There are different interpretations and traditions surrounding the season of advent: wreath-making (here’s a great article with more about this), lighting candles, singing certain songs, and reading specific Bible passages. All of these traditions celebrate one thing: the “advent” (important event) of Christ’s birth. Each Sunday, I will share a scripture passage and song forContinue reading “First Sunday of Advent Reading”
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One Year of Classic Reads
This is my 47th post, one day after my 1 year anniversary of starting this blog. My original goal was one post per week, which would be 52 in a year. My posts were much more sporadic at first, and I was also figuring out how to start my own business this year, so I’llContinue reading “One Year of Classic Reads”
What I’m Thankful for in #2020
As we are in 2020, I thought I would share 20 things I have been thankful for in the last year: My faith is the foundation of my life. Whenever things are rocky or seem hopeless, my faith in God and His plan get me through. I pray, I hope, and I try to liveContinue reading “What I’m Thankful for in #2020”
NaNoWriMo Week 3
So far, I have to admit I have a love/hate relationship with NaNoWriMo. I love that it’s getting me to write MORE, but I’m not convinced that simply writing a large quantity of words helps my life goal of continually learning how to write better. Total words so far: 25,013 What I’ve learned about Nanowrimo:Continue reading “NaNoWriMo Week 3”
Frankenstein, or Modern Prometheus
Frankenstein isn’t just a story about a crazy scientist and a horrifying, murderous monster. It’s a deep, thought-provoking work about the human condition, written with beautifully prose.
NaNoWriMo Week 2
Well, I didn’t make amazing progress in this second week. I have the usual excuses: tiredness, doing other work, the malaise that the election and the uprise in the pandemic leaves in its wake. Still, I am enjoying working on my modern Jane Austen tale, which follows four sisters in their teens and early twenties.Continue reading “NaNoWriMo Week 2”
Jane Austen (Action Figure) Adventures, Episode 3
And now, for the conclusion…who is knocking on the door? What gentleman-of-fortune has come to call, and possibly ask for Jane’s hand in marriage?
NaNoWriMo Week 1
Keeping in mind that I only decided to start NaNoWriMo on November 4th, and not counting any other writing projects I am working on besides my YA Modern Jane Austen novel, here are my stats for week 1: Weekly total: 6,215 words Are these wonderfully-written, publishable words? NO. But then again, that’s what NaNoWriMo isContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Week 1”
Jane Austen (Action Figure) Adventures, Episode 2
Last time we saw Jane, she was in danger of drowning.. Will she be able to climb out? “I found a pumice stone, and have hoisted myself up.” “What are men to rocks and mountains?” Now that she’s dried off, she hears a knock on the door. Who could it be? A gentleman caller? AndContinue reading “Jane Austen (Action Figure) Adventures, Episode 2”
NaNoWriMo Newbie
I honestly hadn’t heard of NaNoWriMo before I started blogging at the end of November last year. Since I have never done it before, I thought I would give it a shot.
Classic Reads 