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Last summer, I briefly touched on the topic of names – character names, baby names, names I don’t want people to steal from me, etc. – in a post discussing my WIP, The Calling. And today, I’d like to delve a bit deeper into that topic. Naming – it’s serious. Naming anything — a character,…
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February is synonymous with dreary gray days and rosy red love – quite the dichotomy, no? To fit the duality of the month, I, a relatively reserved individual, will share my journey into the literary realm of romance. After all, February 13 is the best time to delve into the spicy world of Harlequin and…
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2022, for me, was a year of many firsts. Trying new things, visiting new places, and taking on new responsibilities – it was a busy 12 months for this aging millennial. Being Brave “It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien I found the…
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Before computers, word processors, typewriters, and printing presses, humans were left with only writing by hand to put words somewhere other than their heads and the air – oral traditions and histories, you know. Monks transcribed massive tomes and illustrated illuminated manuscripts, the literate could write letters, and some guild members could paint lettered signs.…
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If you’ve spent a decent amount of time with me or shared a non-small talk conversation, then it’s fair to assume that you know I love finding treasures. Being a nostalgic creature, I love unearthing trinkets and vintage pieces with which to adorn my home. If I’m a Belle when it comes to books and…
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My initial intention was to do a deep literary dive into Washington Irving‘s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” but I have elected a more writer- and brain-friendly angle–Halloween and its traditions. Don’t worry, though; Irving and Ichabod get their moments! Something you may or may not know about me is that I love traditions and…
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This month, I had the pleasure of enjoying four major art experiences in my lovely state of Michigan: one in Grand Rapids, one in Flint, and two in Detroit. Here are my four reports. ArtPrize Every fall, I attend ArtPrize in Grand Rapids with a couple of college pals. We started this tradition after having…
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In this installment of Organized Rambling, I’ll be sharing about the local literary life I’m leading, but first, let’s talk about something that can help us read: glasses. As a child, I thought glasses were so cool. I wanted them–badly. I’d wear frames with non-prescription lenses, not those odd lens-less glasses that were so fashionable in…
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Last we spoke, or last I posted, and you read, I perhaps delved deeper into the first episode of Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power than intended. Not that I mind being detailed and long-winded, but I had planned to cover more ground than I managed to. So far, you’ve heard…
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The year 2020 of the pre-pandemic age. That January, before the world turned into the chaotic mess, Amazon revealed the full title of their Tolkien-inspired show–The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Since that announcement, much has transpired–for good and evil. Here follows the review of episodes one through three of The Rings…
About the Blogger
Well, aside from the deets on my About page, I can divulge a few more things about myself: I enjoy whiskey & wine; The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is filmmaking at its finest; I love being an aunt, and I find blogging to be an intimidating endeavor – that being said, I hope you enjoy the organized rambling of an aging millennial.