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Cabbages and Kings
The time has come,’ the Walrus said, To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax — Of cabbages — and kings — And why the sea is boiling hot — And whether pigs have wings.’ Lewis Carroll I’m determined to complete 2 things this week. My art project for my…
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Breaking the Ice
A group of waxen figures smiling without warmth. Obscure beneath the smooth exterior, connection is hidden.
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The Pen of Chaos
A dangerous endeavor, spilling ink across the page. Who knows what hornet’s nest or horror may emerge at provocation. Will spring forth a muse or a monster? Who can say? The spark blazes to life. It goes where it will. Who can check its course? It bleeds past the edge of the page and burns,…
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The Sow of Despond
“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” Matthew 7:6 ESV In the allegorical “The Pilgrim’s Progress” there is a swamp called “the Slough of Despond” where Pilgrim gets hopelessly stuck. Well, we were stuck — two girls…
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My Midlife Non-Crisis
I’m going through a little bit of what I like to call a “midlife renaissance”. It started during the COVID yearsTM when my husband was complaining (justifiably, sorry, sorry) about me being on twitter too much and I got sick of politics. I passive aggressively decided to read some books and cut back on twitter,…
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The Ear of Courage
It hears all manner of things with resolve, Pressing down the taste of fear with purpose to answer the call. Blind to what comforts may be found by retreat into the shadows. Girded with grit that knows what treasure is worth the cost.
Writ & Whimsy
Old fashioned thoughts about writing, humor, faith and life.
Writ & Whimsy 