Ponderings on a Walk
One swallow. Bones and teeth and hair and all.Owl pellet. Strained of food, a dried up ball.Puzzlement. Owls ate what before the fall?
Day By Day
For those who may have been wondering what I have been about this summer since it obviously has not been writing, here is a post about my move to Oklahoma. Here I am at my new house. No, I don’t have any pictures of the piles of boxes that I’ve been unpacking for my main… Read More Day By Day
The Heavens Declare
Lift up your eyes Unto the sky For glory fills That arch up high The sun sinks down—God is a master craftsman. The stars shine bright—God endures forever. The wind gusts by—God walks throughout the earth. The sun comes up—God is faithful. The soft clouds float—God is the King of Peace. The clouds pile high—God… Read More The Heavens Declare
Thunder and Smoke
Thunder and lightning and trumpets and smoke!God lit on the mountain, and from there He spoke.His statutes are holy, His judgments are right–Thunder and lightning and smoke.God lit on the mountain, His presence a flame,The smoke of His holiness shrouding His name.He stooped to come down to the top of mount’s height.God lit the mountain… Read More Thunder and Smoke
And finally…stories
For all those who have been thinking, “Where are the stories? It’s far past August!” here they are, late but present (at least all that I could get my hands on). All three of these follow the story rules “Inspired by Sayings”. If you want a refresher as to which saying were the inspiration, you… Read More And finally…stories
Scary Dogs
A friend was telling me about her baby who doesn’t like loud noises. When he hears something loud, he will start making worried sounds and look at her. She assures him it’s okay. Sometimes that helps, and sometimes he decides it can’t be, really. He has been okay with dogs until recently. On a walk,… Read More Scary Dogs
Cousin Story Summer News
The Monsters Next Door By Xaris and Hannah Christensen A knight in armor is always ready for adventure….which is why Sir Humphrey is trying to hide his armor. Now his sister can’t send him out on quests, right? A Reversed Trope story. Co-written with Hannah Christensen. This Sea Air Isn’t Fresh. By Hannah Christensen Hyacinth… Read More Cousin Story Summer News
Storm Across the Heavens
A hush wraps all creation, not a bird dares voice a trill.The wind suspends its breath. Sky bends its ear. Each leaf is still.A shiver whispers through the air and echoes silently;The blazing sun veils face and bows with grave humility.A mighty rush–the top boughs stir as herald gust appear:The chariot of the mighty king… Read More Storm Across the Heavens
Titus 3:5-6
Cousin Stories…Slowly
Five people wrote a story for the story rules of “Building Falls”. Only one has submitted it to me (Thank you, Lexi Anders!) Alas, yes, that means mine is not ready yet, either. More on that soon. New Stories A Change of Heart By Lexi Anders The Lay of King Arjasp (not an active page… Read More Cousin Stories…Slowly
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