Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Pondering with a Purpose - Break

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Break

So for today's word it has multiple meanings and by the end of the post you will understand why I chose the word. 

To break something is to make one piece into two..or three....or four....etc. 
Or you can break a bone and you wouldn't want that to be in multiple pieces. 
There are vacations that are often considered a break. 

But then there is a break in the weather when you are in the middle of a heat wave and you get a cool breeze. 

There are also break(ers) which are the way a wave crashes. 

So in my case I am going to take a blogging break. I just don't have the time required right now to devote myself the way I would like. 

 I hope you all keep in touch with me.... you can always reach me at brenda@brendayoungerman.com and for now..... 

Happy Pondering

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Pondering with a Purpose - Fire

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Fire


In light (no pun intended) of the fact that today is the 4th of July and tradition states that we should be looking skyward for fire to reign down upon us, I thought this word was quite appropriate.

Are you sitting around a bon fire tonight to watch the fireworks?

Ironically, many beach towns in Southern California are outlawing the bon fire pits on the beaches. What a shame!!!!

Now there is a way to light a fire under someone, but that would not necessarily contain any actual fire or heat involved.

Or how about when you are being terminated from a job, or terminating someone from doing anything. Wonder how that became fire.....

How about you.... any fun plans for tonight? Any additional thoughts on the word?

I'd love to read your comments, or your linked up post, or better yet both!

Happy Independence Day! and Happy Pondering

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Pondering with a Purpose - Swing

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Swing


Do you have a swing in your step? Or swing your hips when you walk?

It is summertime so it is the perfect time to see children outside on the swing. Did you, or your children, ever wrap yourself up in the swing and then let it twist out really fast? Thinking back on it makes me want to puke!!!

I haven't looked it up...but I would have to say that swing in the motion of moving back and forth.....

So why is a rope hanging out over a river or creek a 'rope swing' - it only goes one way, and if you don't let go you will be singing a different song :(

I'd love to read you think of with this word. Link up, comment or better yet... both!

Happy Pondering


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Pondering with a Purpose - Slip

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Slip


Okay, I have to say that this word has so many meanings to me that I'm not sure why I didn't use it earlier.....

First, I put a slip on every day under my skirts.... that seems to be a fad that is popular in my generation but not in the current one.....
And then of course that brings to mind the hoop slips from the 1800's that made a dress impossible to sit in!
and then of course there is the slip knot for anyone familiar with crochet... that is how you start the work!

But there is also the slip of the tongue
or when you slip and fall.....

any others you can think of????


I'd love to read your comments, or your linked up post... or better yet... both!

Happy Pondering

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Pondering with a Purpose - Pill

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Pill


I tossed around so many words this week but have to say that this one is my favorite.

When I thought of it I really did not think of it as medicine, but rather the attitude certain people have and we say they are acting like a pill.... now seriously what do a pill act like?

And then I thought of the pill box... there are so many varieties but I have to say that I really like this one:


And I seem to remember a pill hat??? or am I imagining things?

To me a pill looks like this: 
And this is a capsule  


but many people call both of them a pill....

How about you... can you think of more meanings for this word.... and please don't forget my absolute favorite.... The Pill Bug!  

I would love to read your comments or read your linked up post...or better yet... both!

Happy Pondering

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Pondering with a Purpose - Roll

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Roll


I was watching the news and saw a big rig literally roll over during a tornado. Not only was I stunned, but it made me realize that Roll have multiple meanings.

Many people eat a roll with their dinner at night or they make a sandwich on a roll. You roll up a sleeping bag and sometimes you sleep on a bed roll.

Or how about to roll a ball, or marble, or coin.

And then there is the hair roll ...

But what I don't get.... why are they hamburger rolls and hot dog buns?

Would love to read your comment or your linked up post... or better yet... both!

Happy Pondering

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Pondering with a Purpose - Knot

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Knot


 Isn't this a pretty knot? Have you ever tied two different colors together with knots to see what they make.... I do all the time... it is called crochet! or Macrame or even knitting .... all these ways to use knots in a pretty way.... but what about the knot in a tree...

Or the knot in your stomach (not to be confused with the butterflies that reside there)...

Now here is a new meaning.... a group of people is called a knot...
or to ravel or entangle.


I'd love to see what you do with this word. Leave me a comment, or link up a post... or better yet both!

Happy Pondering

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

pondering with a purpose - wind

Welcome to Pondering with a Purpose -
 This is my weekly hop where I post a prompt and you get to write to it on your - come back here and add it to my linky and then we all get to go read what you wrote!
I started Pondering with a Purpose because -- simply put -- I am a writer - - that is what I do (I just can't help myself)! And although I love following all the hops, I wanted to see if I could bring out some creativity in not only myself, but some of my blogger friends as well.

The rules are really easy:

1. Grab the Pondering with a Purpose Badge (in my sidebar)
2. Look at the week's prompt
3. Post something on your blog that relates to the prompt - it can be a story, a poem, a picture -- anything you want it to be.
4. Come back here and add the URL from your post to the linky list below.
5. Go check out the other bloggers who have added their links to the list.
6. AND most of all.... Have fun!



Today's prompt is: Wind

I actually picked this subject before the horrible tragedy in Oklahoma....

I love this word for so many reasons.... First there is the wind that blows through the trees or from the ocean to cool things down....







and then of course the wind that allows us to fly a kite or allow the clothes to dry on a clothesline

And then there is the way you have to wind a clock or an old-fashioned watch
But when I see that word I think of winding up a top and letting it go.....

But! I never thought of wind as in a wind instrument or as in: air that is blown or forced to produce a musical sound in singing or playing an instrument.

And then of course when I looked up the meaning of this word I couldn't help but add this definition: break wind, to expel gas from the stomach and bowels through the anus. (who says these things????)

I would love it if you left a comment or linked up a post or better yet, both!

Happy Pondering