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Thirty Years
For the last two weeks, I’ve had August 24th on my mind. Was it someone’s birthday? Did I have an appointment I’d failed to write down? This morning, I open my local news page and realize it’s the 30 year anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. The monster hurricane and its aftermath were such a defining moment … Continue reading Thirty Years
Flash Fiction: Lily
Art is for the Heart
I've been drawn to the arts since I was a child. My early education began with Grimm fairy tales, Aesop fables and epic adventures like Arabian Nights and Huckleberry Finn. When I wasn't reading, I was in my parent's bedroom listening to music on their stereo. Later on, I learned to appreciate art in museums. … Continue reading Art is for the Heart
Creative Exposure
Listening to a podcast from a neuroscientist the other day gave me a new perspective on the creative life. The host and guest talked in their introduction about how purposely stressing our bodies for short periods of time was beneficial for our brains and mental health. The examples given were vigorous exercise, fasting, cold and … Continue reading Creative Exposure
A Call to Action (#2)
Sadly, I was able to cut and paste this from my February 15, 2018 post the day after the Parkland High School shooting. Yet, here we stand again. This time fourteen precious children and one adult, perhaps a teacher were killed. Once again, I will se sending this out to my representatives and praying for … Continue reading A Call to Action (#2)
Return to Iceland via Flash Fiction Magazine
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TUESDAY: The Portrait —
BY KARIN RUMIE Copyright is held by the author. SHE STOOD, eagle-eyed, in the centre of the gallery to ensure each piece showcased was placed exactly as shown on the diagram. She adjusted the bronze sculpture a couple of centimetres so that the light fell at the correct angle. It was a minuscule detail that… via … Continue reading TUESDAY: The Portrait —
Leave it on the mat
A recurring theme in my life lately is the importance of letting go. From Marie Kon's Tidying Up book about organizing your living space via a surprisingly simple method to the more holistic approach of the Minimalists movement, it seems getting rid of stuff is the new key to happiness. Yoga instructors too are … Continue reading Leave it on the mat
The Power of Stories
Last year, while carpooling my eighth-grader and his friends after school, I listened to their conversation about the much debated Muslim ban. My son and his friend made comments about how "dumb and also unconstitutional" it was. Another friend argued the executive order was constitutional. He gave the following as his argument: "Imagine if someone … Continue reading The Power of Stories
MUST LOVE CHOCOLATE 