Thoughts on InCoWriMo

InCoWriMo (international Correspondence Writing Month) just ended (February {written in early March}) and I was participating. I just wanted to say a few things about it.

I really enjoyed the process of writing letters and finding friends and family members who would be willing to read them and possibly reply. I worked on my handwriting to make everything look nice (because I’ll just say it: this was all really an excuse for me to use my pens and practice penmanship with some great things happening because of it). I sent letters to family members, far-away friends, and even interesting acquaintances. It was all rather exciting, but I still got to sit in my chair.

I will admit that I didn’t finish. I was struck by a string of migraines in the middle of the month that decimated my output of everything, including letters. I only got two-thirds of the way done. But it was a very rewarding two-thirds.

I haven’t received many letters back at this point, but I hope to. I have been writing letters for some time to various people and really enjoy getting letters back.

I just thought I should share, for any pen lovers out there, or people who want to write to people but don’t get around to it, there is this wonderful month put on by the people over at fpgeeks.com and incowrimo.com. You should definitely try it out next year. I know I will.

Speak Your Mind 131 #651-655

QUESTIONS

1. Why do you think many families quit living with their extended families (grandparents, etc.)?

2. What is something that has nothing to do with you but has made you sad?

3. How many letters are there in your last name?

4. Have you ever flown in a plane?

5. Do you own any shoes that are not comfortable?

ANSWERS By: Austin Smith

1. Because both sides have things they want to do that don’t involve each other, and places they specifically want to visit or live.

2. The state of the world.

3. There are 5 letters.

4. Yes, and I never want to again.

5. No, both of my pairs of shoes are comfortable.

Speak Your Mind 130 #646-650

QUESTIONS

1. Does it bother you to read things written with colored ink?

2. Do you make popcorn very often?

3. Can you think of something you would like to see a T.V. show about?

4. Do you like to go to family reunions?

5. Do you think sports should be played in school?

ANSWERS By: Austin Smith

1. Only if it’s very hard to read.

2. No, not really, I should make it more often.

3. Not that isn’t already on air or was.

4. Not, really, I prefer my family in smaller servings/

5. Only if they don’t make me play any of them.

 

Speak Your Mind 113 #561-565

QUESTIONS

1. Why do you think people like to play sports?

2. How many pounds do you think you could carry in a suitcase?

3. Di you think it would be fun to chop wood as your only source of heat?

4. What is something that makes you feel left out?

5. Do you think families should go to church?

ANSWERS By:  Austin Smith

1. Because they offer us an arbitrary way to test our skills and definitely (with no ambiguity) win or lose.

2. About 70, up to 90 probable, but only around 40 comfortably.

3. No, not really, I don’t like to chop that much.

4. The world.

5. If they al believe, then yes, it should strengthen their family bonds, and there is a link to going to church and living longer.

Speak Your Mind 92 #456-460

QUESTIONS

1. Do you have an oily scalp?

2. What is one thing you could do to get along better with your friends?

3. have you ever seen a sunflower with the seeds still in it?

4. What are some things your family does together?

5. How tall is your father?

ANSWERS By: Austin Smith

1. Not really, my skin is very dry.

2. Not makes jokes about not caring about what they say.

3. No, I never have strangely enough.

4. Play games, eat, watch TV.

5. About 5′ 6″