Small scene for practice. Not for any story. ------- Anyone can mourn a hero, but only a hero can mourn a villain. She stood at the point of the cliff, so close to the edge that her bare toes curled over the stone edge while she looked down at the ancient forest below. The trees... Continue Reading →
Words are Powerful
In a crowded, noisy world where life moves too quickly, the written word became my safe harbor. As a child, my best friend was Peter Pan, and Robin Hood taught me how to stand up for people being bullied. Aslan taught me how to listen to the quiet, steady voice inside of me as the... Continue Reading →
One Giant Leap for Bravery
So, in my previous post, I spoke about bravery. My brave act since that post has been to apply for Graduate school. Can I just say how utterly terrifying that is? Even though I've wanted to pursue a Masters degree for years now, I only just now, two years post undergrad, applied. It was a... Continue Reading →
Make it simple, make it significant.
I will admit, the thing I find most challenging about blogs is making it a habit to post regularly. Don't get me wrong--I have things to say, opinions; I have projects that I would like to share with the world. Content has never been a problem. My White Whale has always been one simple thing:... Continue Reading →