The Big Bang and the Heart of a Human

August 19, 20261 Comment

How to hit hard with the ‘real’ stuff in your writing and storytelling: read 259 words from the heart of a human 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.