It was a dreary, overcast Friday and the end of another very arduous week. I packed up for the day and walked out to head home. In the parking lot I glanced up at the gray sky and spied a single bright spot streaking by. I paused to watch it a moment and mumbled to myself, “I wish I were on it.” A ray of warmth and light woke me the next morning. I opened one eye and peaked, “Could that be the sun?” After weeks of wet, chill, and mud that single ray felt glorious. I reached for my phone and checked the forecast, sunny and warming throughout the day. Just what I needed; a perfect getaway day. I was out the door and in my car in no time. I took twisting backcountry roads past fields of cows and horses also basking in the long elusive sunshine. I stopped a moment beside one field to take some photos, the cows were still sporting their winter coats, and I love how fuzzy they look. Soon I was driving into a valley along a river, mountains emerging on each side. The water was high and racing from the snow and ice melt. I rolled the windows down to breath the cool, fresh mountain air. Before long I was once again skirting through small towns, stopping along the way at random craft and antique shops. I found a quaint cafe to grab a bite for lunch and was back on the road. The terrain began to change once again and the homes became distinctly New England style. I rolled the windows down; I should be close enough to smell it. I took a deep breath and smiled, there it was the sandy, salty, seaweedy smell on the ocean breeze. I few more twists and turns and I could see it, my destination, the red-roofed house nestled beside the lighthouse, statuesque on its rocky island. Let’s Get Emotional
My goal with the challenge this year is to use it as an exercise to write something focused on a particular emotion. I hope to convey that mood or feeling through word choice in the story. I welcome your feedback on what worked or didn’t for you in each piece.
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Darcy
4/3/2017 06:19:54 pm
Thanks for stopping by! Happy Writing.
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4/3/2017 07:41:01 am
What a wonderful trip. I'm glad I came with you!
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Darcy
4/3/2017 06:20:35 pm
Thanks for stopping by - wandering over to see what's next in Amble Bay.
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