"you can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me" CS Lewis
I had never seen anything like the fine gold and deep blue of the theater's ceiling. The theater had been built in the jazz age, it was evident in the geometrical patterns of ivory, gold, and bronze lining the ornate walls and roof. Sitting in my red velvet chair, my twelve-year- old mind pondered the... Continue Reading →
Oh my word. This book took the very air from my lungs. I had high expectations for Between Earth and Sky. The poetry of the title intrigued me, as did the haunting plot description and vibrant cover. Alma is a haunted woman. Her troubled state is obvious, but the misery of her past is a mystery to... Continue Reading →
Billions of words build up inside me, Crescendoing to one poetic symphony. I've not the faintest notion what to write. So many words in the world and none feel right. Nothing spectacular has taken place, Save that I'm reminded of God' grace. Books line the shelves, The vacuum hums, My little brother plays 'superheros' and... Continue Reading →
This summer has been full of good books! Unfortunately, I haven't been able to review them all, but these are my thoughts on the last three months' reads. I won't be summarizing plots on this post, but you can take a look at my Goodreads for more information. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys (5/5)... Continue Reading →
(For those who don't know what a satire is, it is a highly sarcastic response to a legitimate problem. Just keep in mind this post is dripping with sarcasm.) Cell phones have become essential in the daily lives of everyday Americans. They make the world faster and bring efficiency to both the business and social... Continue Reading →
In the May of 1933, German students gathered in universities to burn literature deemed "offensive" to the Third Reich. This is a vignette I wrote about this event. ~ The night wrapped its dark embrace around the students, enshrouding them despite the glowering flames. Their shouts pierced the crackle of the fire. Each shout and... Continue Reading →
I've been putting off this review for about a month now. My thoughts upon finishing it were rather scattered and my emotions disturbed, so I needed some time to sort my thoughts and feelings regarding 1984. 1984 is downright disturbing. As I told my mom, I felt like I needed to take a shower after reading it... Continue Reading →
I'm supposed to be editing my manuscript, but here I am procrastinating and writing this blog post. Any good cure for writer's block? Please let me know. Anyway, these are the films I've been watched this summer. Enjoy! Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel Are there any better movies than the Anne movies?... Continue Reading →
My legs twitch and my fingers itch. Electricity vibrates in my legs, up and down, up and down, side to side, side to side, shaking, shaking. An urge to run fast and far from here overtakes. Wanderlust kindles in my chest and pushes my heart back and forth, back and forth. Ants run atop my... Continue Reading →
