Long ago the birds have finished their matins, the sun has advanced full high, the dew has gone from the grass, and labors of industry are far in progress, when our sluggard, awakened by his very efforts to maintain sleep, slowly merges to perform life's great duty of feeding—with him...
a beloved Christmas shop that has always been the town’s festive centerpiece. But this year, something is different—the magic is fading, and the very spirit of Christmas hangs in the balance. Enter Nick, the reluctant heir to the Claus legacy, who’s been tasked with saving Christmas befo...
He goes to his hometown ___ , if he has time . A. now and then B. here and there C. up and down D. all the way 22. The teacher stressed again that the students should not ___ any important details while retelling the story . A. bring out B. let out C. leave ou...
"This magic has a name: the silhouette. The purpose of finding a strong and interesting silhouette is to create an easily recognisable character that will remain clear in the visual memory of the viewer." Another of the great sketching tips is to see if your characters are recognisable in ...
designed specifically for you. A well-tailored garment has an inherent charm that sets it apart from off-the-rack options. It starts with a perfect fit – not too tight, not too loose. The right cut can elongate the legs, accentuate the shoulders, and create an overall silhouette that fee...
we forget the divine and infinite being that we are and come to embrace the shame as ‘just who we are,’ if we notice it at all. And that is its most powerful venom: that of becoming normal and unnoticed in our existence, convincing us to shrink and twist ourselves to fit the stori...
I do not need to wait until we are in extremis. I can use my writing to share my thoughts and concerns about the problems we face as a society—poverty, homelessness, racism, and the world of work—both practical and philosophically. And back to 2014: What would it take for you to...
The Voyage and Return is very common plot in children's literature because it generally involves a journey to a magical land that pops up out of nowhere. The magic element is pretty sunny and light to start with, and then the darkness shows up for the hero to conquer. Once it's vanquis...
I am not looking for shiny bells and noisy whistles. No. They grab our attention more easily. This blog is a conscious effort to honor the gifts of each day that often slip by unnoticed and unappreciated.[R66]I have now spent a full 10 months on “Route 66”. It truly has held ...
”Man, that Dad has no idea just how lucky he is right now at this moment and how badly I’d love to trade spots with him for just one game of catch.” Life. It is not always, maybe even often, what we want. But I trust that it is usually, maybe even always, what we need...