Story Starter 1 - The Hot Farmer & His Duck

2:32 AM. I'm not asleep. I have lots of work tomorrow, a gym to get to, a vote to cast, a chapter in a book to read, notes to make for my next counseling session, but I'm awake. I've wanted to start some creative writing, a bug that I've had in my brain for a few years now, but have never really known where to start. Then I discovered Story Starters from scholastic.com. And now I'm pleased to introduce what I hope will be a regular feature around here . . .

Story Starters For A Sleepless Night

Tonight the generator produced:

"A birthday message to a hot farmer whose best friend is a duck."

They say it's your birthday, you gorgeous thing
I've written a message cause I'd rather not sing
I hope you have fun and get lots of luck
But come on, can't you get rid of that ratty old duck?

I know that you like him and he's special to you
But his wings fell off before you were two!
You're a grown man now, and a fine one at that
Ditch that thing and let's go make that haystack flat.

Hahaha! Wow that's pretty rotten! But it was fun :)