My journal of big words and pretty pictures
A clown with a temper, he does what he wants without fear from his laird. His purpose is to mock with humor, to say what everyone wants to say, but can’t. A few court sycophants think him a dull fool, but he has a rapier wit and even sharper tongue. He can cut through chicanery … Continue reading He’s no fool
The story so far... A bolt of hot energy shot through my body. I gasped for air as a wave of nausea washed over me. Stumbling out of the cold crypt, I retched into an empty urn at the edge of the burial plot. Dizzy and disoriented, I crawled back to the far corner of … Continue reading It’s cold outside
Grey from long years of neglect, the house seemed world-weary. From her chair by the window, Johanna watched the world passing by her house. The east facing balcony was bathed in sunlight, casting a golden halo around the girl. From the sidewalk, the other children tried not to stare at the angelic, glowing child. The … Continue reading Behind closed doors
I blatantly inspect his table manners. Are his elbows on the table? Does he ham-fist his fork? Does he cut his food into manageable pieces, or just cram chunks in his mouth? Does he talk with his mouth full? Is his napkin on his lap, or tucked under his chin? Does he even use a … Continue reading Passing muster
Standing at the mouth of the cave, rays of the morning sun shining over my shoulder barely reach into the gaping abyss. A black so deep no light penetrates the confines of rock and mystery. My stomach churns with frenzied butterflies at the thought of delving into the unknown. I call out a string of … Continue reading Spelunking
A journey of discovery Love, self, security Quest for an elusive grail A vessel worthy of bearing Each virtue in equal measure Pilgrimage into the unknown Searching for the unattainable Fellow travelers follow the same path Helping, hindering, hoping To find their own enlightenment Bandits and cutpurses Obstacles and hurdles Unmarked forks in the road … Continue reading Quest for answers
Thin spiral notebook 