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Monday, March 9

Words and Pictures?




I've been reading the same book that Claire has been reading. (Because I DO like Claire.) It's called 'Bird by Bird' by Anne Lamott and it's about writing. Stuffing up writing, actually. But also about practising and getting it right. It's about jumping in and scribbling things down, and about how important it is to just let some words out sometimes. Some of which might actually express what you mean! If you are lucky!

I really like writing. And I like pictures too. I need to practise. And I thought it might be nice to share a little bit more of me (in words and pictures) on my blog. So here is what I am going to do. I'm going to think of a theme each week to write a little piece about. (You can join me, if you would like.)

Things you need to know :
You don't have to write beautifully or perfectly.
You don't have to write a lot.
Also, you don't need to be an amazing photographer.
But rather, just post something about the theme. Words or pictures. Or both. Just have a go. Simple.
Perhaps you might post some distant memories, or a story you made up, or an old photo, maybe tell us something you once read about the theme, write in rhyme, detail a snatch of overheard conversation, you might recount an anecdote... it could be anything really.
Just some words. Or some pictures. Or both.
Like I said, nothing fancy.
Just do it your way.
Just for fun.

The first theme is - 'School Lunches'.

(In honour of Ms Lamott.) Do with it what you will. In words - or pictures - or both. I'm going to write mine tomorrow, but you start when you like!

Sign up below! (If you're reading this in a reader, you need to click over to sign up!) It make's it WAY easier for us to come and see what you posted. (Thanks Kirsty!)


35 comment/s:

Stomper Girl said...

I'm thinking I might have a crack at this!

potty mouth mama said...

This sounds right up my alley. Don deLillo eat your heart out.

Lyn said...

Terrific idea Pip. I love writing too!

Kirsty said...

Not so much with the words & constantly feel as if I have none but I've had a crack.

Anonymous said...

So many school lunches.
Packed tightly into school bags
So many yummy goodies,
Some lovely fruit, not too squishy or left on the bottoms of bags.
Something cool to drink, and something to chomp on to fill up little tummy's.
So many school lunches.

School lunches favorites or
the awww mum's not that again.
My lunch box used to contain Baked bean , egg & lettuce, peanut butter and honey,
Or Curried egg sandwiches,
Im sure my mum got tonnes of Awwww mum's in her day.
But I still have my school lunch favorite.
Peanutbutter and honey with crunch muesuli sandwich yum yum
School lunch favorites
:)

R said...

I'll have a go - I'm still slightly traumatised by my soda bread and banana chip lunches: everyone else had Tiny Teddies and Le Snaks. Ah well, I thank my mother now!

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Trish.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

great idea
I am wondering the header what book is that from .It stirs a memory from my childhood ?
I am intrigued and perplexed.Please help !

Little M and Baby G said...

After giving up my own blog to focus on the one for my baby, this is the perfect way to get back at it. Thanks!

Ali said...

Can never resist the opportunity to talk about food!

Stephanie said...

thank you. it will be fun to read all of these. (I found you through Ali's blog)

:)

Miss Lady Finger said...

I was allowed to buy my lunch from the 'tuck shop' once a week at the most. I always ordred a 'Pizza Bun' (half a white hamburger bun with Watties tinned spaghetti and a bit of cheese on top - grilled and all melty). My friends and I delighted in shocking the Tuck Shop ladies into thinking we were 'evil children' and putting 'Pizza Bum' on our order forms instead! Oh the innocence!
However, when my Mum packed my lunch on all the other days of the week, she ALWAYS put in a little "I love you" note with a silly little picture in my luchbox. Usually of a little cat, or hearts or something funny and silly. Despite the embarrasment, I secretly loved it. Now my Mum is no longer alive, I really wish I'd kept all those notes..... xxx

Alisa said...

Ooh, this sounds fun. Might just give it a whirl.

Sara said...

love your idea. am keen to jump on your creative writing bandwagon. will get cracking now, and post links back to your site just in case others want to join your revolution.
THANKS!

Michelle said...

what a great challenge! I'm in!

beccasauras said...

Thanks for the great idea, i'm playing along!

MiyaSohoza said...

I'm starting this a bit late, and am going to swipe your theme for this week. (hope you don't mind) It's just that lots and lots of things popped up in my little head when I read "school lunches"!

This is an excellent idea! Thanks!

mommyknows said...

Great idea! Now off to read all about lunches (should be even better as I haven't had my breakfast ... I'm starving).

jek-a-go-go said...

i have oodles of school papers to write so what's one more assignment? maybe this will help get me going. fun stuff, haven't looked at the book in years!

Nanette said...

Fantastic. I love an assignment. Can you remember the literacy show on the ABC called 'Words and Pictures'? We used to watch it at school. I can even remember the plummy intonation of the announcer at the beginning of the program:
'Wooooords and PICCCtyers'.

Kari said...

I'm going to play along too.

Otto Chin said...

Can we draw something, too?

Kuka said...

ooh I'll play this week =)

freya said...

count me in!
I love Bird by Bird, it always comforting and inspiring to read when the words aren't flowing.

zameander said...

An assignment! I LOVE an assignment!
I'll write it up tomorrow, after I make Ander & Zaza their lunches...

xo,
stacey z

Lin said...

I just had a crack at this over at my blog. Nothing elaborate I'm afraid, but was fun :)

Pod said...

Great idea, I started off with just a little idea, then remembered more and more as I went!

Little Min said...

I'll give it a whirl. The topic has reminded me of my mum's 70's version of a treat in the lunchbox - milo sandwiches on wholemeal!

sarah said...

the good, the bad and the just plain weird lunches are coming back to me now....! i can't wait to write about this! Who knew that years later we would spend time writing about school lunches!!

Pang said...

can i join? do i post one right now?

Vanessa Rae said...

i came across your lovely blog in the nick of time. I will enjoy participating, practicing the very things my heart skips a beat for!

Maureen said...

That was fun...Ah the memories.

Exquisite Accessories said...

well posted one it made me think of heaps more memories thanks for that i will have a bigger smile on my face for the rest of the day.

Judy lends a hand said...

I'd love to join in. School lunches, school dinners. My students love it when we can cook something nice just before lunch.

Bear said...

Yay! being a latecomer I'm joining with the fragrant theme, but I'll do my best to catch up on the ones i've missed!

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