Dear readership, I recently had the opportunity to interview a fantastic person named Ben. He’s my brother; wise for his age. You might want to read what he has to say about the incoming season. Amelia: What does summertime mean to you? Ben: It means freedom. Amelia: Freedom from what? Ben: Freedom from school, and…
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We have made a tree today
{This was written during my Donne phase (that I will never fully be able to leave behind).} We have made a tree today Planted in the sky, that when we die, soiled Death might fly, and rot might humbly float away. Tangles dangle in the clouds, tubey roots kept smooth and white. No black soil…
God Loves You
2/8/15 What calling is more fulfilling than art? What can rival the euphoria of creativity? For when the artist sculpts a statue, throws paint on canvas, or sings a song that brings tears to eyes, he is imitating the very action of God.
The World of Lizzie and Me
Most people haven’t heard of the mind palace. It is a beautiful phantasm, a glorious self-delusion. If you want to remember or to escape, it is a safe haven in which to do so. Close your eyes and concentrate, visualizing every aspect of the palace you are building. I start with a worn down door…