I was laying in bed the other night, thinking of a new story idea and it got me wondering about heroes versus villains. If we all had a choice, we’d want to be the hero. I mean, we grow up used to it, right? Everyone wants to be the hero. The hero is liked. TheContinue reading “Believe in the Villain”
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Because Then it Ends
Have you ever been invested in a story that really brings out your wonder or makes you think about all the possibilities involved with it? How it could turn out or what plot twists might be in store? Several months ago, a new video game came out. It’s called The Legend of Zelda; Tears ofContinue reading “Because Then it Ends”
Let Yourself Rest
Laying in bed Thinking of too many things Bunch of thoughts in my head Of what the days may bring Need to do this Forgot to do that Find a moment of bliss Like a rabbit in a hat Take a moment to sit And puzzle out thoughts Am I a good fit? Or isContinue reading “Let Yourself Rest”
Spire in the Distance
Driving around this week, I had the cool opportunity to drive down a hillside. In the distance, surrounded by a bunch of trees, was this tall spiral building. It gleamed in the sunlight and wrapped up toward the sky like it was pointing the way forward. My drawing doesn’t do the building justice, but itContinue reading “Spire in the Distance”
Get to Know You
This week, I’ve been going through a list of questions I need to be able to answer for a meeting I have tomorrow. I got these questions from my coworkers who answered them in their meetings. I’m so thankful they gave them to me, because I’m not good at coming up with answers on theContinue reading “Get to Know You”
Helmeted Guinea Fowl
It’s a turkey! Look at that chicken! Quite common misperceptions about this little bird. I’ve lost count of how many times someone has looked at our guinea fowl in our walkthrough aviary and called it a chicken or a turkey. This spotted bird lives in Africa. They’re very chicken-like with the scratching and pecking theyContinue reading “Helmeted Guinea Fowl”
Passion
What is passion? What makes you smile? What just feels right? When you’ve been at it for a while? Is there a place, a career, a thought or two That makes you feel like you? Call it a purpose, call it a dream Call it a calling, but whatever it may be I hope itContinue reading “Passion”
Someday
How do you talk yourself upWhen you’ve got nothing to say?How do you boost yourselfWhen you’re sinking the other way? Do you take a step back?Think “maybe not today” Do you power through?And pray it will be okay? How do you defy your feelingsWhen they’re leading you astray?How do “buck up” When you feel yourContinue reading “Someday”
Keep Hope Alive
Back in 2021 I had the opportunity to interview Christian author Julie Lessman. She gave me a lot of good advice and I even shared it in a blog post here. After our meeting, she sent me an email full of good resources and advice. Along with it, she sent me an image from herContinue reading “Keep Hope Alive”
Guilty of Fraud
Ever feel like a fraud? Like you’re somewhere you don’t belong? “Oh, all these people are so much smarter than me. I don’t fit in with them.” Or “I don’t have the experience that they all do. How could I help in this situation?” Or maybe “I haven’t work on my stories in months. IContinue reading “Guilty of Fraud”
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