Elizabeth Russell's Blog, page 15
February 7, 2019
Colder
Colder than the ice caps Colder than the sea Colder than the shriven cornstalks Shivering ‘mong the scree Cold now is our country Cold now are our men Colder are the children Cold as a dying breed When women walk the coldness And their husbands walk away When children haunt the houses That … Continue reading Colder →
February 2, 2019
Flames
The world erupted in flames. It was a small world, barely any bigger than your backyard. In fact, if you grabbed a measuring stick right now and went out to your backyard, and measured it furlong by furlong, you’d find that the flaming world was actually ever so slightly smaller. So for most people, it … Continue reading Flames →
January 27, 2019
The Tempest – A Gloriously Fun Shakespeare
I read this for probably the third time this past year. I was asking myself yesterday what my favorite Shakespeare is, and it feels like an impossible question to answer. But if I ask myself which one I read the most often… The Tempest wins!! I’ve read it before, and I’m sure I’ll read it … Continue reading The Tempest – A Gloriously Fun Shakespeare →
January 26, 2019
Weirdly Whimsical Words
As I was falling asleep the other night I ran through words to help me fall asleep, and I was using the letter W. What came out ended up being a lovely vignette! Why worry when The woman begins To wield the weirdly words? — A whimsical charm A mystical yarn That reveals itself to … Continue reading Weirdly Whimsical Words →
January 25, 2019
Her Charism
Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very bad at being sad. Life was often sad for her, as it is for everyone, and she would reflect on the sadness, let it envelop her, and accept it. But she was a little too sanguine to do it well. When she spoke of … Continue reading Her Charism →
January 24, 2019
I’m on a Podcast!
I was recently interviewed on a podcast for authors! Hear all about Trinian, when I began writing, my struggles with writing, and more! Thanks to Darshaun McAway for having me on his show!
January 23, 2019
The Barren Garden
Where barren bones bring no life to straggling gardens, some seeds new and vibrant should be planted. But where do we find such soulful seedlings? Where should we plant our special plantlings? Plant and do not worry, for yesterday has passed away. Plant and rejoice, for tomorrow has a way of coming. Plants aplenty come … Continue reading The Barren Garden →
A Barren Garden
Where barren bones bring no life to straggling gardens, some seeds new and vibrant should be planted. But where do we find such soulful seedlings? Where should we plant our special plantlings? Plant and do not worry, for yesterday has passed away. Plant and rejoice, for tomorrow has a way of coming. Plants aplenty come … Continue reading A Barren Garden →
January 16, 2019
Timothy Zahn May Be the Best Star Wars Author – But He’s Not For Me
I read Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn, early in 2018, and to be honest, and I wish I could’ve liked it better since it included aspects that I really love about the Star Wars universe! As a child, I read Gertrude Watson’s Jedi Apprentice, Last of the Jedi, and Jedi Quest series and … Continue reading Timothy Zahn May Be the Best Star Wars Author – But He’s Not For Me →
January 14, 2019
A Whole New World in the Hundred Acre Wood
(An add-on article for my original post: how to motivate children to read more and my 2018 reading list) I grew up on Winnie the Pooh. I watched the classic movies, of course, and also the late 90’s and early 2000’s TV shows on Disney Channel on Saturday mornings, but my fondest memories of Winnie … Continue reading A Whole New World in the Hundred Acre Wood →
