Imagine an older two-storey wooden house. The roof is steep and gabled, with horizontal siding along a small attic window near the peak. Below is a covered front porch with a railing, several narrow windows, and a central front door. The window to the right of the door is larger, made up of three glass panels. The curtains are pulled back, showing the silhouettes of a family. The window to the left of the door is a small single pane of glass. It’s dark, but a lone figure is visible within. The porch is reached by a short flight of steps. A straight walkway leads from the porch steps toward another set of steps. Half of the walkway is made from stone, the other half is made of concrete pads. The concrete is chipped and cracked. The stonework is well-worn. The walkway is bordered by a simple lawn, and two flowerbeds sit on either side of the porch steps.

Phone home

September 29, 20261 Comment

To peace in the past, from an unfamiliar future: a call that can’t pick up. Read 102 words on The Davis Daily.

A bushel of lilac flowers grows lush from a branch stemming from the main bush. The flower's petals are a mix of light purples and dark purples. Some are large and some are small. Some are pushed forward, their light purple petals beaming from being in the spotlight. Some are pushed back, their dark purple petals blush deeply from the attention. Two green leaves grow from a strong, brown stem. The lilac is pretty and fragrant, like the sweet smell of a summer’s morning after a light rain. It stands tall and proud. Three bulbs stand at the top of the bushel just about ready to bloom.

The smell of a lilac

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A lesson in sensory writing and creativity, told in 314 personal words on The Davis Daily.

This is a pencil drawing of a single birthday candle. The candle is striped and stands in an oval frame, with shading that darkens towards the edges. It gives the effect that the candle is lighting up the darkness. The flame is drawn with a slight wave to it and gets darker toward the centre where it’s hottest. The candle is melting closest to the flame. Wax drips down toward the base.

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One man’s birthday what ifs and what could have been in 295 words on The Davis Daily.

Hiatus

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This is a simple line drawing of an elderly man walking with a cane. The man is dressed in a large coat with pockets on both sides. He’s wearing a flat cap, and his face is without any facial features. His body posture suggests a slow, cautious gait, leaning slightly forward on his cane with his right hand. His pants are loose-fitting, and he’s wearing flat shoes. The drawing uses minimal lines and shading, focusing on the silhouette and clothing details.The sketch portrays age and frailty.

For Dad

September 27, 202418 Comments

454 words rarely said to my old man. Because some things are easier to write than say aloud.

This is a drawing of two best friends sitting next to each other. It’s a black outline of the two, a sketch with few details. The friends have their backs to you. The one on the left is half-a-head taller than his companion; the one on the right has a tuft of hair spiking out from the top of his head. He’s resting his arm on the other’s shoulder. With their heads slightly cocked to the left, they both appear to be looking at something in the distance. Something out of frame.

Everyday superheroes

February 20, 202320 Comments

Read 275 words about everyday superheroes—those who lift you up and inspire.

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Phone home

The smell of a lilac

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For Dad

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