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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Category: Reflections

Overland Park Farmers’ Market—A Writer’s Photo Blog

I’ve always wanted try to capture the feelings I experience while wandering the farmers’ markets of Kansas City. I get caught up in all the colors, sounds… Read more “Overland Park Farmers’ Market—A Writer’s Photo Blog”

July 21, 2014July 21, 2014 by Sara

Reflections on the Star-Spangled Banner

The National Anthem. It’s a song we learn the words to as elementary students and it is one of the few that we sing (or at least… Read more “Reflections on the Star-Spangled Banner”

July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 by Sara

The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories

Please note: There may be plot spoilers in this post. Read on at your own discretion.  In a previous post, I expressed my enthusiasm for villain origin stories.… Read more “The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories”

June 27, 2014June 27, 2014 by Sara

The Year of “Why Not?”

This year was not necessarily significant in the grand scheme of life. But It was the last year of my twenties and in ceremonious (perhaps even a… Read more “The Year of “Why Not?””

June 20, 2014 by Sara

My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger

My grandfather passed away last week and really, that’s all that has been on my mind. So today, I’m going to write a bit about him. My… Read more “My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger”

March 30, 2014 by Sara

The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature

The world of publishing is a game of chance. This game is played no matter whether you are a writer vying for publication, a publisher taking a… Read more “The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature”

January 16, 2014January 19, 2014 by Sara

My End-of-the-World Book List

In the event of the apocalypse or some other life-as-we-know-it-altering occurrence, I may not be able to take my whole collection of books with me to the… Read more “My End-of-the-World Book List”

December 27, 2013January 3, 2014 by Sara

Happy vs. Merry: A Christmas Greeting Face-Off

Holiday greetings are pretty standard across the board. Happy Birthday. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Holidays. But then you get to Christmas. To wish someone well at Christmas, some… Read more “Happy vs. Merry: A Christmas Greeting Face-Off”

December 12, 2013 by Sara

The Random Fact Obsession

In 77,798 years, Thanksgiving will again coincide with the first night of Hanukkah. The comet, Hale-Bopp was seen in July of 1995. It will return in 2,400… Read more “The Random Fact Obsession”

December 7, 2013 by Sara

Splitting Hairs: Dissecting The Villain Origin Story

This week, Disney released the first trailer for the summer 2014 movie, Maleficent. The movie tells the story about how Maleficent became evil (and apparently it didn’t… Read more “Splitting Hairs: Dissecting The Villain Origin Story”

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 by Sara

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