A black and white pencil drawing depicts two people sitting in a boat on a small lake. A lone house sits in the background along the shoreline. A tree stands tall beside the house, with low brush and bushes growing next to it. The sun is full in the sky. The shadows of three birds are silhouetted in front of the sun, flying off into the distance and disappearing into the horizon. A small country church sits atop a ledge to the right of the lake. A steeple reaches up from the roof. A fence winds along the cliffside and unkempt grass grows next to it. A tall tree with big branches full of leaves is behind the church, with another trio of birds flying off into the skyline.

Good morning

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Why go fishing when you wake up angry: catch a little peace of mind in 443 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

July 28, 2026Leave a comment

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

This is a simple, continuous-line drawing of a person fishing from shore. The person is wearing a hat, a vest, and pants with pockets. They are holding a fishing rod with both hands, casting a line into the water. The fishing line curves downward before making contact with the surface, creating a small circular ripple. The shoreline is spotted with a few patches of grass and a small bag or tackle box near the angler’s feet.

One last cast

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Here’s the thing about fishing and life. In 418 words on The Davis Daily.