Ode to a Country Teacup
The greatest tragedy for a teacup is to be poured out. The cup sits on the wooden sink, little glows of morning light on its chipped white handle. A teabag bounces softly in, followed by…
Year: 2018
Music and the Frysian Translations of JRR Tolkien
On the brink of the turn of the millennium I read most of Tolkien’s books, most of them in Dutch and some in English. At the time I was wondering how Tolkien would look in…
A Magical Wood: A Robin Hood Poem
I am the Hooded man, Herne the Hunter, keeper of the forest I am the red-breasted one who holds dominion over the green forest I am of the common folk and the land, I dispense…
Interfaith Corner: The Heart of Religion
For many, many years, I’ve been fascinated with the commonality of religions. This is a big thing in India where, to avoid communal conflict, often the phrase - “all religions teach the same…
Burnt: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 18: The First Week Back
By LastCrazyHorn Word Count: Rating: PG-13 for brief language, violence, and depictions of abuse Summary: A disabled Harry comes to Hogwarts story. Everyone expects him to be like his dad, but how can he be with…
The Jeweler’s Apprentice – Chapter 10
The approach to the high mining town wound through folds of mountain ridges so tight that travelers could hardly see their destination until they rounded the last piney bend in the trail and Gemtown jumped…
Cutting the Cord: A Game of Thrones Serial – Chapter 12: Siren’s Song
The journey into the mountains was precarious, as the roads were narrow and often ran along steep precipices. But Sauriel was skilled at navigating such places, her many years traveling the world coming…
The Goats of Deceit: A Doctor Who Story
By Christopher Woods Word Count: 5603 Rating: G Summary: No. 1 in the Unbelievable Stories of Theo MacLinnich, a Homeschooler, and his adventures with the Doctor. It was January, the second Monday of the month, to…
Fall of a Hero: A Robin Hood Story
~ by Celemir Elewen Steel rang on steel, shattering the quiet serenity of the forest and startling birds from their nests. A ring of outlaws, clad in Lincoln green, circled two people in the woodland…
Red Heads and Red Roses
By Dominic de Souza Word count: 2228 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A young man goes to great lengths for the friendship of a young woman. If I had known Kevin was going…