Books have always gotten me through tough times. I would sit on my bed and travel to magical lands when I wasn’t able to go anywhere. I loved to get to know all of the different characters. I think that’s what sparked my love of writing because I never had to leave my characters once ...

I have cried tears that could fill buckets. I cried tears when those very buckets turned to cold showers-cold, breath-catching. Then catching and cutting my heart, deep and sudden. I have cried tears that have turned into oceans. I would gladly cross for those that would follow after me.I know plenty who would never risk jumping a puddle to ...

This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The only difference is the words that are used. A tradition is just a habit that happens at a specific time of year. I have written about how my life hasn’t physically ...

I am a huge gift person. I love getting gifts for my friends to let them know that I was thinking about them. My favorite memories from my teenage years were the random trips to Borders and Barnes & Noble with my parents. I was one of those kids who had my Christmas list separated ...

Kelgen sat with his legs crossed on the edge of the dead forest where he found Jethus. Branches like twisted arms wrestled in a constant breeze sweeping from the east. Under his breath, he recited a prayer to the Four Gods, the words tapping into a language that could only be understood when embracing magic. ...

Life     Celebrating life          Life’s celebrations Acknowledge growth           Newness                  Awareness It connects     Old with new As we journey through    Building foundations         And stepping stones             ...

Friendship blooms in the rarest places created from the most unusual cases becoming familiar faces   Life’s journey connects us with no push or fuss staying interconnected is a must as we travel our expeditions   Unique we are outstanding and grand amazing we will be no matter our plan

As we enter into March, my thoughts are turning towards Spring. It is right around the corner, right? Winter’s days are numbered. Right? I mean, how long can the snow possibly last with temperatures soaring in the high 40s? Of course, hope springs eternal – until I look at the weather forecast. High of 20 ...

Readjusting my mind a friend to understand I wish to find wishing well in a world unkind Why should I sit lonely in despair? Alone, I sit in this chair trying hard to remember “Life isn’t fair” Finding myself shrouded in delusions conjuring my own illusions knowing I have many confusions with nothing left to ...