A fresh collection of daily sparks to ignite your writing habit.
January: Beginnings & Reflections
January 1: The First Footstep
Imagine you are walking in fresh snow where no one has walked before. Describe the path you are making and where it leads.
January 2: One Word
Pick a single word that you want to define your year ahead. Why this word? How will you embody it?
January 3: The Unsent Letter
Write a letter to someone you lost touch with years ago. You don’t have to send it.
January 4: The Artifact
You find a strange object in your pocket that wasn’t there this morning. Describe it and speculate on how it got there.
January 5: Morning Ritual
Describe your perfect morning routine in minute detail, from the moment you wake up to when you start your work.
January 6: The Color of Sound
If your favorite song had a color, what would it be and why? Describe the listening experience using only visual terms.
January 7: The Lock
You find a key on the ground. What does it open? A box? A door? A diary? Write about what is inside.
January 8: Taste of Nostalgia
Describe a specific meal from your childhood. Try to evoke the taste and smell so clearly a reader could taste it.
January 9: The Daily Commute
Write a story that takes place entirely on a bus, train, or in a car during a traffic jam.
January 10: Invisibility
If you could be invisible for one day, where would you go and what would you observe?
January 11: The Empty Chair
Describe a room with an empty chair. Who usually sits there? Why is it empty now?
January 12: Silence
When was the last time you experienced true silence? How did it make you feel?
January 13: The Animal Perspective
Write a scene from the perspective of a house cat watching its owner get ready for a date.
January 14: The Wrong Turn
A character takes a wrong turn on a familiar route and ends up somewhere completely new. What do they find?
January 15: Winter Warmth
Describe the feeling of coming in from the cold. Focus on the physical sensations.
January 16: The Hobby
Write about a hobby you gave up on. Why did you start? Why did you stop?
January 17: The Newspaper from 2050
Write three headlines that might appear on the front page of a newspaper thirty years from now.
January 18: The Scars
Physical or emotional, we all have scars. Tell the story of one of yours.
January 19: The Gentle Giant
Create a character who looks intimidating but is actually incredibly kind. Write a scene introducing them.
January 20: Coffee Shop Observations
Go to a public place (or imagine one). Describe two strangers having a conversation you can’t quite hear.
January 21: The Power Outage
The power goes out for 24 hours. How do you spend your time?
January 22: The Old Photograph
Find an old photo of yourself. Write a dialogue between your current self and the person in the picture.
January 23: The Dream Job
If money were no object, how would you spend your working days?
January 24: The Secret Ingredient
Write a story about a family recipe that has a secret, possibly magical, ingredient.
January 25: The Phobia
Write a horror scene based on a common phobia (spiders, heights, tight spaces) but give it a twist.
January 26: The Borrowed Item
You borrowed something and broke it. Write the apology note (or the excuse).
January 27: The Horizon
Describe a landscape where the sky meets the earth. Is it a desert? An ocean? A city skyline?
January 28: The Recurring Dream
Do you have a dream that comes back? Describe it as if it were a short film.
January 29: The Mentor
Write about a piece of advice you received that you initially ignored but later found to be true.
January 30: The Broken Window
A ball crashes through a window. Who threw it? Who lives inside? What happens next?
January 31: End of the Month
Look back at January. Write a haiku summarizing the month.
February: Emotion & Atmosphere
February 1: The Stranger’s Smile
Write about a time a stranger’s smile changed the course of your day.
February 2: The Shadow
Write a story where a character’s shadow begins to act independently of them.
February 3: The Library Book
You find a handwritten note tucked inside a library book. What does it say?
February 4: Red
Write a description of a room using the color red to convey anger. Then describe the same room using red to convey love.
February 5: The Gift
What is the worst gift you have ever received? How did you react?
February 6: The Alarm
An alarm is ringing in the distance. No one else seems to hear it. Investigate.
February 7: The Doorway
Describe a door you are afraid to open. What do you think is behind it?
February 8: The Scent of Rain
Petrichor: the smell of dust after rain. Write a memory triggered by a specific smell.
February 9: The Argument
Write dialogue for an argument between two people who are trying to be polite.
February 10: The Lost Dog
A dog follows you home. It has no collar. What do you do?
February 11: The Night Shift
Describe a city at 3:00 AM. Who is awake? What are they doing?
February 12: The Antique
Pick an object in an antique store. Write its history from the moment it was made to now.
February 13: Superstition
Invent a new superstition and a backstory for why it exists.
February 14: Anti-Valentine
Write a story about a breakup that was actually a happy occasion.
February 15: The Waiting Room
Five people are sitting in a waiting room. Describe them and guess why they are there.
February 16: The Phone Call
You receive a voicemail from a number you don’t recognize. The message is just heavy breathing and background noise. Describe the noise.
February 17: The Climb
Describe the physical sensation of climbing a steep hill or mountain.
February 18: The Mask
Everyone wears a mask, metaphorically. Describe the mask you wear at work vs. the one you wear at home.
February 19: The Storm
A storm is approaching. Describe the change in the atmosphere before the rain starts.
February 20: The Betrayal
Write a scene where a character realizes they have been lied to by their best friend.
February 21: The Garden
Describe a garden that has been neglected for years. What plants have taken over?
February 22: The Mirror
You look in the mirror and your reflection blinks when you don’t. Write what happens next.
February 23: The Train Station
Write a story about a goodbye that happens on a train platform.
February 24: The Invention
Invent a useless machine. Describe what it does and who would buy it.
February 25: The Rivalry
Two neighbors are competing to have the best lawn. How far do they go?
February 26: The Pocket Watch
A character stops a pocket watch and time freezes for everyone but them.
February 27: The Echo
Write a poem where the last word of every line rhymes with the first word of the next line.
February 28: Leap of Faith
Write about a time you took a risk without knowing the outcome.
March: Growth & Change
March 1: The Thaw
Describe the exact moment winter turns into spring.
March 2: The Seed
You plant a mystery seed. Describe the strange plant that grows.
March 3: The Wind
Write a story where the wind is a character with a voice.
March 4: The Clean Up
Spring cleaning. You find a box you forgot you had. What’s in it?
March 5: The Change
Write about a character who decides to change their name. Why do they do it?
March 6: The Bird’s Eye View
Describe your neighborhood from the perspective of a bird flying overhead.
March 7: The Lucky Charm
Do you have a lucky object? If not, invent one for a fictional character.
March 8: The Strongest Woman
Write a tribute to the strongest woman you know.
March 9: The Green Shoot
A single flower grows through a crack in the concrete. What does it represent?
March 10: The Routine Breaker
Do something completely different today. Write about how it felt.
March 11: The Whispering Woods
A forest where the trees whisper secrets to those who walk through. What do you hear?
March 12: The New Kid
Write a story about the first day at a new school from the perspective of the teacher.
March 13: The Glitch
You see a glitch in reality, like a video game stuttering. What happens?
March 14: Pi Day
Write a story that is exactly 314 words long.
March 15: The Ides
Write a story about a betrayal that turns out to be a misunderstanding.
March 16: The Rainbow
What is actually at the end of the rainbow? It’s not a pot of gold.
March 17: Green
List five things that are green and write a sentence about each one.
March 18: The Awakening
A statue in a park comes to life for one night. What does it do?
March 19: The Last Frost
Write about a relationship that ended “cold.”
March 20: Equinox
Day and night are equal length. Write about balance in your life.
March 21: The Poet
Write a poem about a mundane object, like a stapler or a spoon.
March 22: Water
Describe the feeling of being underwater. The sound, the light, the pressure.
March 23: The Bloom
Time-lapse writing: Describe a flower opening in slow motion.
March 24: The Mud
Getting stuck in the mud. Literal or metaphorical?
March 25: The Umbrella
A bright yellow umbrella in a sea of black ones. Who is holding it?
March 26: The Promise
Write about a promise you made to yourself that you intend to keep.
March 27: The Stage
You are an actor about to go on stage. Describe the butterflies in your stomach.
March 28: The Dust
Dust motes dancing in a sunbeam. What memories are suspended in them?
March 29: The Neighbor
Write a story about a neighbor you’ve never spoken to, based only on what you see through their window.
March 30: The Open Road
You get in the car and just drive. Where do you end up?
March 31: March of Time
How has your perception of time changed as you’ve gotten older?
April: Humor & Surprise
April 1: The Prank
Write about a prank that went terribly wrong (or terribly right).
April 2: The Fool
Write a story from the perspective of a court jester who is the only one telling the truth.
April 3: The Rain
It has been raining for 40 days. Describe the new world.
April 4: The Puddle
A child jumps in a puddle but doesn’t land. They fall through to another world.
April 5: The Joke
Deconstruct your favorite joke. Why is it funny? Analyze it seriously.
April 6: The Laughter
Describe the sound of someone’s laugh. Is it a cackle, a giggle, a roar?
April 7: The Surprise Party
You walk into your own surprise party, but you don’t know any of the guests.
April 8: The Unexpected Guest
An animal wanders into your house. It’s not a dog or a cat.
April 9: The Mistake
Write about a happy accident—a mistake that led to something good.
April 10: The Siblings
Write a dialogue between siblings teasing each other.
April 11: The Pet Peeve
Rant about something minor that annoys you more than it should.
April 12: The Comedy Club
You are a stand-up comedian bombing on stage. Describe the awkwardness.
April 13: The Lucky Number
Is 13 unlucky? Write a story where 13 is the luckiest number.
April 14: The Blossom
Cherry blossoms falling like snow. Set a romantic scene here.
April 15: Taxing
If you could tax something other than money (e.g., rudeness, noise), what would it be?
April 16: The Voice
You wake up with a completely different voice/accent. How does your day go?
April 17: The Haiku
Write five haikus about food.
April 18: The Twist
Write a very short story with a plot twist in the last sentence.
April 19: The Bicycle
Write about your first memory of riding a bike.
April 20: The Earth
Write a love letter to the planet.
April 21: The Tea Party
Alice in Wonderland style—describe a nonsensical tea party.
April 22: The Recycle
Find an old piece of writing you did years ago and rewrite it today.
April 23: The Book
It’s World Book Day. Summarize your favorite book in three sentences.
April 24: The Poem
Write a poem that doesn’t use the letter ‘e’.
April 25: The Bridge
A bridge connects two very different places. Describe the crossing.
April 26: The Pretender
Write about a character suffering from Imposter Syndrome.
April 27: The Secret
Two people are whispering in a corner. What are they saying?
April 28: The Superhero
Invent a superhero with a very mundane power (e.g., The Ability to Always Find a Parking Spot).
April 29: The Dance
Describe a dance without using dance terminology (pirouette, shuffle, etc.). Focus on the movement and energy.
April 30: The End of the Month
Write a “receipt” for the month of April. What did you “buy” and how much did it cost you emotionally?
May: Senses & Memories
May 1: May Day
Describe a traditional festival in a fictional village.
May 2: The Mother
Write about a mother figure in your life. Not necessarily your biological mother.
May 3: The Flower
If you were a flower, which one would you be and why?
May 4: The Force
Write a sci-fi scene set in a cantina on a distant planet.
May 5: The Spice
Describe a flavor that is too spicy. The heat, the sweat, the regret.
May 6: The Garden Path
A path at the bottom of the garden leads to a door that wasn’t there yesterday.
May 7: The Sunrise
Wake up early and describe the colors of the sky as the sun comes up.
May 8: The Letter
Write a letter to your future self, to be opened in 10 years.
May 9: The Lost Object
You lost something important. Retrace your steps in a story.
May 10: The Barefoot Walk
Describe the sensation of walking barefoot on grass, sand, and pavement.
May 11: The Twilight
The time between day and night. Describe the lighting in a room at this hour.
May 12: The Nurse
Write a story about a healer or nurse in a fantasy setting.
May 13: The Superstition
Friday the 13th. Write about a character who is incredibly lucky on this day.
May 14: The Birds
The birds stop singing. Suddenly, silence falls over the forest. Why?
May 15: The Family Tree
Draw a fictional family tree and write a bio for the black sheep of the family.
May 16: The Color Yellow
Write about happiness using the color yellow as a theme.
May 17: The Baking
Describe the process of baking bread. The kneading, the rising, the smell.
May 18: The Museum
You get locked in a museum overnight. Which exhibit do you sleep near?
May 19: The Plant
Talk to a houseplant. What does it say back?
May 20: The Bees
Write from the perspective of a worker bee.
May 21: The Meditation
Write a stream-of-consciousness piece attempting to clear your mind.
May 22: The Sherlock
Write a mystery scene where the clue is a smudge of dirt.
May 23: The Turtle
Slow and steady wins the race. Write about a time patience paid off.
May 24: The Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt list for a character in a story.
May 25: The Towel
Douglas Adams said a towel is the most useful thing. Describe 5 uses for a towel in space.
May 26: The Moon
Write a myth about why the moon has phases.
May 27: The Road Trip
Pack a bag for a weekend trip. List every item and why you need it.
May 28: The Burger
Describe the perfect burger (or veggie burger). Build it layer by layer.
May 29: The Memorial
Visit a graveyard (or imagine one). Read the names. Write a story about one of them.
May 30: The Watermelon
The first taste of summer fruit. Describe the sweetness.
May 31: The Last Day
Write a summary of what you learned in May.
June: Adventure & Heat
June 1: The Child
Write a memory from when you were 7 years old.
June 2: The Ice Cream
The ice cream truck song plays. Describe the rush of children.
June 3: The Bicycle Ride
Riding a bike with no hands. Describe the feeling of freedom.
June 4: The Cheese
Write a scene set in a cheese shop.
June 5: The Environment
Write a story set in a world where plastic has been banned.
June 6: The D-Day
Write about a historical event from the perspective of a bystander.
June 7: The Swim
Jumping into cold water on a hot day. The shock to the system.
June 8: The Best Friend
Write a dialogue between two best friends who can communicate without speaking.
June 9: The Donald Duck
Write a story featuring an angry anthropomorphic animal.
June 10: The Ballpoint Pen
Write a story about a pen that runs out of ink at the worst possible moment.
June 11: The Cornfield
Getting lost in a maze of corn. Is it scary or fun?
June 12: The Rose
A rose by any other name. Rename 5 common objects.
June 13: The Sewing Machine
Mending a torn garment. Metaphor for mending a relationship.
June 14: The Flag
Design a flag for a personal country of “You.” Describe it.
June 15: The Father
Write about a father figure teaching a child a skill.
June 16: The Bloom Day
Describe a garden in full bloom at noon.
June 17: The Gadget
You find a gadget from the 90s (Tamagotchi, Walkman). Describe using it.
June 18: The Picnic
Ants invade a picnic. Write the battle scene.
June 19: The Emancipation
Write about what freedom means to you.
June 20: The Solstice
The longest day of the year. How do you fill the extra daylight?
June 21: The Yoga
Describe a yoga pose and how it feels in the muscles.
June 22: The Typewriter
Write a story set in a newsroom in the 1950s.
June 23: The Pink
Flamingos. Why do they stand on one leg? Invent a reason.
June 24: The Fairy
Midsummer Night’s Dream. You meet a fairy. They are not nice.
June 25: The Seafarer
Write a log entry for a ship captain.
June 26: The Forgiveness
Write a letter forgiving someone who never apologized.
June 27: The Sunglasses
Wearing sunglasses allows you to see the truth. What do you see?
June 28: The Handshake
Describe a handshake that lingers too long.
June 29: The Camera
You find a disposable camera. Develop the photos. What’s on them?
June 30: The Halfway Point
The year is half over. Assess your goals.
July: Intensity & Freedom
July 1: The Joke
International Joke Day. Write a story about a comedian who can’t make anyone laugh.
July 2: The UFO
World UFO Day. You see lights in the sky. Are they friendly?
July 3: The Heat
It’s so hot the pavement is melting. Describe a heatwave.
July 4: The Firework
Describe a firework display from the perspective of a dog.
July 5: The Bikini
Body confidence. Write about feeling comfortable in your own skin.
July 6: The Kiss
International Kissing Day. Describe a first kiss.
July 7: The Chocolate
World Chocolate Day. Describe the taste of melting chocolate.
July 8: The Video Game
You get sucked into your favorite video game. How do you survive?
July 9: The Sugar Cookie
Baking cookies with a grandparent. A memory.
July 10: The Kitten
A kitten is stuck in a tree. How do you get it down?
July 11: The Population
World Population Day. Write a story set in an overcrowded future city.
July 12: The Simplicity
Henry David Thoreau’s birthday. “Simplify, simplify.” Remove 3 things from your life.
July 13: The French Fry
Describe the perfect french fry.
July 14: The Bastille
Storming the castle. Write a revolution scene.
July 15: The Pet Fire Safety
Your house is on fire. You have 30 seconds to save your pets. Go.
July 16: The Snake
World Snake Day. Are you afraid of snakes? Write a scene with one.
July 17: The Emoji
World Emoji Day. Write a story using only emojis (or describe them).
July 18: The Nelson Mandela
Write about a time you stood up for what was right.
July 19: The Daiquiri
Sipping a cocktail on a beach. Describe the setting.
July 20: The Moon Landing
One small step for man. Write about a “small step” you took that was actually huge.
July 21: The Junk Food
Your guilty pleasure snack. Describe eating it in secret.
July 22: The Hammock
Lying in a hammock, looking at the leaves. Describe the pattern.
July 23: The Vanilla Ice Cream
Is vanilla boring or classic? Defend your stance.
July 24: The Cousin
Cousins are your first friends. Write a memory with a cousin.
July 25: The Merry-Go-Round
Life feels like a carousel. Are you going up and down or just in circles?
July 26: The Aunt/Uncle
Write a letter to a favorite aunt or uncle.
July 27: The Bagpipe
The sound of bagpipes. Love it or hate it? Describe the sound.
July 28: The Milk Chocolate
Milk vs Dark. The great debate.
July 29: The Rain
Rain on a hot sidewalk. The steam rising.
July 30: The Friendship
International Friendship Day. Write a bio for your best friend.
July 31: The Harry Potter
JK Rowling’s Birthday. Sort yourself into a Hogwarts House and explain why.
August: Laziness & Transition
August 1: The Spider-Man
Spider-Man Day. If you were bitten by a radioactive animal, which animal would you want it to be?
August 2: The Coloring Book
Adult coloring books. Is it relaxing or stressful to stay in the lines?
August 3: The Watermelon
Seed spitting contest. Write a scene.
August 4: The Owl
Night owl vs Early Bird. Which are you? Write from that perspective.
August 5: The Underwear
National Underwear Day. A dream where you show up to school in your underwear.
August 6: The Wiggle Your Toes
Wiggle your toes in the sand. Describe the texture.
August 7: The Lighthouse
You are the keeper of a lighthouse. A storm is coming.
August 8: The Cat
International Cat Day. The world is ruled by cats. What are the laws?
August 9: The Book Lover
Describe the smell of old books.
August 10: The Lazy Day
You have permission to do absolutely nothing today. How do you spend it?
August 11: The Son/Daughter
Write a letter to your (real or hypothetical) child.
August 12: The Middle Child
The peacekeeper. Write a story about being in the middle.
August 13: The Left Hander
Left-Handers Day. The world is designed for righties. Complaint letter.
August 14: The Creamsicle
Orange and vanilla. A taste of childhood.
August 15: The Relaxation
Describe your “happy place.”
August 16: The Roller Coaster
The click-click-click of the ascent. The scream on the way down.
August 17: The Thrift Shop
You find a jacket with a name sewn inside. Who was “E.B.”?
August 18: The Bad Poetry
Write the worst poem you can possibly imagine. Make it rhyme badly.
August 19: The Photography
World Photo Day. Describe your favorite photo.
August 20: The Radio
Scanning the radio dial. What stations do you hear?
August 21: The Senior Citizen
Interview an elderly person (real or fictional) about “the good old days.”
August 22: The Tooth Fairy
What does the Tooth Fairy do with all those teeth?
August 23: The Ride the Wind
If you could fly, describe the view.
August 24: The Waffle
Waffles vs Pancakes. The texture debate.
August 25: The Banana Split
An epic dessert. Who are you sharing it with?
August 26: The Dog
National Dog Day. Write a story from a dog’s POV.
August 27: The Just Because
Do something nice for someone “just because.”
August 28: The Bow Tie
A character who always wears a bow tie. Why?
August 29: The Lemon Juice
When life gives you lemons… write a rant about lemons.
August 30: The Beach
Sand in your car, sand in your shoes. The aftermath of a beach day.
August 31: The Trail Mix
Eat the M&Ms first. Describe your snacking strategy.
September: Harvest & Learning
September 1: The Letter
World Letter Writing Day. Write a handwritten letter.
September 2: The V-J Day
Peace. What does peace feel like?
September 3: The Skyscraper
Looking up at a tall building. The vertigo.
September 4: The Wildlife
A deer crosses your path. The moment of eye contact.
September 5: The Cheese Pizza
Sometimes simple is best. Describe a plain slice.
September 6: The Read a Book
Get lost in a book. Describe the feeling of closing the cover after the last page.
September 7: The Salami
A sandwich with too much meat.
September 8: The Literacy
Imagine a world where reading is illegal.
September 9: The Teddy Bear
Your childhood teddy bear. Where is it now?
September 10: The Swap Ideas
Collaborate with a friend on a story idea.
September 11: The Make Your Bed
The satisfaction of a made bed. Crisp sheets.
September 12: The Video Games
Video Game Day. Describe a boss battle.
September 13: The Peanut
Cracking open a peanut shell.
September 14: The Coloring
Color outside the lines. Rebellion.
September 15: The Dot
Make a mark and see where it takes you.
September 16: The Play-Doh
The smell of Play-Doh. Memories.
September 17: The Apple
Apple picking. The crisp crunch.
September 18: The First Love
Write about your first crush.
September 19: Talk Like a Pirate
Write a dialogue using pirate slang.
September 20: The Pepperoni Pizza
Grease pooling in the pepperoni cups.
September 21: The Peace
International Day of Peace. Visualize world peace.
September 22: The Hobbit
Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday. Write about a “second breakfast.”
September 23: The Checkers
Playing a game of checkers. Strategy.
September 24: The Punctuation
Write a sentence using a semicolon; correctly.
September 25: The Comic Book
Write a comic strip script.
September 26: The Pancake
Flipping a pancake. It sticks to the ceiling.
September 27: The Tourism
Be a tourist in your own town.
September 28: The Good Neighbor
Borrowing a cup of sugar.
September 29: The Coffee
National Coffee Day. Black or with cream?
September 30: The Podcast
International Podcast Day. Script a podcast intro.
October: Mystery & Shadows
October 1: The Coffee
International Coffee Day. The caffeine jitters.
October 2: The Name Your Car
Does your car have a name? Why?
October 3: The Techie
Techies Day. Thank an IT person.
October 4: The Animal
World Animal Day. If animals could talk, what would they complain about?
October 5: The Teacher
World Teacher’s Day. Describe your favorite teacher.
October 6: The Mad Hatter
Wear a silly hat. Describe it.
October 7: The Smile
World Smile Day. Smile at a stranger.
October 8: The Octopus
World Octopus Day. Having 8 arms. Useful or clumsy?
October 9: The Post
World Post Day. Snail mail vs Email.
October 10: The Mental Health
Check in with yourself. How are you really?
October 11: The Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child. Empowerment.
October 12: The Farmer
Harvest time. The hard work of farming.
October 13: The Skeptic
Skeptics Day. Question everything.
October 14: The Dessert
Skip dinner, go straight to dessert.
October 15: The Rural Women
Write a story set on a farm.
October 16: The Dictionary
Dictionary Day. Open a dictionary to a random word. Use it.
October 17: The Pasta
Pasta Day. Spaghetti, Penne, Fusilli. Describe the shapes.
October 18: The Chocolate Cupcake
Frosting on your nose.
October 19: The New Friends
Making a friend as an adult. Is it harder?
October 20: The Sloth
International Sloth Day. Slow down.
October 21: The Reptile
Scales vs Fur. Texture.
October 22: The Nut
Nut Day. A tough nut to crack.
October 23: The Mole
Mole Day (Chemistry). Avogadro’s number.
October 24: The United Nations
Diplomacy. Write a peace treaty between two roommates.
October 25: The Artist
Picasso’s Birthday. Paint with words.
October 26: The Pumpkin
Carving a pumpkin. The smell of the insides.
October 27: The Black Cat
Crossing paths with a black cat. Good luck or bad?
October 28: The Animation
International Animation Day. Your life as a cartoon.
October 29: The Cat
National Cat Day. Again. Cats rule.
October 30: The Candy Corn
Candy Corn. Delicious or waxy garbage? Debate.
October 31: The Magic
Halloween. You discover you have magic powers. What is your first spell?
November: Gratitude & Comfort
November 1: The Author
Author’s Day. Celebrate yourself.
November 2: The Soul
All Souls Day. Light a candle.
November 3: The Sandwich
Sandwich Day. The Earl of Sandwich.
November 4: The Candy
Leftover Halloween candy. The stomach ache.
November 5: The Redhead
Love your Red Hair Day. Fiery personalities.
November 6: The Nachos
Nachos Day. The perfect cheese-to-chip ratio.
November 7: The Hug
Hug a Bear Day (Teddy bear, please). The comfort of a hug.
November 8: The Cappuccino
Foam art. A leaf or a heart?
November 9: The Chaos
Chaos Never Dies Day. Embrace the mess.
November 10: The Vanilla Cupcake
Simple sweetness.
November 11: The Veteran
Veterans Day. Write a thank you note.
November 12: The Happy Hour
5:00 PM on a Friday. The relief.
November 13: The Kindness
World Kindness Day. Do a random act of kindness.
November 14: The Pickle
Pickle Day. Sweet or dill?
November 15: The Clean Out
Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. What science experiments are in there?
November 16: The Fast Food
Fast Food Day. Greasy goodness.
November 17: The Hike
Take a Hike Day. Describe a trail.
November 18: The Princess
Princess Day. Write a story about a princess who saves herself.
November 19: The Men
International Men’s Day. Positive masculinity.
November 20: The Child
Universal Children’s Day. The innocence of youth.
November 21: The Hello
World Hello Day. Say hello to 10 people.
November 22: The Music
Go for a Drive Day. Crank the music up.
November 23: The Espresso
Espresso Day. High energy.
November 24: The Evolution
Evolution Day. Darwin.
November 25: The Gratitude
Thanksgiving (US). What are you thankful for?
November 26: The Cake
Cake Day. Any cake is good cake.
November 27: The Pins
Pins and Needles Day. That tingling sensation.
November 28: The French Toast
French Toast Day. Syrup and powdered sugar.
November 29: The Electronic Greeting
Electronic Greetings Day. Send an e-card.
November 30: The Computer Security
Computer Security Day. Change your password to something strong.
December: Endings & Hopes
December 1: The Lights
Christmas lights go up. Describe the twinkle.
December 2: The Fritters
Fritters Day. Deep fried anything.
December 3: The Disability
International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Accessibility.
December 4: The Cookie
Cookie Day. Baking spree.
December 5: The Soil
World Soil Day. Earthy smells.
December 6: The Microwave
Microwave Oven Day. Popcorn burning.
December 7: The Letter Writing
Letter Writing Day. Write a letter to Santa (or Krampus).
December 8: The Brownie
Brownie Day. Corner piece or middle piece?
December 9: The Card
Christmas Card Day. Who is on your list?
December 10: The Human Rights
Human Rights Day. Equality.
December 11: The Mountain
Mountain Day. The air is thinner up here.
December 12: The Poinsettia
Poinsettia Day. Red leaves.
December 13: The Violin
Violin Day. Sad, sweet music.
December 14: The Monkey
Monkey Day. Mischief.
December 15: The Tea
Tea Day. Earl Grey, hot.
December 16: The Chocolate Covered
Chocolate Covered Anything Day.
December 17: The Wright Brothers
First Flight. Describe the feeling of lift off.
December 18: The Migrant
International Migrants Day. Leaving home.
December 19: The Hard Candy
Hard Candy Day. Sticky fingers.
December 20: The Games
Games Day. Board games by the fire.
December 21: The Solstice
Winter Solstice. The longest night. Light a fire.
December 22: The Short Person
Short Person Day. The world from down here.
December 23: The Roots
Roots Day. Genealogy. Who were your ancestors?
December 24: The Eggnog
Eggnog Day. Nutmeg and rum.
December 25: The Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie Day. Whipped cream.
December 26: The Box
Boxing Day. Breaking down boxes.
December 27: The Fruitcake
Fruitcake Day. The doorstop of desserts.
December 28: The Card Playing
Card Playing Day. Poker face.
December 29: The Tick Tock
Tick Tock Day. Time is running out on the year.
December 30: The Bacon
Bacon Day. Sizzle.
December 31: The Resolution
New Year’s Eve. Make a resolution you actually intend to keep.