Books, Humanity & Divine Expression
Why You Should Read Melody
Happy Halloween, friends! Anyone else already stuffed with peanut butter cups? I'm expecting many mermaids at my door tonight, despite the snow (!!), and thought, in light of that, now is an excellent time to talk about my recent experience as a beta reader. I...
Portfolio Project Progress Week One
It has been one week since I officially began working on my portfolio project, so it's time for an update! This month, I am creating a writing swipe file of approximately 20 slides, which will be available on this site. It will include examples of great writing from...
Dear Lucy
If I'm honest with myself, I'm never not in an Anne of Green Gables kind of mood. Anne Shirley seems to be the ever-present angel on my shoulder, whispering, "Life is beautiful. Life is extraordinary. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Keep trying." Today, I'm...
Where I Am Right Now: Mid-October 2017
First of all, how are there only 11 days until Halloween?! It isn't my favorite holiday of the year, but I love It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (Have I seen It? Bahahahahahahaha!). And peanut butter cups. Oh, and dress...
Realistically Unrealistic
While still in elementary school, I became obsessed with the idea that the elements of nature are not to be controlled by human hands. I wanted that kind of power! As someone who is always cold, the ability to stop the wind in its tracks would definitely come in...
My Year at Hogwarts
Between school and dance classes, it took me the better part of a year to read all of Harry Potter. Over the course of that year, Harry and his friends taught me countless lessons about identity, family, determination, knowledge, beauty, love and friendship. I've...
Worldbuilding from the West
So, "worldbuilding." What the heck is that? When I first read this word several months ago, I immediately thought of--you guessed it--Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling accomplished the unthinkable; she made the entire world want to pack up their trunks and go to school. And...
My Top Three Skills
Month one of my Praxis experience is about building my personal brand, something that I've been lucky enough to be learning about for most of my life. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, I'm often reminded that branding is more than an attractive logo and a catchy...
Dear Kindred Spirit
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