In works of fiction, characters can be identified as flat or round, static or dynamic. Flat characters do not have many character traits, and static characters never change. Round characters are multifaceted, and dynamic characters experience change within the plot of the narrative. Flat and static characters are typically side characters that impact the plot,Continue reading “Don’t be a static character in your own story”
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The Darkness Can Never Extinguish the Light
We are in Honolulu over Christmas time, and it is easy to get overwhelmed with all of the darkness that is in this city. We heard that after Hurricane Katrina that the homeless in New Orleans were given a certain amount of money and a plane ticket to Hawai’i if they wanted it. That wasContinue reading “The Darkness Can Never Extinguish the Light”
The Truth Shall Make You Odd
In the summer, I take a break from teaching so that I can absorb as much information from others as possible. This means that I read, a lot. This summer has been no different as I have read the second novel in the Space Trilogy by CS Lewis, a Pulitzer Prize winner by Junot Diaz,Continue reading “The Truth Shall Make You Odd”
Why Mother’s Day S*#%s
I hate Mother’s Day. Now, I know that might make you think that I don’t love my mother, but that’s just not true. My mom is awesome. She is one of my biggest supporters, and she has always encouraged me to be the best that I can possibly be. I hate Mother’s Day because IContinue reading “Why Mother’s Day S*#%s”
Infertility and Trying to Find Peace in the Journey
About twenty years ago, I started to realize that something might be wrong. My husband and I had been married for about five years, and we had stopped using birth control for a few years. We weren’t actively trying to get pregnant, but we also weren’t doing anything to prevent pregnancy. During those few years,Continue reading “Infertility and Trying to Find Peace in the Journey”
Thank God I Do
A few weeks ago, I was asked to share my testimony at a women’s Bible study brunch at the end of April. It’s been difficult to find the time to sit down and figure out what I want to share with the ladies in my church. I haven’t shared my testimony in a formal settingContinue reading “Thank God I Do”
Looking Back…2022
Like many people today, I am reflecting on this last year. 2022 has been a bittersweet year for my family. We have experienced some difficulties but we have also experienced some victories. I am sure that some of you understand this feeling in your own lives. Last year at this time, my family was grievingContinue reading “Looking Back…2022”
In Memory – The Importance of Being a Witness
I don’t know how people live in this world without knowing Jesus. I am not trying to simplify life by saying that religion will fix everything. In fact, I know that having some sort of faith often complicates life instead. I have never believed that getting saved will solve all of my problems. I haveContinue reading “In Memory – The Importance of Being a Witness”
A Teacher in Grief: A Reflection on Uvalde
As I eat my breakfast every morning, I usually do some Facebook scrolling. Sometimes this helps my day to be that much brighter; other times, it just brings me down. Today my Facebook scroll darkened my mood. In no way do I blame any of my teacher friends for their posts today because we needContinue reading “A Teacher in Grief: A Reflection on Uvalde”
Ode to Lexapro
I’m about to go out on a limb here and tell you that I love my antidepressant. Since I started taking Lexapro almost four years ago, my mental health has improved to such an extent that I vaguely remember what it was like to spiral into the oblivion of anxiety. A few years ago, IContinue reading “Ode to Lexapro”
Be Encouraged: Living a Life of Sacrifice 