Hear all about these mighty fortresses of stone that featured moats, murder holes, portcullises, arrow loops and more. During this event, I’ll share a detailed view of what castles looked like inside and how they functioned in medieval times. Imagine yourself both as a castle defender and invader and learn what to think about when… Read more »
April 2022
Story Bite 28: Figurative Language
April is National Poetry Month, so here’s a writing tip that’s extremely useful in poetry as well as prose: figurative language. Start by picking an object, feeling, or scene. Right now, outside my window, it’s raining (and I mean serious rain). So I’m going to start with that. And with this simple statement: It’s raining…. Read more »
These lilacs have the most glorious scent, but are pretty modest in their way. The former colleague I lost over the weekend to cancer would have liked them for both those reasons.
#flowers #grief #lilacs
It’s been a tough week. A moment with a few flowers can make a difference.
#flowers #azalea #springflowers