summer solstice
“summer solstice floating between grass and sky the lovers’ hammock”
Dreamers Reading Room
Garbage Island
“For now, through heaps of oceanic garbage, the canyon between their father and I has been traversed.”
Splashing puddle hops
“Splashing puddle hops wet socks in rubber boots Mother calls “Stay dry!”
The Woman in the Wooden Box
“Like breadcrumbs, the trail of now ubiquitous security camera footage, led the authorities back to The Castle.”
What is an Adverb? Use Them Less for Strong Writing
Discover what adverbs are and how using fewer can improve your writing by focusing on vivid descriptions that show, not tell.
A Catalogue of Sleepovers
“What you love most of all is the way the sleepover allows you to seamlessly slip into your best friend’s family.“
A murmuration
“A murmuration of starlings, fans dark gossip with whispering wings”
5 Timeless Lessons from Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven
Explore five timeless lessons from Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. From its haunting atmosphere to its powerful use of repetition and symbolism, discover what makes this famous poem a lasting masterpiece that continues to captivate readers.
The Starfish
“Did you know that if a starfish loses one if it’s legs, it can just grow a new one? It’s called regeneration.”