Carie Juettner

October Activity: Help Me Tell a Story (and Maybe Win a Book!)

Let’s Write a Story We’re halfway through October, and the brisk fall weather, beautiful autumn sunsets, and creepy Halloween decorations have got me in the mood to tell a spooky story. But I’m feeling lazy, so I want your help. My story, titled “What Was That Noise?” is missing some words. Fill them in forContinue reading “October Activity: Help Me Tell a Story (and Maybe Win a Book!)”

Unstuck

Everyone gets stuck sometimes. Stuck in ruts, stuck in habits, stuck in circular thoughts and indecision. I’ve been stuck in summer. Stuck in short-sleeves, stuck in the house, stuck in cold drinks and sweat and flipflops. When you’re stuck in a writing rut, you can unstick yourself with goal-setting or creative prompts. When you’re stuckContinue reading “Unstuck”

From One Zoo to Another

The things that make me nostalgic for my teaching days are not always the things you might expect. A few days ago, I woke up to find that my home had been invaded by ants. They were coming up between the wooden boards of our kitchen floor in multiple places, as well as through cracksContinue reading “From One Zoo to Another”