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September 28, 2015
“Scientific Experiment”
From the soon-to-be-released YA sci-fi novel, The Red Knot . . . “Chairman Mao?” Hu guessed. “Shi de. This was my father’s. He was a Red Army soldier. Read the quote on the back.” Hu took the faded paper and flipped the photo over. He read aloud, “Where do correct ideas come from? Do they […]
September 25, 2015
All The Rowboats by Regina Spektor
All the rowboats, in the paintings They keep trying to row away And the captain’s worried faces Stay contorted and staring at the waves They’ll keep hanging, in their gold frames For forever, forever and a day All the rowboats, in the oil paintings They keep trying to row away, row awayHear them whispering, French and […]
September 21, 2015
Days of the Guardian, Volume 3 – Coming in Fall 2015!
From the upcoming release, The Red Knot ! “I think that’s why the Guardian brought us all together,” Pastor Dave said. “It’s beneficial to be with other people who have experienced heartaches. We understand each other. You are each small heroes in your everyday actions of compassion and kindness. Like the Captain said at […]
September 18, 2015
The Dreamer
“What you had planned for evil, God had planned for good.” In one of my other lives, I’m a singer/songwriter. I’d like to share an original song that fits into the theme of Days of the Guardian, The Dreamer. Hope you enjoy it. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel if it’s your kinda thing… SIGN UP FOR THE […]
September 14, 2015
Happy Birthday, Dame Agatha Christie!
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September 11, 2015
The Sound Of Silence
Filed under: Soundtrack Tagged: 9/11, New York City, Paul Simon, Sound of Silence
September 2, 2015
Frogging
“No, Li, this row should be all knitting, not purling. When you work in the round, the right side is always facing you. Some people dislike purling, so they knit everything in the round.” “So, I have to undo all this?” Li looked up at Ellen in frustration. She responded by trying to make a […]
August 31, 2015
The Whole Big Wide World
“You can’t wear black today. It’s bad luck! Go home and change into red. Do I have to tell you everything?” Shu Rui smiles and nods. “Okay! Thank you for looking out for me, Ai Bao. You’re my best friend in the—“ “—whole—big—wide—world!” we say together. After laughing a lot, Shu Rui says, “I’m sorry […]
August 28, 2015
“Your Love Is Strong” Jon Foreman
This kinetic typography video was made by a high school student. Isn’t it great? (Jon Foreman is pretty awesome, too.) I love this version of The Lord’s Prayer… SIGN UP FOR THE D. MARIE PROKOP NEWSLETTER!Filed under: Soundtrack Tagged: christianity, God, jon foreman, kinetic typography, Lord's Prayer, Music, music video, soundtrack, Switchfoot
August 24, 2015
Have It Your Way
“I don’t know if you have ever thought about God before, Li. One of my favorite authors, a scholar named C.S. Lewis, once said, ‘There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and those to whom God says, “All right, then, have it your way.” Of course, only […]
