Writing is not my only love. I've always been an avid reader...

I studied music and theatre in college and went on to earn a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting. Currently, I write songs and am active on the worship team at my church, where I work full-time as an administrative assistant.

The Whimsy

Rest, Little Seed

Last Saturday, I helped plantĀ a garden. I’ve never been motivated – or, more honestly, courageous – enough to attempt planting a garden on my own, so it was a particularly thrilling experience to get down on my knees, place the seeds carefully a few inches apart, and use my own hands to cover them with [...]

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Gatekeeper II: The Saga Continues

Hello, Dear Readers! I do apologize for my persistent and pernicious silence. I shall endeavor to be more communicative in future. In the meantime, MANY of you have come to me with the same query: “WHERE IS GATEKEEPER II?!!!!!!!” And to all, I have given the same reply: “It’s with the publisher.” Yes, OakTara has [...]

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O Come, All Ye Faithful; or, Ruth Turns Cheeky

Confession: the picture has nothing whatsoever to do with the topic of this post. My hope was that if I showed a picture of me in one of my “pensive” moods, I could pass this admittedly cheeky blog off as “artsy.” Let me know if it worked. And now, without further adieu, we begin: It [...]

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Tales From Anglo-land

Greetings, good sirs and ladies. Since last I wrote, I have been to England and back. More specifically, I have been to Oxford, London, Cardiff, Stratford-upon-Avon, Chesterfield, Bath, London, and back, all in the company of a few Dear Friends. Pictures are on Facebook if you care to see. I journaled extensively throughout this epic [...]

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