Sunday, November 27, 2011

A 10-minute Scribble-Fest

Last night, Aimee, Kate, and I decided to sit down and take 10 minutes to each write as much as possible of a story opening. The idea was to get it written down as quickly as possible instead of getting hung up in technicalities and writer's block. Here is what I came up with. Enjoy, and bear in mind it was quickly written in 10 minutes...
"Rain lashed at the windows and trickled down their faces. It was as if the house was crying. The black tree tops were scarcely visible against the dark night sky, but just visible enough that Adam was staring at them. They waved and tossed, like giant, pine fingers pointing upward with charisma. Footsteps sounded, and then there he was: cold and arrogant and—of course—champing at the inside of his own cheek..."
Read the rest at Perry Elisabeth, my author blog.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

"Blessings" by Laura Story

This is one of those delightful songs that have feeling and theology. Several months ago, a mother Aimee and I were helping shared this song with us. Her little boy has been through some really difficult times after an accident earlier this year. This song is special to them because they first heard it while in the hospital with him. I, who don't have a little boy in danger, cried right there in her kitchen (or maybe celery makes my eyes water like onions do...). I think everyone can relate to this song enough to be moved. Enjoy...



(This is the title song from her new album.)
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