Stardust and Moonglow
June 22, 2012Perhaps the stars and moon can’t rightly be called objects, at least not in the sense that they’re something you collect or use in your…
Perhaps the stars and moon can’t rightly be called objects, at least not in the sense that they’re something you collect or use in your…
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed…
Stairs fly as straight as hawks; Or else in spirals, curve out of curve, pausing At a ledge to poise their wings before relaunching. —…
Still round the corner there may wait A new road or a secret gate, And though we pass them by today, Tomorrow we may come…
There’s a certain pleasure in the soft glow of oil lamps or candles or in the thought of strolling down a cobbled street lined by…
As writers, even the smallest thing can provide a spark of inspiration. In the last post of my informal series on inspiring objects, Evangeline Denmark…
For as long as I can remember, old doors–with their ornate latches, handles, and locks– have grabbed my attention. Their elegant handwork speaks volumes about…
You pick up the thick scroll, edges worn and frayed with age, and unfurl it with care. Paper crackles, and the scent of must tickles…