no words seem misplaced.
This guide is concise, highly informative, and covers a wide range of concerns on querying. I also liked the way the writer illustrated and proved her points by including examples. Her use of bulleted lists was effective in adding clarity to the article.
This poem is brief, yet it expresses so much. No word sounds awkward nor seems misplaced. The imagery with regards to the thread, and the braiding and untangling of it, aptly describes interpersonal relations. I would love to read more poems of this kind.
I sensed that you were feeling nostalgic as you wrote this piece, and it struck a chord in me. I myself belong to a family of expert sewers and "hookers" (crochet enthusiasts). My grandma, my grandma's sister, my mom and aunt are all into sewing, and I was raised in a home where curtains are made, not bought. I'm into counted cross stitch and needlework.
By mentioning the baby blanket, you reminded me of how handmade presents can mean so much more to the recipient -- even more than any store-bought gift. This was such a simple yet honest and heartfelt account of Tuesdays spent with your mom and her friends, but it delighted me in many ways.
I'm glad to read your honest views about reviewing items in this website. As a writer who occasionally reads the works of my friends to critique them, I realize how important it is to be fair and impartial, and not be clouded in my judgement. And yes, it's just as essential to point out weak areas or those that could still use improvement, and not just attempt to build up someone's self-esteem.
This is a wonderful essay. Having picked up the instrument when I was 27 after being convinced by a music teacher that I can learn to play the piano with much practice and patience, I can totally relate to the author's thoughts and feelings. Let it never be said that I didn't get to cross "playing a musical instrument" in my to-do list.
Along with people who can knit and crochet, I hold quilters in the highest regard. And it's such a delight to read a poem talking about the joys and nostalgia brought about by this hobby. Although I felt like it could have been longer, all in all, it was a great piece.
You gave your piece a clever hook; I was immediately intrigued when I read that it was a poem about not being able to write a poem. If this is your first attempt at poetry, I'll give you a rating of four stars for your effort, and the fact that you didn't allow your limitation to stop you from trying. Your material was good, too, lending substance to your lines and stanzas.
Right from the first few lines of this piece, I was able to figure out that this was about an unsung hero at work, quietly yet consistently performing her duties. Not everyone aspires to hog the limelight. Some are content with the daily routine of their jobs and find great satisfaction, never mind the fact that they don't often get recognized.
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