Funny, I logged on to make this post & Stacey used a similar title for her last post. Change must be on our brains! I'm realizing that one of the facts of life is simply: People Change. What we stand for at one point in our lives will evolve over time. Our defining personality traits… Continue reading change.
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
Poetry Friday (almost)
I wrote a poem from my wn entry: special place. I saved it for Poetry Friday (and then missed it from the pure chaos of the day!). Everyday Special This place is full of little living ice cold drinks, savory meals, sweet desserts kind words, sorting-it-out tears genuine giggles and belly-bustin' bellows daily devotions, big… Continue reading Poetry Friday (almost)
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Lester Laminack
Next Monday (less than 5 days away), I will be introducing Lester Laminack. I'm excited (and nervous) about this honor. However, I've been thinking -- What will I say to give a worthy introduction? I'm at a loss, so I've been searching some websites & will put together a draft. These sites are worth a… Continue reading Lester Laminack
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Ruth’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
Fletcher suggests writing about a brother, sister, or special relative. Remember: think small. Focus on one aspect of that person, or one experience you had with him or her. "Go get the stink blown off of you," Mom would say, pushing us out the door. Jeff and I would jump off the back step and… Continue reading Ruth’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
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Ruth’s WN Entry: Special Place
Today’s WN Entry comes from Ralph Fletcher’s Website. THE CHARGE: Special place: special room, attic nook, inside of a tree, scary closet. You might start by quickly sketching a map of a house full of memories. Mark those rooms where something important happened to you. Stacey challenged a wn entry for a special place. Ali… Continue reading Ruth’s WN Entry: Special Place
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Ruth’s WN Entry: Artifact
Today's WN entry comes from Ralph Fletcher's Tips for Young Writers: Write about an artifact (arrowhead, ring, antique, etc.). Important objects in our lives often provide excellent material to write about. I'm not sure how important they are in my life, and I'm not sure how much of an artifact they are, but something that… Continue reading Ruth’s WN Entry: Artifact
