Magic isn’t about being otherworldly-- it’s about tuning in to the world. It isn’t about manipulating the universe-- it’s about understanding it. It isn’t about big, grandiose things-- it's about small, inconsequential ones. True magic is subtle, almost undetectable. It's in tiniest coincidences, occurrences, and gestures that change everything. Magic is in the compassion of … Continue reading Magic
Category: Prose
Provo
Writing Challenge: Nov 2, 2018 Prompt Inspiration: Write about your city as if it were a person. If Provo were a person, it would be the kinky-closeted Mormon. The matching sweater, straight-laced, caffeine-free, church-going pioneer stock who drinks alcohol, pops opioids, and engages in extra-marital affairs behind closed doors. Their lawn may be green in … Continue reading Provo
Scent of Moonlight
Writing Challenge: October 20, 2018 Prompt Inspiration: What does moonlight smell like? The scent carries faintest anticipation of the morning dew yet to come mingle with the soft breezes still holding the best traces of the day before. It’s both hopeful and comforting- soothing and inspiring. Moonlight smells like magic: like lavender and sage, like … Continue reading Scent of Moonlight
Sounds of Autumn
Writing Challenge: September 23, 2018 Prompt Inspiration: What does Autumn sound like? A bare branch taps at my window in the light breeze. I hear cars speeding by- wheels rolling, breaks catching, and horns honking on the boulevard below. Children laugh and talk loudly as they wait for a school bus at the stop … Continue reading Sounds of Autumn
