The Dignity in a Genuflection
~ by Lawrence Hall Sunflowers do not bend toward the Sun; they genuflectWhich is exactly right for morning prayersThey have waited in place throughout the nightFor His morning and, true enough, He comes (more…)
Year: 2019
God is Greater
Kashif gazed out over the wind-sifted sands, making out the hazy silhouette of the city against the glowing red of the sunset sky. He felt both exhausted and stimulated, too tired to keep his eyes…
Black Swan: An Analysis of Odile in “Swan Lake”
In the fictional realm of Swan Lake – a well-known and beloved ballet composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – lurks an evil presence. Despite the fact the main heroine, Odette, takes the form of a…
Slip in Time – Chapter 17
~ by Chris S. (alias WerewolfKing350) The next few weeks brought several awkward meetings with Headmaster Dumbledore. These involved lots of planning and preparing for the next full moon. There were a lot of little…
The Best Robe: A Star Trek Story – Chapter 17
~ by Laura Cynthia Chambers Todar blinked several times, trying to clear his vision. He lifted his head, his dazed expression changing to one of grim triumph. “He is no longer with us, then?” the…
A Marriage of Necessity: A Game of Thrones Story – Chapter 2
November 6, 299 The morning found Sansa at the tea garden, sitting on the stone wall and staring out at the sea. It was hazy this time of day, the clouds kissing the waves and…
The Icon on Your Desk
~ by Lawrence Hall We kiss the frame of an icon because We pray for a Breath of the Eternal We gaze upon an icon because We pray for a Vision of the Eternal We…
Kessho Chronicles
~ by Amanda Pizzolatto [All characters from Voltron: Legendary Defender] The door of a quaint little house opened, and a teen entered, his mouth covered with a scarf and a hood over his head to…
Picking a Fight: A Movie Review of “Braveheart”
Earlier this year, I watched “Braveheart” fully through for the second time. Random assembled notes: 1. The beginning was fair because it was in touch with deeper emotions. The end was fair because it was…
What Glorious Ineptitude
What glorious ineptitudeThe human soulIts never-ending missionFor the key to feel whole Adoration of the masses?Riches and gold?A shiny new sports car?Ways not to get old? When all’s said and doneAt the end of the…