from corn fields to corn rows - my response to muse #2

(Note: Read the previous post, Muse #2, before reading this.)

I remember the first time I visited Chicago to see if I wanted to move here. We stopped at the McDonalds on Cermak and Western across from the Blockbuster. It was the first time I have ever seen a McDonalds menu in Spanish.

I knew I wasn't in Iowa any more.

I have lived here for three years, and I love it. I love Chicago for its lake, its culture, and its people. I wouldn't trade my family or childhood in Iowa for anything, but I really enjoy living in a diverse setting. Somehow, I think it is closer to what God intended for our lives to be. Even though I am still new to the city, this really feels like home, and I can't imagine really wanting to live anywhere else - at least for now.

Of course, sometimes I can't wait to escape city life for a few days. This weekend in Wisconsin I drank in the clean air, clean water, clean ditches, clean... everything! The garbage here makes me want to scream. But I don't scream. I just go camping in Wisconsin, and then I am okay.

I love Chicago. It's my kind of town.

Muse #2

Good job on your first post everyone! I named my blog 'harvest musings' because I see my blog as a muse for you. Remember the muses? They were the goddesses of thinking and inspiration. Authors and writers are always looking for their muse, something to inspire them. I want to inspire you to enjoy writing.

Here is your second muse. Take a few minutes and think about this picture. Hopefully you recognize your hometown. Chi-town.

What do you think about Chicago? How do you feel about your home city? What has it been like to grow up here? What do you appreciate the most about Chicago? What do you hate about the Windy City?

Try to write a few paragraphs this week. I really want you to craft your own response to the muse above; don't just answer my questions in order. Those questions are just to help you start thinking. If you want to check back later, I will post my response to this muse. Have fun!

Welcome, Journal #1

Welcome to our "musings" blog. I sincerely hope that this is a place where you begin or continue to enjoy writing. I have a prompt for your first post:

Why did I name this blog "Harvest Musings"? Think back to literature we studied in World Lit, and try to respond without using any outside sources.