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Tag Archives: Literature
*Cough Cough*
To take cough syrup, or not take cough syrup: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous coughing, Or to take arms against a sea of maladies, And by … Continue reading
TGIF…Maybe?
I just read an interesting article. It seems that the Italian court is reluctant to allow a couple to name their new baby boy “Friday.” Their point is that the boy would be subjected to a lifetime of ridicule and … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Internet, Musings, News
Tagged Friday, Italy, Literature, Names, News, Robinson Crusoe
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It Couldn’t Be Done
It Couldn’t Be Done By Edgar Guest Somebody said it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Inspiration, Musings, Quotes, Writing
Tagged Edgar Guest, Encouragement, Inspirational, Literature, Poem, Poetry, Quotes
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Trivia Matters
The writer Lynn Abbey said, “One of my great passions is the collection of historical trivia.” Is every writer a researcher? I was home-schooled through High School. I had to struggle to make it through my senior year … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Comics, Musings, Personal, Quotes, Writing
Tagged Art, Comics, Graphic Novel, History, Literature, Pencil Drawing, Quotes, Sketch, Trivia, Writing
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A Story for the Ages
I started reading William Shakespeare’s The Tempest today. It’s one of my old favorites—first it was a brilliantly illustrated comic book version that captured my fancy, and from there I went on to read the actual text of the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fairy Tales, Journal, Love, Musings, Quotes
Tagged Art, Literature, Love, Quotes, Romance, Shakespeare, Writing
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The Kingdom of God is Within You
An eloquent writer in the WordPress community recently posed the challenging question: “If you didn’t know anything about the Kingdom [of God], how would you define it?” When defining the Kingdom of God, the first verse I think of … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Friends, Inspiration, Journal, Musings, Personal
Tagged Bible verses, Christianity, Faith, Friends, Kingdom of God, Literature, Thoughts, Verses
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A Red, Red Rose
I had Scottish currant scones for breakfast this morning. 
I considered that very good timing, because I had only just completed this artwork the evening before. It’s inspiration is in a poem by Robert Burns, the national poet of … Continue reading
Voila!
It’s done! “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” Size: ACEO 2 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Medium: Ink and watercolor on watercolor paper See the Work-in-Progress steps here. I absolutely loved the way this one turned out–the warm tones are a departure … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Art, Environment, Fairy Tales, Journal
Tagged Literature, Mountain Gorillas
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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Here’s a bit of background on the artwork I have on the work-in-progress board: This will be the next installment in a series of hidden picture fairy tale art I have been doing. For the Art Helping Mountain Gorillas auction, … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Art, Environment, Fairy Tales, Fashion and Beauty, Inspiration, Love, Musings, Writing
Tagged Literature, Mountain Gorillas
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Love Gives Us Wings
I’m continuing a series of hidden-picture, storytelling art pieces. Thus far, I’ve completed “Beauty and the Beast” and “Sleeping Beauty”–and yesterday, I added the third card, which is “Thumbelina.” Completely familiar with the story–like most people who grew up reading … Continue reading