I wish my words had stayed in my mouth. But they sat there, smoldering, burning my throat. So I spoke them. And instead of relieving the hurt, I smote you with my tongue. A cacophony of notes, They fell, Limp and dull at your feet. The fire in my throat has been lulled to sleep... Continue Reading →
Testament of Youth has had a hold on my heart since the first time I watched the beautifully haunting film. Something about the tragedy and pathos of the story resonates so deeply in me. I believe Vera Brittain's WWI memoir is meant to have that affect on one. There's good reason for why this book was... Continue Reading →
Seventy Seven Years Ago: It's almost implausible, that seventy-seven years ago, today, war exploded, raining down fire, on a sleepy nation. Here I sit, comfort and warmth surrounding me, while seventy seven years ago, this morning, men lost their lives, their peace, their sanity, their bodies in fire. Here I sit, whole and unperturbed, while... Continue Reading →
Hello friends! It feels like I haven't just sat down and chatted with y'all in a while. Book reviews, short stories, opinions, and all are great, but its good to step back and just talk about the little things. Anyway, in light of Thanksgiving on tomorrow here's what I'm thankful for. Family - cliche I... Continue Reading →
Old photographs lay scattered across the empty lament floor. Everything else – bed, chairs, table, bookcase, television – all five pieces of furniture to his name were gone, he’d sold them on EBay the week before. He’d passed the last seven nights on the floor in a sleeping bag that kept him as warm as... Continue Reading →
For most little kids, some teenagers, and let's be honest, adults too, October is often characterized by anticipation for Halloween. Everyone loves candy and pulling together a creative costume, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with those things. Halloween is the only day of the year where it's completely acceptable to walk up to any neighbor's... Continue Reading →
When it comes to pretty covers, there's a 75% chance my admiration for the aesthetic will overpower that wise little voice that tells me the book isn't worth my $20. Alas, such is the case with The Love Letter. Now I hope you don't find this review overly critical, but when it comes to Christian fiction... Continue Reading →
I wish I was a better writer. That I could take the words in my hands and mold them to the depths inside of me for all the world to see. I wish I could convey emotion easily. That the words would slip from my pen and onto the paper and you would understand beyond... Continue Reading →
Recently I complied a list of my favorite quotes and I wanted to share my most favorite of favorites here with you. These are the quotes that've touched me most deeply, some in ways that are hard for me to explain. I'm not going to offer explanations for them, I'm just going to let the... Continue Reading →
