The Writing Life
“What I try to do is write. I may write for two weeks ‘the cat sat on the mat, that is that, not a rat.’ And it might be just the most boring and awful stuff. But I try. When I’m writing, I write. And then it’s as if the muse is convinced that I’m serious and says, ‘Okay. Okay. I’ll come.’” — Maya Angelou
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Some books fail to transcend the young adult fantasy genre. Others differ. Because of that — or maybe because I simply desire a good story, language, and imagery — I try to not to pay too much attention to whether I’m reading “young adult” or “adult” novels.
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“It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key.” — Winston Churchill
It’s unfair to use Churchill’s enigma quote out of context. In context, Churchill is speaking of Russia and his uncertainty about how Russia will act. As such, his words contain broader implications; many situations leave a person wondering how events will unfold and people will behave. [Read more…] about Alphabet Adventure: E is for Enigma
Art often proves a subject difficult to pin down—the butterfly refusing to be caught in a net or pinned to the board. It flutters about the room, bumping against lamps and windows. Its would-be captors stare at it and query, “What is it?” [Read more…] about Why Art Matters for the Church
This article’s title obviously, and without apology, plays off the post “B is for the B Sides” published a few weeks ago. However, the letter “d” begins many “dark” words: devil, dastardly, doubt, despair, depression. The letter also starts neutral words: deliberate, for example, could center a person undergoing a trial. He or she makes a deliberate choice to believe God is good despite a chronic illness or prolonged unemployment.
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