fiction
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What My Favorite Books Have Taught Me
Books have always been my escape, my inspiration, and my teachers. From the unforgettable worlds of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe to the practical wisdom of Damon Zahariades and Joe Sanfelippo, the books I’ve read have shaped how I think, work, and grow. Stephen King: The Art of Storytelling & Facing Fear King’s novels… Continue reading
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Echoes Under the Willow: Celebrating the Class of 2025
Beneath the Whispering Willow’s shade, In Hesperides’ serene glade, The class of twenty-twenty-five, Now stands prepared to rise and thrive. With roots entwined in common ground, Their branches stretched to dreams unbound, They’ve weathered storms and brightened days, Growing stronger in wisdom’s gaze. The willow whispers soft and low, Of journeys that these graduates know,… Continue reading
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Whispers of Collected Wonders
Some collect memories. Some collect fleeting moments of wonder. I collect both—captured in delicate treasures that whisper stories only the heart can hear. My snowglobes are tiny dreamscapes, holding swirling flakes and frozen scenes, little worlds locked in time. Each one speaks of places I’ve wandered, places I long to see, or moments worth remembering.… Continue reading
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Roots of Love, Branches of Light
5/12/24 Beneath the willow’s verdant grace, Where whispers weave through leaves’ embrace, A mother’s love, so soft and still, Flows like a stream, a gentle rill. Beneath the stars, in silent night, The willow stands, a solemn sight, For mothers passed, its leaves do weep, In tender memory, they keep. Their love endures, a flame… Continue reading
