It's Really, Really, Really Big

This is my 249^th blog in 249 days.  Like a marathon runner, my writing legs are crumbling under me while my body suffers from creative dehydration.   I am keeping my mind on the finish line—only 117 blogs away—digging deep in the hope that I will somehow conjure the energy to go the distance.  And just like the marathon runners, I rely on my friends, who not only cheer from the sidelines, but also run alongside to shower me with water and hand me nutritional supplements.

Today I am going to ask for a little more.  While I appreciate the daily hits, the “Likes,” and the occasional comments (snarky and sincere), I would also enjoy an inspirational poke and prod.  I have already written ad infinitum on my childhood, my family, my cooking, my education, my piano playing, my career, and my exploits as a consumer.  The other day, I began to write a piece before realizing that I had already explored that topic.  I am looking to cast my gaze in new directions—something beyond the four walls of my kitchen where I crank out blogs.  

  

This is a difficult thing that I ask.  It is hard to suggest writing topics for other people.  My husband is forever handing me ideas about things that have happened to him, thinking they would make great blogs.  But these are his stories, and I want to tell my own.  So rather than ask you for topics, which by my stringent rules might be considered cheating, I would like to request words.  Just words.

After reading today's blog, go to one of the areas available for comment (Blogger, Facebook, or the FB Mommadods page) and leave me a one-word inspiration.  Think of this as a creative pot shot—something with no meaning or agenda to you that may prove to be the seed of an idea for me.  Your words may be as random and as provocative as you choose; however, keeping in mind that my mother-in-law reads these blogs, please keep your offerings within the range of decency.  If your challenge word becomes the inspiration for a blog, you will be credited in that day’s entry.

Please do not feel constrained by my challenge.   There is no limit here.  I welcome as many words from as many readers as possible.  I am also counting on your continued support.  This blog-a-day challenge has proven to be a task of brobdingnagian proportions.