Paul Cezanne, "Harlequin" 1890 - Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington Cicely held her paintbrush aloft as she stared at the model dressed in the harlequin costume. Hmm... What scene should I put him in? I can't believe I'm having so much trouble with this assignment. It's been at least twenty minutes and I haven't… Continue reading Classic Art Series: 2-Cicely
Sweet Treat
Gooey rich cream cheese cherry filling coats my tongue muffin? or cupcake?
Classic Art Series: 1 – Sarah
Auguste Renoir, "Oarsmen at Chatou" 1879 - Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington "Don't go out again!" Sarah called, as she stood on the bank stomping her boot, hiking up her skirt. She looked at her boots and tried to kick the mud off. "Oh, dear, leave the boy alone," said Daniel, her husband,… Continue reading Classic Art Series: 1 – Sarah
My Chai
Chai is the tea that awakens me in the mornings, as I speak with God, energizing and warming my inside with its steamy spice - I'm in awe. What makes that creaminess roll around my tongue so smoothly? It's like pulling fresh cream - from a cow that's still mooing. What creates that zing of… Continue reading My Chai
HL Pic Series: 12 – Hannah
Hannah strolled amongst the flowers, brushing her hand across soft petals as she walked on route to the market. She knew she was late for her shift, but she also knew Rolf would not fire her. She had been late almost every day since she began working there the previous summer. Rolf loved her. She… Continue reading HL Pic Series: 12 – Hannah
Writer’s Digest Review
Last spring I entered my first (and only-finished-so-far-personal-labor-of-love) book in the Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards for 2016. Alas, I did not win. Not that I expected to, but I thought it would be worth a shot, you know - to take advantage of the opportunities that arise, eh? The truth is, even with little… Continue reading Writer’s Digest Review
Together
What brings couples together that last? Is it a commonality in their past? Perhaps they have both played a sport, or met at an all-inclusive resort. Maybe they were introduced at a party both laughing at a joke heartily, or maybe they bumped together in the rain, and then, acknowledged each others pain. Maybe they… Continue reading Together
Black Friday Beast
Oh, Black Friday, you most glorious and heinous beast! Shoppers win deals, and run around without cease; saving hard-earned dollars to give gifts of cheer, to those they deem worthy - the same, year after year. But the days of orderly madness have come to an end, as another shopper gets trampled, hoping not dead… Continue reading Black Friday Beast
Dawn Marie Paul 