Friday, 1 July 2011

The river begins!


(to find out about joining our July writing challenge click here)

One small stone. 

This is how we begin today.

We notice one thing properly. We write it down.

It doesn't matter how long it is, or how clever it is, or whether you've spelt it right.

It matters that you pause for a moment. It matters that you really hear the whirr of your lap-top, or the squeaky wheel as the cyclists passes you. It matters that you smell those tomatoes-on-the-vine and notice their earthy sweetness. It matters that you take a minute to skim your fingertips over your smooth silk shirt. 

We notice one thing properly. We write it down.
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15 comments:

  1. MorningAJ1 July 2011 at 15:04

    I'm putting my stones on their own page this time so you won't get updates. But I'm playing along!
    July stones

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  2. Unknown1 July 2011 at 15:38

    Glad to know that you'll be scribbling away with us. We don't mind if people publish on a blog or just write them in their notebooks - we just want you in the river with us....

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  3. gatheringwonder1 July 2011 at 15:41

    such a great idea!

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  4. Keith Wallis1 July 2011 at 15:50

    First stone planted..............here we go !

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  5. Dartford Warbler1 July 2011 at 16:42

    My First Ever Stone written today!

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  6. Barb1 July 2011 at 17:22

    Thank you for your effort in bringing these stones together once again!

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  7. Richard Cody1 July 2011 at 19:24

    I'm splashing around!

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  8. Unknown1 July 2011 at 22:46

    Just put my feet in! Thanks to Fiona and Kaspa xx Happy writing everyone.

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  9. Anonymous2 July 2011 at 03:16

    Is it too late to join in? I realise I've missed the first stone, but if I'm not mistaken there should be thirty more this month alone... :o)

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  10. Unknown2 July 2011 at 07:10

    Thanks all. Never too late to join - just pick up your pen :) if you want to be added to the blogrolls at any time during July just follow the instructions in 'get involved' above (but we're on silent retreat from tomorrow until Friday.....)

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  11. Eryl2 July 2011 at 22:09

    I've just watched a TED talk about doing something for thirty days, so I'm in. I've been neglecting my blog too, another good reason to join you.

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  12. daphnepurpus3 July 2011 at 00:54

    writing every day on my blog! Glad to be a part of the river!

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  13. Unknown3 July 2011 at 07:18

    Glad to have you, Daphne. And welcome, Eryl!

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  14. Keith Wallis3 July 2011 at 08:03

    day 3 and I've not fallen yet .................

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  15. Cassiopeia Rises4 July 2011 at 20:14

    my small stone

    Hope this works.

    Melanie Bishop

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