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Reading, Writing, Pondering: Big Life Themes, Literature, Contemporary/Historical Issues |
 Welcome to the 14th century, in a farflung outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, and a new Convent outpost of the terrrifically powerful Roman Catholic Church. Sound historically dull? Hopefully not so--for this is NOT an ordinary 14th Century Convent. Back after a six-year hiatus.... From NaNoWriMo historical Supernatural novels in Scotland, Michigan, South Alabama and historical horror in Standwood Station, GA-to the Phantom Northern Woods-to singlehandedly refighting the American Civil War-to exploring Social Justice and standing for First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution-we deal out horror, Supernatural, Historical, fantasy, mystery, and more. We do not fear outspokeness. And always, always, always, We Do History. Find it here. We write it. We read it. We hold strong opinions. We orate. Meanwhile, whether we're writing or just reading, we love to rave about books and authors right here!  |
| A Riff on Imagine Dragons' “Believer” “I'm the one at the sail, I'm the master of my sea, oh ooh ...The master of my sea...” [My emphasis]: I'M the ONE at the SAIL, I'M THE MASTER of MY SEA. William Ernest Henley said it earlier, in 1875 (published in 1888) in his lovely and stirring poem “Invictus”: “I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. ….. I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” Gosh, that makes me want to stand up and cheer! Carry on! Keep a stiff upper lip! (Henley: “My head is bloody but unbowed.”) I am inspired now. I think I can keep on going for another day. |
| Today’s prompt is: The color green. What do you associate with the color green and how does it make you feel? Green represents Life and the Life-Giving Force. This may sound strange from an individual whose favourite seasons are Winter and Autumn, in which there's not a lot of Green visible. But I find Green soothing. It is the color of Pines, you know, “Evergreens”? (smile) I'm particularly fond of the darker shades, often termed “Forest Green” or “Hunter Green.” I dislike chartreuse and lime green intensely; I think Green should be more solid and dignified (although life-giving). I guess if given a choice, I'd choose Forest over Garden. Green leaves or green pine needles in preference to all the colors of a garden. Who knew? |
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