Sonia Geasa has two essays published in my anthology, Written Across the Genres. The one called, “The House in Germany” tells about living on Haupstrasse in Spangdahlem. In the essay, she says, “I lived in Germany for two years, but Germany still lives in me.” Sonia’s other essay titled, “I’ll Be Back,” is about wanting […]
Academy Awards for Best Movie 2015
The following movies have been nominated for the Best Picture of 2015. I’ve seen only one, “The Imitation Game” which I would vote for the best. However, I’d make a better guess if I had seen all of them. February 22nd, at 7:00, is awards night, maybe I will be able to see a few […]
Stephen Hawking Quotes
“We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.” “Life would be tragic if it weren’t funny.” “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. ” “I think computer viruses should count as life … […]
Motif
What is the difference between motif and theme? A motif in narrative is a recurring element throughout a literary work. A motif can be an image, words, an object, a sound, color, or ideas. A motif is not a symbol. A symbol represents something, for example, a light bulb means “new idea”. Often symbols occur […]
Croneicles Bats in Our Belfries
My friend, Ann Winfred, wrote “Bats in Our Belfries”, an inspiration to get rid of clutter. So inspiring that I sit here surrounded with bags and boxes I removed from my family room closet to make room for paintings that are in the garage. Since I spent all day with the closet, I needed a […]
Writing Characters’ Habits
When writers write characters’ habits, they can show body language like rubbing a nose, flipping long hair, etc. Habits can include lucky objects that a character uses before a challenge like a rabbit’s foot or a special crystal, penny, or any number of choices. In my novel, Norman in the Painting, I wanted Jill, the […]
Rhetorical Device Epanalepsis
President John Kennedy said, “Mankind must put an end to war — or war will put an end to mankind.” Our ears heard it, but we could not believe our ears. The theory sounds all wrong; but if the experiment is a success, I cant worry about theory. “Next time there won’t be a next […]