If you celebrate and practice your basic human right to free expression, you just might want to avoid Davis County in Utah. The small county, made up of about 15 cities, has a population of about 285,000 and the dubious distinction of engaging in book banning throughout the years....
My heart fell into the well of my soul today to learn that the icon himself, Ray Bradbury, has died. He left this world for new adventures when, at the age of 91, he died this morning in Los Angeles. Word came via his family, and from his biographer, Sam...
In a whimsical, engaging way, the daily lives of all kinds of families are depicted, celebrating their differences and their similarities; and supporting acceptance of them all. The joyful art features both human and animal characters- such as pigs portraying both clean and dirty families. Some families include stepmoms,...
The “Internet Girls”, also refered to as the “IM” series, is a trilogy by American author Lauren Myracle written between 2005 and 2008. The Young Adult series consisting of TTYL (2005), TTFN (2007), and L8R, G8R (2008) follows the lives of three friends- Zoe, Maddie, and Angela- as they...
When the shadow of night falls; When the first dew of morning glistens; When the Sun’s rays light up a room; When twilight draws near- I think of you. In the way you brush aside your hair; In the way you hold...
As a writer you hope that your words aren’t just read, the information assimilated, and then the message simply forgotten or discarded. You hope that at the very least in some small way it evokes some sort of emotional response- be it a smile, a laugh, or even anger....
“Taking the Time” How can you say you can’t love me If you never take the time to know me To know what’s on my mind Or to walk softly through my memories Or view my dreams To stop and look into my eyes Just as you would...
“Take Me as I am” I am a web of thoughts, feelings, and physical traits I am not strange, weird, or odd I am unique and unlike anyone else And I have to realize that everyone Is...
“Alone in a Crowd” is probably my favorite piece that I’ve created because I think it just says so much on a personal level. The words are sombre, yet hopeful; and the video just accentuates the entire mood of the piece. I was amazed at how well David Lanz’s...
Frozen in silent fear of Fate For a war of jealousy and hate Death grips a world thus enslaved By souls not worthy to be saved Once noble men of admiration Become demons of abomination To rip the sane minds away...