Merry Christmas to you and yours.May this season bring you tidings of joy. May your family be gathered around And your face far from a frown. May you get snow if you wish And a loved one’s kiss. May peace wrap you like a hug And be sent from God above. May you be theContinue reading “A Christmas Blessing”
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Grateful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I know a lot of people are super excited for the food: deep fried turkey, seasoned mash potatoes, casseroles of all kinds, honeyed rolls, and sweet potatoes seasoned with pecans–makes my stomach growl just thinking about it! So how did we get so lucky to have a day like this? Everyone knowsContinue reading “Grateful Thanksgiving”
A Voice to Choose
My heart is heavy The journey weighs The strength of dreams slowly wanes Such majesty, such wonder from a story they say is too long A new edit. A new improvement But word count restricts it’s movement.A daunting task. An impossible request To satisfy this yearning inside my chest. “give up” sweet whispers inside myContinue reading “A Voice to Choose”
The Writing Struggle
Every writer has a least favorite type of scene to write. Some writers don’t like writing dialogue. Others don’t like the romantic bits. As for me? Well, one of my least favorite types of scenes to write are battle scenes. Battle scenes and other various action sequences bring out my reluctant groan! “But Nikki, youContinue reading “The Writing Struggle”
One Year Anniversary!
You know what’s super exciting to think about? Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary for my website! For an entire year, I’ve been uploading two posts a week! Now, whether or not I’ll be able to continue doing that is up in the air, but I hope you’ll take a moment with me to justContinue reading “One Year Anniversary!”
Tales from a Renaissance Fair
This past weekend, I had the great opportunity to go and enjoy a Renaissance Festival. I’ve always loved them. The costumes, the buildings, the reenactments. They all add to a kind of magic that fills the air. I was super excited to go. I hoped it would reignite my passion for my stories or giveContinue reading “Tales from a Renaissance Fair”
To Be Nice
You’d think it would be a given, right? Whenever you meet someone, go to a new place, start a new job, or even when you’re hanging out with a group you’ve hung out with a thousand times, you’d think it would just be a given that people would be nice. However, you have to rememberContinue reading “To Be Nice”
In 10 Years.
Do you remember those “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” questions? Or maybe they were the “where do you see yourself in 5, 7, or 15 years?” You get them in school, in interviews, and even from family. It’s made to make you ponder your future, what you want out of life, andContinue reading “In 10 Years.”
Honestly…
It’s been a rough week and I really hadn’t thought about what to put on paper. I’ve been trying to take things day by day, because sometimes, that’s all you can do. Last week, on my way to work, the muffler pipe on my truck snapped. Someone at my work was kind enough to rigContinue reading “Honestly…”
Sturdy Little Pecans
Some people have green thumbs. Some don’t. Some have an elaborate garden while others just have a few flowers. Me? Well, I’m trying to grow pecan trees. Just a couple pecan trees, but it’s proving more of a challenge than I thought. I’m not going to give up. One day, I will have my ownContinue reading “Sturdy Little Pecans”
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