While the origin of the term is unclear, a mulligan is generally understood as a second chance to act after something went wrong the first time. Its best-known meaning is in a casual golf game that allows for an extra stroke after a poor shot, which is not counted on the scorecard. It’s a do-over.
Imagine receiving a bundle of letters one day--letters chronicling how your parents met and fell in love half-a-century earlier. In 1998, an electrician found a cardboard box of letters and pictures stuffed in an attic. He was rewiring a historic house on Washington Street on Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, Florida. The new owner of the house did not want the letters, so the electrician gave it to his daughter, Visty Lindgren, who for…
This Week's Writing Prompt What was the best or worst letter you ever received or wrote? Describe the situation surrounding that letter and why it was so important. Was this a pleasant or painful letter? Why so? Who penned this correspondence? Who was it addressed to? What were the circumstances in which the letter was written? How did this experience…
This Week's Writing Prompt Many people have close relationships with their pets. They treat their dogs, cats, birds, snakes, hamsters, lizards, pigs, or other animals as members of the family. Also, the bonds formed between animals and humans have long been sources of emotional health, accounting for the rise in therapy and emotional support animals in recent years. Not only do…
We’ve all experienced moments like this. We felt scared but somehow found the strength to push through and take action. We didn’t let the fear paralyze us. Big or small, it was a moment of victory. What about you?
You’ve traveled through time and encounter a younger version of yourself. Choose one of the following approximate ages: seven, fifteen, twenty-three, or thirty-one. Given the opportunity, what life lesson would you share with yourself?