Truth & Beauty
Forgive me...I myself was nodding off as I wrote this. I kept falling asleep and barely finished it on time. Forgive the incongruity! I nodded over my Bible. My eyelids felt so heavy. My head dropped to rest on the counter. If I could only close my eyes for a couple minutes… … Continue reading CW10–King
I've never met someone excessively famous, but I think this pianist could enter the "famous" category for music. Either way, she's amazing. Go check her out playing Schumann's Allegro Affettuoso from his Concerto in A minor, Op. 54! I peeked through the back door before stepping inside. A semicircle of chairs gathered around the … Continue reading J10–Nino
I wasn't sure I wanted to write this, but it was the only plot that came to mind--and I believe there is a reason for that. “6:00 A.M. Guitar music. Her alarm rings out loud and clear. She has another chance to get it right—for the millionth time. She stumbles out of bed to … Continue reading J9–Why Don’t You See It My Way, Child?
This is definitely based on real life--but most is completely subjective. Here is an Index of Spanish Words: I encourage you to go check this out before you read the story. Enjoy! Estrella turned the knob in the center of the large, plank door. On either side of the hall in front of her, … Continue reading CW9–Abue
Thank you, my dearest classmates and readers, for joining me so far on this journey! Mid-semester—already! Time to fix a milestone: this is the hour we look back and take stock of all we have offered the world thus far in literary prowess. Journal entries have been a joy to write! Digging deep into … Continue reading J8–Milestone
Free writing week! I've had this idea for awhile: writing an additional scene to Anastasia's rather ambiguous ending. Don't misunderstand: Grandmama's closing words are some of my favorites, but as a hopeless romantic I can't help wondering what was happening in the Green Room as the grand entry was being arranged. If you have not … Continue reading CW8–In the Green Room
This post is much too short to convey the wonder and beauty of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us! And Peter said to them, “…you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord … Continue reading J7–Same Power
Yes! I think I may actually like this story of mine!! Yaay! I know on my About Me page, I describe myself as more whimsical and westerns don't really fall into the starry-eyed category--I am whimsical, but I have grown up on westerns! Maybe it's the legendry of the Wild West which draws me to … Continue reading CW7–A Western Retelling
I wrote a narrative poem based on the biblical story of Joseph. It didn't turn out quite as I would have wished but then I'm no master poet...Maybe I should rewrite it in prose--I do love Joseph's story! Anyways, I kept a constant ten syllables per line, six lines per stanza with an AABBCC rhyme … Continue reading CW6–The Journey of Joseph
Eeek! Poetry. Hold on to your hats, boys and girls, as we plunge into an analysis of this complex art. Poetry has always intimidated me. It’s such a complex and detailed art, I sincerely doubt my abilities in doing it justice and much less in ever mastering it. There it looms in front of … Continue reading J6–Ode to Poetry
Harvest of Stars 