Tales and thoughts from a quiet soul and seeker of simple
Waiting... that's what I tell myself. Wait. Wait until you feel safe and secure again. Wait until we don't feel like we could lose our jobs. Wait until the world becomes compassionate again. Wait until we know being around loved ones isn't weighed down in awkwardly maintaining distance when we were made to be close.…
On life in the country, family history, and honoring my roots in a fast-paced life.
It's crazy to think I've been at this for four years. I haven't necessarily been your average blogger. I haven't found one particular niche I could pigeon hole myself in and rock at. But that was never what this was about. It's been a selfish outlet, but I hope some of it is entertaining-- if…
Continue reading ➞ Four Years and Counting–and Where is this Going?
As hundreds of writers are heaving their way through NaNoWri 2014, I am feeling overwhelmingly at peace with a short(ish) story I just finished. Awhile back, I was trudging through a lot of personal chaos. In many respects, I still am. In 20 days I will be finished with college and embarking on a very…
Over Labor Day weekend I found myself happily holed up at my family's cabin and it made me think how wonderful it is to have a place to just be. I think we all search for places like this, and most people try their best to make their home that safe place where they can…
So, I recently was working hard on a new post, only to find out all my subscribers got e-mailed out a drafted version of it. Needless to say, I am feeling unhappy this occurred. I was really excited about my post and getting to share it with everyone. It has been a few days in…
I don't know about you but my favorite stories have always been the great epics. Where evil has a truly terrifying face and is epitomized in one being that once conquered frees the world of a great hurt. Of surprising heroes that never thought of themselves as heroes- just trying to survive and do the…
Simply & Softly 