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Autumn’s Blessings
Clouds lying low in the sky, The smell of warm apple pie, Leaves of orange, red, and gold, Such a lovely sight to behold! Picking the perfect pumpkin, Races through leaves–who will win? Shorter days, longer nights, Rainbow foliage brings delights! A chill in the air, But the kids don’t care As they ramble and…
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Excerpt from WIP Arianna – Part of Chapter 4
When I walked into Nana’s house that day, she turned, elbow-deep in flour as she made bread, and said, “You’re home early.” “I quit.” I took a seat at the table, placed my interlocked hands on its surface, and stared at my peeling nail polish. “You what?” “I quit my job.” “Why would you do…
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The Only Way to Fail is to do Nothing
No one wants to talk about, or even think about, failure. Fear of failure is what keeps us from acting, from trying new things, from fulfilling our dreams. Because there’s that little nagging voice in the back of our heads that whispers, “What if you fail? If you don’t try it in the first place,…
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An Everlasting Love
The vows we said The day we wed, A promise made As we bade Farewell to the past, Hello to a future to last. Through the years, Laughter and tears, Happiness and sorrow, And hope for tomorrow– Our foundation is love, Precious gift from above. Our rings a token Of a circle never broken, Blessed…
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Excerpt from WIP Arianna – Beginning of Chapter 3
After leaving Brad’s house, I drove in circles until I pulled into McDonald’s and ordered a large fries, two cheeseburgers, and a Coke. I found a spot under a tree in the corner of the parking lot and turned off the car. I kept the radio on and spent the next ten minutes eating…
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Review of Emilia: The Darkest Days in History of Nazi Germany Through a Woman’s Eyes by Ellie Midwood
Warning: contains spoilers. Every so often, a novel feels so real that the characters seem to be breathing right off the page. Emilia is one of those stories. The title clearly states what this book is about, but it doesn’t give away the horrors that the protagonist, Emilia Brettenheimer, endures during World War II. Emilia…
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Precious Child of Mine
Little one, I love you so. I watch as you grow. From the day our eyes first met, I have never had a regret. Booboo kisses on the knees, Climbing, hanging out of trees, Learning, playing, having fun, Crawling, walking, and then the run– The days feel long, But such is life’s song That short…
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Excerpt from WIP Arianna – Chapter 22
I stared across the room at Great-Grandma’s painting called “Mom” for a while, the mess of colors blending and blurring. I nodded. “I don’t even know where to begin. I’ve been trying so hard to rebuild my life these past several weeks, Nana, and now–now it feels like it’s crumbling apart. It’s pathetic that a…
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Review of Hope Dies Last: An Alaskan Adventure by Megan Webb
When I started reading Megan Webb’s book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The main character, Mekana, works in a pet store in New Mexico and lives in an apartment with her sister, Bird. The sisters are obviously close and love quoting movies, being goofy, and having fun. While Bird is outgoing and easily has…
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Heart and Home
A roof, walls, and a floor, Windows, a garage, and a door, These things a house make, But to create a home we take Memories, laughter, and tears, Family and friends for years– Spun together with a thread of love, This gift so precious from above. Mortar the bricks holds together, But our joy can…
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