A writing exercise for summer, part 2

I've recently fallen back in love with the idea of writing without any particular goal in mind. Naturally, we writers have to stay focused on our goals if we ever want to accomplish anything — yet at the same time, being too strict about writing can limit the reaches of our work. So this summer I've made an effort to spend a little time each day, or at least each week, on writing for no "productive" purpose whatsoever. It's been not only enlightening but fun — and I'm glad it's become a...