Fall foliage is kind of a big deal in New England; people come up here from all over to go "leaf peeping." (Not super sure why it's considered 'peeping' rather than 'ogling.' In Oklahoma, we would go on straightforward "foliage tours," where the whole point was to take in as much color as the scrubby... Continue Reading →
Once upon an autumn, there lived a forest. Though the trees were lovely to look at, their dislike for one another made their hearts ugly and filled the sky with a dreadful noise. (Of course, you couldn't hear their bickering; when people walked through the forest, those trees held their breath and were the quietest... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, there lived a very good king in a very good kingdom. He loved his people, and his people loved him. They enjoyed abundance and peace for many years and were protected from darkness by a high wall with a strong gate. But one night, despite the only law, someone unlocked the... Continue Reading →
She waited in the great hall, standing at the precipice between yesterday and tomorrow, savoring the glorious in-between. Joy-filled voices floated just past her from the feasting room beyond, anticipation buzzing bright. The young bride mused contentedly at the crown in her hands. The graceful circlet of gold had not always borne such a royal... Continue Reading →
The Dwelling Place 