I deserve a cupcake. No, really, I do. I deserve a cupcake. I’m a single mom of three, I work nights, live in a two bedroom apartment, my washer’s broke, and I haven’t showered in two days. I told you, I deserve a cupcake. A huge, expensive cupcake piled high with raspberry icing from one…
Read MoreJoin me for a wildly, wonderfully, totally creative writing journey. I’ll be linking up with 100s of other bloggers over at The Nesting Place. The challenge is to write on one topic everyday for the month of October. (If you want to join in the fun with your own 31 Day idea, check out The…
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Lately I’ve felt as if routine is getting the better of me. The same old, hum-drum, mundane, day-in and day-out routine: wake up, get dressed, kiss him goodbye, work ’til 5, come home, clean up, fix dinner, eat dinner, clear away dinner, try to remember everything I needed to get done for [insert responsibility] until…
Read More— a September 11th reflection Petite and dainty, a bright flower nestled in her curly hair. It was her birthday. She was all smiles and sunshine, bounding into class with mama’s homemade cupcakes in tow. Giddy schoolgirls, ooh’ing and ahh’ing. We commenced with our reading, writing, and arithmetic. Then, abruptly, the nine o’ clock bell…
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Dear God, I’m raising a girl. You’ve given me a little girl to raise. A little head of hair to brush, rosy cheeks to kiss, and porcelain skin to cuddle. She’s not here but, O Lord, she’s here. She’s forever in my thoughts, constantly in my prayers, literally a part of me. I am reminded of her presence…
Read MoreMy creative space is in jeopardy. With my husband finishing his degree, both of us active in our local church, and a baby on the way we are constantly in ‘GO’ mode. Writing, as much as I love it, is often pushed to the bottom of my to-do list. My job in the marketing industry often has…
Read MoreThanks again to Emily for hosting these linkups on her truly lovely and literary blog, Chatting at the Sky! I’ve loved the community that is forming around these posts. One thing I learned in August truly takes the cake. My husband and I learned we are expecting a little girl! Though I am beyond thrilled…
Read MoreHere’s a little creative writing piece I wrote a while ago, inspired by a real conversation I once had. If you have a creative piece you’d like to share, please link to it in the comments! -Victoria A man lumbers towards my porch, his face gnarled with age like an oak tree. I can barely…
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What is it that I write? That is the question I’ve been asking myself, over and over again. What is it, exactly, that I write? This summer I’ve been meeting regularly with a true wordsmith-in-arms to share our stories and refine our craft. (Heather, by the way, is an exquisite children’s writer and illustrator!) Her…
Read MoreDear Bride-to-Be, Do you know your face is still glowing with those pink cheeks that magically appeared the day after your engagement? I imagine your head filled with ideas about table centerpieces and dress silhouettes, heart fluttering with the anticipation of finally becoming his Mrs. Mine was. Bride-to-be do you realize how much you’re about…
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