Today Is Tuesday, August 8, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 Thought I would get something posted. Before the heat arrives. Another hot day. This morning I ask Chat Gpt a simple question....What is the difference between a journal and writing prompt? 

A journal and a writing prompt aren’t the same thing, though they can work together.

Here’s the difference:

Journal	Writing Prompt
A place or practice for recording your thoughts, feelings, events, reflections, or creative writing over time.	A specific idea, question, or scenario given to spark or guide what you write about.
Ongoing and often personal — you decide what goes in it.	Temporary and focused — it’s like a creative nudge.
Can include freewriting, sketches, plans, lists, or even random musings.	Usually short and designed to get you started when you’re unsure what to write.
Example: You open your notebook every evening and write about your day.	Example: “Write about a time you felt completely lost — physically or emotionally.”

In short:
A journal is the container (physical or digital) and the habit; a writing prompt is fuel for that container when you need inspiration.

Now we know.

Had a grand time with granddaughters. But I need a day to recover. I did mange to get a little bit off exercise. Kind of move those joints around a bit. 

Coffee is on.