When I logged into WordPress, I was delighted to read my annual report. (Thank you, WordPress helpers!) Since I've only had this website since October, I was astounded by how many of you have read, commented, and contacted me. It means so much, and I adore all of you. However, I wanted to thank my top… Continue reading SS: Annual Report & Thanks, 2012
Movie Mention: Django Unchained
Last night, I saw Django Unchained, and I loved it! If you are a Quentin Tarantino fan, buy a ticket and drive to the nearest theatre now. Seriously. Not only is Jamie Foxx entertaining, but Christoph Waltz's character, Dr. King Schultz, is hilariously brilliant. You'll be cheering for these two bounty-hunters as they fight to… Continue reading Movie Mention: Django Unchained
Happy New Year: New Poetry Page!
Happy New Year! I hope 2013 is starting off right for everyone, but I thought I'd add a new page to start off mine! If you click my "Poetry Collection" tab, you can read all of my poems that were featured in "Poems: a collection of works by twelve young Kansas poets." Previously, I posted… Continue reading Happy New Year: New Poetry Page!
SS: Dragon Speak
Watch my video to begin this post via this link: Dragon Dictate for Mac. If the link doesn't work, or you don't want to watch the video, what I said is typed below, so enjoy my review of Dragon Speak! (And work with me, because I'm technologically challenged, and I had to get Dragon Speak, Photo… Continue reading SS: Dragon Speak
Movie Mention: ParaNorman
I LOVE anything and everything paranormal, so when a close friend of mine suggested this animated flick, I was ridiculously excited. ParaNorman is set in a superstitious town, haunted by the ghost of a prosecuted witch. Norman, a young boy with the gift of seeing the dead, realizes he must take charge and solve the… Continue reading Movie Mention: ParaNorman
Writing Tips: How I Form Dialogue into Writing:
I separate writing into steps, so work with me here, and read twice if you need to start over after the end. This is an excerpt from chapter thirteen in a writing of mine, so don’t read for content; read for basic instruction to help focus on one writing aspect at a time. First: Dialogue… Continue reading Writing Tips: How I Form Dialogue into Writing:
Merry Christmas
This exciting holiday added another member to my family! My older brother, Greg, proposed to his girlfriend, and now I have a future sister-in-law to welcome. I'm very happy, and I hope that everyone's holiday has gone as wonderfully as it can. Also, my father bought DragonSpeak for me. It's a voice recognition software that… Continue reading Merry Christmas
Inspirational Meet: Danny Maloney
As many of you know, I spend most of my writing time at IceFire Hookah Lounge, because I love the friendly atmosphere and music. For my post today, I wanted to show how wonderful my experience at IceFire has been by introducing my friend, Danny Maloney, who DJs there. At 19 years old, Danny Maloney… Continue reading Inspirational Meet: Danny Maloney
Relax & Read: The Host
Happy Doomsday. I hope we're all still alive, unlike the Mayan calendar predicted (which isn't true if you've researched, but that's not the point...Right?) However, since the end of the world is supposedly today's main event, I thought I would share a novel with that concept. "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer takes place on earth… Continue reading Relax & Read: The Host
Music Muse: Florence And The Machine
So I was gifted the Florence And The Machine album, "Ceremonials," and I haven't stopped playing it. Mary Leontine Welch's vocal spectrum is astounding, and her sound stretches over emotional boundaries, eloquent sounds, and subtle rhythms. The album is quite beautiful, and I recommend it for anyone who liked "The Dog Days Are Over" or… Continue reading Music Muse: Florence And The Machine
