Odds 'n' Ends (AJ's Writing Exercise #2)

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On August 31, 2015 -- after well over a year (and, likely, closer to two years -- or even more) away from MyLot for the simple reason that I didn't even know that it still existed (there being a long, multifaceted story why this was so involving such factors as homelessness and/or limited Internet access) -- I created my first discussion for MyLot. I made the decision that, from this point forward, I was going to make at least 90% of the discussions I started here exercises to get people's creative juices flowing. This was my first one (which you might like to check out, if you haven't already done so): Seven Sentences To Finish! (A writing exercise) that you can find by scrolling down to the end of this article. Anyway, here is the second one of my writing exercises. Below, you will find three groups. In Group #1, you will find an assortment of words and phrases that could be used to begin a sentence. In Group #2, you will find an assortment of adjectives of which you will use between one and three of them to describe the noun of your choice coming up in Group #3. In Group #3, all nouns will be in singular form, and it's up to you whether or not to keep the one you choose singular or make it plural. At this point, you will use your own ideas to finish the sentence the rest of the way and either leave it at that or do more. Okay! Here we go!....... Group #1: * A * An * The * My * Your * Our * His * Her * Their * Its * One * A single * At least a dozen * Hundreds of * Thousands of * Close to a million * Scores of * A handful of * A bakers' dozen * A few * Many * Too many * To few * The perfect number of * The perfect amount of * The correct number of * The correct amount of * A season of * The arrival of * There is nothing like * There is nothing better than * There is nothing worse than * Spring brings * Summer brings * Autumn brings * Winter brings * Group #2: * shimmering * shiny * glossy * (choose a color for one of your 1-3 adjectives if you wish --but that's optional) * solitary * transparent * square * round * oblong * educated * illiterate * transparent * candy-striped * sweet * sour * skeletal * dark * bright * glowing * spooky * scary * eerie * inviting * warm * cool * hot * cold * boiling * freezing * noisy * loud * quiet * serene * grating * unsolicited * uncomfortable * comfortable * comforting * irritating * blind * sleeping * awakening * dying * dead * mysterious * lonely * angry * delusional * clean * clear * lucid * placid * lonesome * lonely * sobbing * weeping * crying * shrieking * twittering * squawking * tedious * easy * memorable * blinding * mellow * mellowing * blossoming * growing * lush * plush * ragged * challenging * slow * fast * slow-moving * fast-moving * plump * ringing * pealing * chiming * clanging * aromatic * stinky * smelly * funny * serious * comical * forgotten * make-believe * melodious * harsh * blinding * deafening * mysterious * puzzling * nonexistent * shadowy * frustrating * teasing * crackling * crashing * crushed * disturbing * sugary * salty * sour * spicy * gooey * gummy * slick * slimy * oozing * oozy * bashful * backward * forward * Internet * winged * tan * pale * colorless * tired * alert * sharp * dull * faithful * unfaithful * homesick * waning * historic * futuristic * modernistic * traditional * unassuming * aggressive * threatening * stormy * soaking * crystal * multicolored * familiar * unfamiliar * strange * uncanny * virginal * promiscuous * submissive * independent * liberated * talented * untalented * grumpy * pleasant * vulnerable * spoon-fed * political * urgent * naive * pregnant * Utopic * Dystopic * malleable * tenacious * trembling * calm * nervous * high-strung * optimistic * pessimistic * fanatical * smooth-talking * plain-spoken * showy * modest * showery * fading * tumbling * spinning * screaming * squeaky * squeaking * barking * meowing * growling * yipping * yapping * loving * hateful * smug * snooty * exclusive * reclusive * single * married * dating * united * howling * snorting * slippery * soupy * mushy * solid * liquid * fluid * starry * aromatic * romantic * boring * special-needs * vacationing * rising * setting * settling * cheery * steamy * high * low * humid * stuffy * sentimental * crowded * nearly-deserted * deserted * rotting * rambling * moonlight * arid * dewy * cheating * televised * winning * losing * hardworking * devoted * skeptical * trusting * cynical * prosperous * demanding * autistic * free * cheap * expensive * rare * common * elderly * young * middle-aged * preschool-level * kindergarten-level * high school-level * middle school-level * elementary-school-level * graduate-school-level * college-level * blushing * melting * broken * disintegrating * merging * Group #3 (Remember that you can leave these nouns singular or make them plural.... ALSO... You can change the general name of an animal noun to something more specific: e.g. dog to chihuahua, bulldog, pug, golden retriever, poodle, etc....) * man * woman * teen * child * baby * girl * boy * lady * gentleman * soldier * sailor * teacher * butcher * baker * candlestick maker * artist * writer * poet * songwriter * singer * musician * telephone * television * radio * stereo * computer * newspaper * thunderstorm * shower * tree * snow * snowflake * leaf * forest * house * shed * outhouse * outbuilding * car * truck * minivan * van * moving van * wheelchair * rollator * walker * bicycle * motorcycle * moped * boat * ship * canoe * raft * cab * bus * roller-coaster * skate * sled * sleigh * cat * dog * fish * horse * chicken * rooster * cow * bull * sheep * ox * lamb * goat * bird * donkey * mule * monkey * chimpanzee * ape * orangutan * giraffe * pig * deer * elk * moose * mouse * rat * insect * butterfly * raindrop * teardrop * tongue * eye * nose * mouth * ear * belly * stomach * heart * hair * body * hand * arm * shoulder * leg * thigh * ankle * foot * minister * politician * state * vacation * trip * traveler * peddler * pool * store * shop * mall * clerk * waitress * waiter * barber * hairdresser * play * drama * comedy * theater * theatre * opera * nursing home * school * pond * lotion * ocean * lake * river * creek * stream * marsh * bush * branch * bank * church * missionary * street * path * highway * superhighway * information * rainbow * painting * song * symphony * opera * town * city * village * villa * estate * ranch * farm * castle * train * tractor * locomotive * rust * blood * enemy * friend * daughter * son * granddaughter * grandson * goddaughter * godson * godchild * niece * nephew * bride * groom * wife * husband * friend * lover * partner * athlete * actor * actress * star * moon * sun * cloud * lightning * thunder * state * country * holiday * memory * collector * hoarder * judge * jury * lawyer * defendant * plaintiff * courtroom * court * courthouse * government * governor * president * election * official * king * queen * prince * princess * holocaust * dictatorship * democracy * republic * bell * steeple * clock * fireplace * mantel * shelf * cabinet * garage * toy * doll * rattle * block * wheel * elephant * ghost * spirit * miracle * temple * mosque * shrine * tent * apartment * flat * cottage * dorm * barn * outhouse * breakfast * brunch * lunch * dinner * supper * snack * bite * wound * watch * park * fountain * library * loft * pasture * sty * fold * shed * music box * angel * demon * imp * brat * merry-go-round * swing * slide * see-saw * stage * studio * study * role * roll * roller * dance * knife * fork * spoon * cup * plate * napkin * flower * field * meadow * mountain * clearing * hill * valley * So, where do you go from here? I've given you enough words/phrases to begin a sentence, so after picking which ones to use from the three groups ( in the order of their groupings) to create the first part of the sentence, finish the sentence at the very least. After that, you can extend it into a paragraph, a poem, an article, an essay, or a piece of flash fiction. Post it in the comment section so that it can be enjoyed by all! Thanks for participating! Please invite people you know to participate, too!