The title is pretty self-explanatory. Oh, I wanted more run-of-the-mill things for Christmas – books, music . . . that kind of thing. But I have these deep longings for something else for Christmas (things that very likely won’t come to pass) but are still lots of fun to think about. Thus, I have compiled a list for the third…
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November in a Nutshell
Hello gang! It’s that time of the month again! The time to wrap up my month in a few choice and witty paragraphs. However, most of my November was spent in a fog. The whole family came down with a two-week cold. You know, the kind where breathing is hit-or-miss, soup is a choking hazard and your skull…
October in a Nutshell
Like September, I’ve been focusing on trying to take things easy. Consequently, not a lot interesting happened in October and this will be quite a small post. But I knew I had to post anyway. I couldn’t fail you! Ahem, anyway. 🙂 The nutshell! – WATCHED – I’m not going to post…
The Goose Girl Cometh!
It’s happening, my dear people! By November, Lord willing, my retelling of The Goose Girl (and the next installment in The Tales of Ambia series) will be RELEASED! Annnnd . . . it even has a TITLE! May I introduce to you . . . A Royal Masquerade! Because this…
September In A Nutshell
*falls into the room like a dwarf tumbling through Bilbo Baggin’s front door* Augh, sorry guys! I’ve been struggling with my health lately and now I’m behind in everything! I know you’ve been pining away for an update from me. #justkidding And so without further excuses – onto the Nutshell! – WATCHED – …
Psalm 23 Meditation: Praising God In Times Of Pain
Some of you know that I deal a lot with continual pain. (see Not A Moment to Lose: Praising God in Times of Pain). Recently, while reading Psalm 23, I was struck by how every verse could minister to a specific need someone has when they are suffering from pain. I wrote this post specifically to share things I’ve…
August in a Nutshell
*slides in* I’m BACK! I’m late, but I’m back. I can only assume that you noticed and grieved my absence. Ahem. 😀 I’m a bit late posting my Nutshell – so let’s dive right into August, shall we? Watched I’m not going to post everything I watched – just the highlights! – Escape of…
Life At Hedgerose – Chapter Four
Chapter Four Walking On Water And Walking On Eggshells Titus had known that something was brewing in Folrolf’s mind since before Spring Festival. His guardian would drift about the house for days, muttering to himself and trailing scraps of parchment—like flotsam in the wake of a receding wave. The paper was covered in strange equations, measurements, and queer,…
For The Love Of Tintin
“Tintin is not a superhero; nor does he possess special powers. He is an ordinary person to whom extraordinary things happen. Curious to a fault, Tintin has been known to follow a story to the ends of the earth, even if this means entering the shadowy worlds of smugglers, jewel thieves, gun runners, tomb robbers and extraordinarily ruthless crime…
July In A Nutshell
Why, hello there. First of all, can I lodge an official protest that OVER HALF OF 2018 IS OVER AND I FEEL LIKE THE SUMMER JUST STARTED. #help Ahem. But I digress. This is the monthly wrap up post where I reflect on what happened in the previous month and what I accomplished. I got quite…