Lugubrious hints at a definition with its sound. The rare person might be able to speak the word in staccato, but most people roll the word off. It comes out slow and somehow depressing. As such, Eeyore epitomizes the adjective.
Archives for October 2017
Creative Life Truths: Fear is Necessary
As a writer or artist, ruts come easily. The finished product may be good, excellent even, but it falls within acceptable limits. As an example: my poetry. My standard style employs short lines and couplets. I like it; it gives room for invention. However, it quickly becomes “du jour”—in graduate school, people could identify my poems by the lines, no name or signature required. The form grew restrictive, definitive.
Write Right Dresses Up as a Little Teapot for Halloween
Alphabet Adventure: K is for Kawaii
Oh, okay. Few people probably know the word “kawaii,” but I do. It means “cute” in Japanese, and I share it because of this ridiculous cat. Isn’t it the cutest, funniest thing ever?! Mine is somewhere in transit, and I plan to name it Harvey since I didn’t bring home the kitten I found while helping with cleanup in the Houston area.
Failure and Freelancing
Sometimes, despite my best efforts, my work fails to satisfy a client. A few of those clients encourage and critique. Others rail and compare a current project to past ones. I become silent and endure both because—what can I say?
Five Fantasy and Science Fiction Authors to Share with Your Son
Since I wrote about books to share with one’s daughter, I felt I shouldn’t neglect the sons. I would argue, however, that the books listed here, as well as the ones found in the daughters’ post, could be read by both genders. The Keyes’ novel stands as a particular example; it entails how people with developmental disabilities are treated. In any case, here are some books for the boys. [Read more…] about Five Fantasy and Science Fiction Authors to Share with Your Son