Robert Frost is an author that holds a special place in my heart. I remember diligently reading through his material for a high school poetry project, and those hours of work endeared him to me. There is a rustic, country charm to his work, and his simple words sing clear images of both the beauty … Continue reading Poetry Monday: Robert Frost
Writing
Poetry Monday: Veterans’ Day
Today, November 11, 2019, is Veterans’ Day in the United States and Armistice, or Remembrance Day, on the other side of the Atlantic. I wanted to share a famous poem on this Poetry Monday because it honors those who have passed and also those who bore the burden, and came home. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, … Continue reading Poetry Monday: Veterans’ Day
Poetry and Changes
The Poet's Thoughts by L. M. Montgomery It came to him in rainbow dreams,Blent with the wisdom of the sages,Of spirit and of passion born;In words as lucent as the mornHe prisoned it, and now it gleamsA jewel shining through the ages. I have been mulling over changing the direction of my blog. I love … Continue reading Poetry and Changes
Friday Four
Four Favorites I Go Back to Year After Year I am a creature of habit, and one of the habits I embrace most ardently is change, particularly the change of seasons. I long for the coziness of hot tea and sweaters as winter winds sweep through the trees. As winter draws to a close, I … Continue reading Friday Four
Friday Four: Four Reasons Why We Should Read
Last Sunday, my daughters and I spent a lazy afternoon lounging in lawn chairs under the apple tree. It was one of those drowsy days where the sun’s warmth and the drone of bees spread like honey, where the black-eyed susans were nodding gently in the lethargic breeze, and conversation was slow and quiet. We … Continue reading Friday Four: Four Reasons Why We Should Read
Monthly Reflections
Madeleine L'Engle once observed that man needs structure in the day just as the body needs a skeleton. This was in reference to students and children specifically, but I have found this especially true in a writer's life-or whenever there is a desire to be productive in any manner. I did not feel a particular … Continue reading Monthly Reflections
6 Recommendations if You Like Downton Abbey
The new Downton Abbey movie is coming out in September 2019, and if you are anything like me, September cannot get here fast enough. I have missed the plush setting, nuanced characters, and sizzling dialogue, and while I could watch reruns, I try to read as much as possible during the summer. I've been filling … Continue reading 6 Recommendations if You Like Downton Abbey
Friday Four
Four cozy, beautiful, or thoughtful links to get your weekend started In honor of Father's Day, here are a few features I thought my wonderful husband might enjoy. That amazing man just took us on a grueling 10 day road trip to see Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, Wind Cave National Park, and a multitude of … Continue reading Friday Four
Friday Four
Four cozy, beautiful, or thoughtful links to get your weekend started Happy first Friday of June! It really feels like summer now, doesn't it? The sun has been shining and we're already having to think about sunburn prevention. This list from Consumer Reports has been super helpful in trying to figure out how to protect … Continue reading Friday Four
Book Spotlight: Becoming Mrs. Lewis
A few posts back, I explored my struggles reading Patti Callahan's book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis. If I have had any influence over your reading life, I hope to redeem both this book and your opinion of me as a reviewer. First, a few caveats. If you are looking for a sweet or even passionate love … Continue reading Book Spotlight: Becoming Mrs. Lewis
Moira Ferrer 