Saturday, March 26

The End Has Come

Ironically, there was never an end to When the End Comes...  Until now.


And, yes, my diet was ruined.  Though I wasn't really on a specific plan, other than to eat.  Come to think of it, I haven't stopped eating, so maybe my diet wasn't ruined?

Friday, March 25

Walk on Fear, Someday to Fly

I'm fighting the fear.  I've let it keep me from editing my stories, from finishing old projects, and from moving forward on new ones. But that's the fast track to nothing.

I remember my first rejection letter. I had sent a short story to a magazine and waited a few months for a reply. I expected a rejection, but knew there was a possibility that they'd buy it. When I opened my rejection letter, I wasn't discouraged; I wasn't beaten down. For some odd reason that I still can't quite explain, I was encouraged and excited. Probably because I'd taken another step forward, and I knew I would still take the next step forward.

And I am.  I've just started a Facebook Fan Page.  Take a look.  It's my new Facebook home.

Someday I'll walk. Then my feet will fly over the land and the wind will refresh my face, and I will run.

Today, I take another step with my head held high.


What fear are you facing?  What will you do to overcome it and keep moving forward?

Friday, March 18

War with Allergies

This is a formal notice to you, allergens and misery makers, that you have trespassed on our, this blog writer's collective senses, territory and harassed our members without indication of cessation.  We can only understand this to be an invasive act of war.  Therefore, we will take appropriate countermeasures against you and your malicious offenses until you have been driven from our territory or killed outright.  Should you wish to surrender and withdraw your forces from our territory, you must do so immediately.  We have already begun our actions against you and will strengthen our efforts with the new day.  If you choose to stay, you may expect our best and most persistent fighters to face you until you are slain.  No mercy or quarter will be offered.  You will not be victorious.  This is your only warning.

Friday, March 11

Favorite ...Disney Movie

On a recent road trip, out of the blue I asked everyone in the car, "What's your favorite Disney movie?"

When it was my turn to answer, I couldn't limit to just one.  I like several, and for different reasons.  Here's the list I came up with.

  • Sleeping Beauty  ~  Princess Aurora is beautiful, but it's Prince Phillip and Merryweather, the fighters and defenders of the movie, who make this one sweet.  I loved Merryweather's spunk so much, I dressed like her for Halloween once.  And who could turn down a man who would face and defeat a dragon of Hell to save his love?
  • Beauty and the Beast  ~  The friendship that grows from this one is the highlight of the story.  Belle learns to see past the outward appearance, and she notices when the Beast is selfless.  The Beast is given a chance to act like a human, and the transformation of his heart melts mine.
  • Mulan  ~  A coming-of-age story with honor, danger, a hopeful wish of romance, building friendships, and a large goal.  All with a happy ending.  This is my favorite type of story to write, and this one is arranged beautifully.
  • The Princess and the Frog  ~  I love to watch opposites Naveen and Tiana, a lazy party guy and a workaholic woman, find the balance of play and work.  And I like that Naveen catches on a little quicker than Tiana does and is ready to sacrifice.  These two are crafted well for each other.
  • Tangled  ~  The adventure is fun, Mother Gothel is frighteningly convincing - making an excellent villain, and I couldn't love Eugene and Rapunzel more.  But the end makes this movie.  Eugene's sacrifice ties my stomach in knots, and every time I fear that all is lost.  Yet in that loss, it is beautiful because Eugene's choice reminds me of Jesus of the Bible on His way to and hanging from the cross.  It leaves me speechless.

What's your favorite Disney movie?  What about it touches your heart?

Friday, March 4

Present, Experiences, Directly, Watched, Isn't, True


A thought built one sentence at a time with the goal of around five sentences in a week and the desperate attempt at a sensible overall idea tied together by the end. The post title will be one word from each sentence.

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Characters' pasts shape their present.

Experiences off the page, back in gradeschool, impact their thoughts today.

Though they may not know it directly.

Have you ever watched The Kid?

Isn't it true?

Isn't it true of you, too?