Vinyl Record Collections
Welcome to Monday Metaphors!
This Week's Writing Workshop Theme:
Vinyl Record Collections
To begin, open your notebook, date the page.
Set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Breathe in, release.
Have fun, be present, it's okay to go slow...
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Opening Quotes...
"I followed all life's pleasures wherever they would lead, but someone I can treasure is all I really need."
~ Neil Diamond
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"The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye but found by the heart."
~ Judy Garland
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"Walk patiently through this troubled world,
and you will find great treasure.
Even though your house may be small,
look within it!"
~ Rumi
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"Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate."
~ Johnny Depp
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"Close friends are truly life's treasures. Sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves. With gentle honesty, they are there to guide and support us, to share our laughter and our tears. Their presence reminds us that we are never really alone."
~ Vincent Van Gogh
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"Why do we have to listen to our hearts?" the boy asked. "Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure."
~ Paulo Coelho
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In your notebook, copy the quotes that resonate the most. Reflect on each quote and ask, "What's true for me today? What's sacred here?" Write in a way that is loose and free. Write to explore.
5 Minute Word Play...
gallimaufry
What's the pronunciation? The definition? What do you love about the sound and feel and meaning of this word? When and where have you experienced a gallimaufry?
Exploring Metaphor...
The Why of Collecting
Nostalgia
Investment
Hobby/Interest
Aesthetic Appreciation
Historical Value
Personal Achievement
Social Connection
Learning
Sentimental Value
Curiosity
Creativity
Challenge
Preservation
Identity Expression
Legacy
Status
Escapism
Which "why" resonates the most today?
Can you turn this "why" into a story, poem, letter, picture book, song, wordless book, or a script?
Image to Words.
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-bus-247929/
You're the protagonist of your own story. You're antiquing and looking for something very specific. What are you looking for and why? What happens if you find it? What happens if you don't? Set us up inside this dilemma. In 500-750 words, tell the story of what happens.
A Writing Tip...
What we collect holds value.
Characters might collect...
Comic books
Vintage toys
Stamps
Antique furniture
Vintage posters
Rare books
Trading cards
Classic cars
Movie memorabilia
Sports memorabilia
Vintage postcards
Antique clocks
Fine art prints
Vintage photographs
LP album covers
First edition books
Autographs
Vintage board games
Crystal glassware
Vintage jewelry
Old maps
Historical documents
Record players and phonographs
Model trains
Antique cameras
Quilts and textiles
Figurines
Vintage advertising signs
Musical instruments
Marbles
Nautical artifacts
Vintage sewing machines
Pez dispensers
Vintage magazines
Antique silverware
Military medals and badges
Old coins
Vintage clothing
Fossils, minerals, rocks
Enamel pins
Vintage matchbooks
Hand-painted ceramics
Travel souvenirs
What are your characters collecting and protecting? And, why?
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Thank you for participating in Monday Metaphors!
Have a great week & happy writing!
~ Kris
