Another rainy Friday, but a good one spent in New York City. Visited the Morris Jumel Mansion with my class and took in a few Washington Heights sites.
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Some Shared Work "Book Riot"
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and come what May
They say April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but so far the month has been filled with the gloomiest of days. Here are some photos taken at the end of April. Hopefully more to come.
Bronx Zoo
Even on a dreary, rainy day, something as pure as a trip to the zoo can make you feel like a kid again.
Spring and 25,000 Words
Hello Blue
A few more shots from two evenings ago, plus some experimenting with kitchenware and photo editing.
Passage (For Purple Rain)
Unexpected loss changes us. We find ourselves in the depths of introspection, facing our own mortality--looking for answers, solutions, or even a simple story to tell. In many ways we are the authors of our own personal novel, whether we wish to seize every precious moment granted to us or not. In reflecting upon the … Continue reading Passage (For Purple Rain)
In Anticipation for Earth Day
Dark forest hills before my softly uncovered eyes. It is only through you do the born have meaning, purpose, knowing. And for this, I am. Forever grateful. This Earth Day, take that one extra special moment to show the world you care. We are only given one chance in this lifetime. Let's give back … Continue reading In Anticipation for Earth Day
How to Let Go of Yesterday
Some more blog sharing. This goes out to anyone who ever struggled with the past in hopes of laying the groundwork for a hopeful future.
Writing As Habit
For anyone who has ever struggled to embrace their inner writer.
Embrace discipline, ditch the theatrics and turn your creativity into a habit.
“I hate writing, I love having written.” Dorothy Parker
About a year and a half ago, I committed to something scary. While I’d done it a million times before, it was far from second nature. I had years of experience, plenty of hours devoted to the task, and yet…and yet…I was truly and genuinely frightened to proceed.
I told myself to “get a grip,” took a deep breath, and plunged right in, reminding myself that my fear would never again reach this peak – that it was all a downhill glide once I got on the right path.
I donned my bathing suit, braved the fit forms and uncurious stares of the college-student-gauntlet set before me, and just jumped in. The water temperature of the university’s pool took my breath away and within a few minutes, I was…
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