Writing Journal

Proverbs

What does family mean to you? What is your place in your family?

Similar Sire, Similar Scion

• First figure out the more familiar version of this proverb (i.e. how is it usually said).

Then describe which relative you are most like, including how and why.

What does this Egyptian proverb mean to you? Can you describe a situation(s) where this proverb has been true in your life or that of someone else?

Precipitancy creates prodigality.

• First figure out the more familiar version of this proverb (i.e. how is it usually said).

• Describe an experience where you found this proverb to be true. Has being in a hurry ever paid off? Has it made matters worse?

What kind of leader do you admire most? Consider those who lead you now, e.g. teachers, principals, coaches, parents, etc.

Tenants of vitreous abodes, ought not to hurl lithoidal fragments.

• First figure out the more familiar version of this proverb (i.e. how is it usually said.

• What does it say about a person when he/she is always finding the bad or wrong in others? Have you ever been the recipient of hurled stones? Have you ever thrown the stones?

What does home mean to you? Are you ready to leave home and be on your own? Why or why not? What makes your home unique or special to you?

Do what you love, love what you do, leave the world a better place, and don’t pick your nose. -- Jeff Mallett

“A family that laughs together stays together.” [found on a Dove Dark Chocolate Candy Wrapper]

How does laughter unify us? Why is laughter important? What or who makes you laugh? Is laughter contagious? Another musing on laughter. . .