Today, we pause to remember the veterans. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of the first world war fell silent in armistice. War that had entangled the world because of a series of diplomatic treaties forever changed the landscape of the European fields and trenches…
“That time of year thou may’st in me behold,When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hangUpon those boughs which shake against the cold,-Bare ruin’d choirs, where late the sweet birds sang.”–William Shakespeare Sonnet 73 My best to you all,Megan
Visit the Smithsonian’s puzzle and game website, for a literary challenge! Good luck!http://www.smithsonianmag.com/games/Trivia-Shakespeares-Plays.html My best to you all,Megan
Hello!It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. Pst! Want to hear a secret? Just like that, an audience is drawn into The Book of Secrets. Yes, this is a book about secrets. A lot of secrets. Some of the secrets are certainly dark, but Arnold seems to be…
Hello! NaNoWriMo Other than alphabet soup, what exactly does this mean? National Novel Writing Month Each November, people try their hand at writing a novel (or, at least 50,000 words) within the month. Personally, I’ve not participated in NaNoWriMo, but it did get me thinking about how I got my start in writing, since this…
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.”– Abraham Lincoln My best to you all,Megan
Hello!It’s time for “Writer Wednesday” when I discuss another author and his or her book. For October’s posts, I will be discussing some seasonal classics. From the moment I read of the Tappan Zee, I know that autumn is truly here. As assuredly as leaves changing, apple cider simmering and pumpkins appearing in the fields,…
Autumn’s Mirth Whisper wind through Harvest’s door Enchanting with your welcome lure Have you seen the man in wait? Standing by the open gate Crows gather by his feet Waiting for October’s treat Red and yellow Fall to earth Green and orange Bring Autumn’s mirth Nestled on the lane below Pumpkins wait in twilight’s glow…