Here is the second and last part of my short story, "The Boy Who Found Time." If you haven't read Part 1, you can do so here. I hope you enjoy reading it! I also love hearing from you, so feel free to leave feedback and tell me what you think. Photo by Trinity Kubassek… Continue reading Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
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Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but sometimes I get caught up in what I can and can't do, letting my skills define me. This classic Harry Potter quote discusses this struggle. “It is our choices…that show who we really are, far more than our abilities.” J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
Happy Monday! I hope you've been thriving, but if not, maybe this quote can encourage you. It's from the novel Frankenstein, which is a great read if you have the time. “Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it." Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Life is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
The photos below were both taken on March 12th around 7:30 a.m., but I didn't take them on the same day. I took the first picture exactly one year ago, in 2024, and I took the second one today, in 2025. A gorgeous March sunrise in 2024 A beautiful March sunrise in 2025 Now that… Continue reading The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com It's hard. It's hard to get out of bed. It's hard to accomplish our tasks. It's hard to have fun. It's hard to smile. Sometimes, it's hard to live. Unfortunately, there's not an easy fix to this. But thankfully for us, a difficult life doesn't guarantee a pointless one,… Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
There are many paths in life, and we each have to choose which one to take. Once we've chosen one, we often look back and wonder if we made the right decision. A couple months ago, I wrote this nonfiction short story/creative essay reflecting on the life of a mother. I always wondered what kind… Continue reading Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
Happy Monday! We made it to another week. Here's a quick motivational quote from Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit. "Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever. You just have to live." Natalie Babbit, Tuck Everlasting Life is beautiful. But we're often too busy trying to… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
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