Lara Tupper: Swift Ink Stories

Happy Groundhog Day
 

I have deep respect for groundhogs. "When they sleep, they really sleep," writes Stefan Sirucek in National Geographic. They're "true hibernators," which means "they allow themselves to go into a dormant state."
 

I'd like to be a true hibernator. Just for a week. Or a season. Maybe a year. But the TO DO list keeps me tethered. I'm trying to figure out how I can allow myself to do less. If you can relate, please see the writing prompt below.
 

SAVE THE DATE: The next online drop-in class, Pick Up the Pen, will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 7 pm ET. Register here. A quick session to get the ideas churning.

I'll also lead IN PERSON writing classes in the coming months in the Berkshires. (Hooray!) Check here for updates in the coming weeks: https://www.laratupper.com/events.htm

February writing prompt
What can you delete from your TO DO list? How can you do less? What would it feel like to be a "true hibernator" from time to time? Write about this for five minutes with…