In Springtime By Rudyard Kipling My garden blazes brightly with the rose-bush and the peach,And the koil sings above it, in the siris by the well, From the creeper-covered trellis comes the squirrel's chattering speech,And the blue jay screams and flutters where the cheery sat-bhai dwell. But the rose has lost its fragrance, and the … Continue reading Spring: in Kipling Lyrics and Local Images
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Honeycomb
A little encouragement for when you’re faced with the unpleasant tasks in life... When we are in the midst of having to do things we don’t want to do, we won’t likely have a flash of joy and anticipation of how marvelous it will turn out one day…unless a wise someone like Aunt Patty comes … Continue reading Honeycomb
Writing advice from some of Alcott’s characters
As I was enjoying a short story by Louisa May Alcott, I found spirited conversations among the characters about reading and writing. I seriously doubt that it was the author’s intention to pass along writing tips in her story, but I got a kick out of the subtle wisdom and commentaries on the writing life … Continue reading Writing advice from some of Alcott’s characters
Happily Writing 