(free verse) No one wants me to bare my soul There’s too many sins, and I’ve hurt too many people My mind is free I don’t feel bad (except I do) Besides, they hurt me too and they’ve never said, “Sorry.” So, why should I pull out old wounds that I have locked away just... Continue Reading →
Take the “Fluff” Out
As a content writer, a phrase I hear far too often is "Can you just fluff it up?" Technically "fluff" refers to writing that is perceived as trivial or superficial. Writing and word usage can be tricky, but your content isn't a pillow. "Fluff" is for people who have nothing of value to say. Your... Continue Reading →
Pauly Shore and Shakespeare
Comparing two works so vastly different such as Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors and the 1992 Blockbuster film Encino Man can be quite a feat. The use of language alone presents many challenges. William Shakespeare is known as the father of the English language because he broke so many of the rules of language during the... Continue Reading →
Bliss
The touch of ceramic, cool on my lips Hot liquid pours in, savory sweet bliss Each sip fills my heart, joy brims to overflow Memories flow, warm through my mind Fresh cut grass, green and rolls of hay bales in the field Chasing chicken through the pen, feathers fly through the air Playing in... Continue Reading →
The Top
spinning, spinning round and round tippy toes pattering on the ground hands outstretched with fingers flared tresses flying through the air tippy toes pattering on the ground sunlight bouncing all around tresses flying through the air carefree smiles while mother is there sunlight bouncing all around teetering toddler falls to the ground carefree smiles while... Continue Reading →
Fall from Grace
the fall of man perpetuated a domino effect the Creator's perfect plan absolutely wrecked and under the arrogant guise of longing to be all-knowing man fell easily prey the devil's malicious toying we long for things that are vile and desire to have control when in fact what we are doing is surrendering to the immoral the enemy wants us right... Continue Reading →
How Do We Make a Positive Change in the World Around Us?
How Do We Make a Positive Change in the World Around Us?.
A Precious Necessity
Nap time is a precious commodity in our home, especially for me. From the moment my daughter's eyes open in the morning until the moment they finally close at night, she's a handful. My own personal two-year-old "tear-up-the-house tornado". My little jabber-jaw. The only peace I get during daytime hours is during her nap time.... Continue Reading →
Finding Time to Write
Unlike many of you, I have difficulty finding time to write. (sarcasm intended) I am a stay-at-home mommy with a busy teenager and an active toddler. My daily routine consists of potty training, running my kids around (the typical soccer mom, minus the soccer), band practice and writing music (that's a whole different topic), cleaning, laundry,... Continue Reading →
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