Gossamer Lens

In my early teens it became a common activity for the young women of my church to make "lists for your husband." The idea was to...

Once I dreamed of a future. A beautiful future full of clean and beautiful buildings, streets, and museums. A future where everyone lived...

I don't know what to say. I don't know what to think. With only 45 minutes until my evening class begins, my mind is already jumping...

With 2019 closed out I reflect not just on the year but on my recent feelings. The holiday season is full of weight. People expect simple...

Every step of life has its own milestones. In my life, turning 12 made me a young woman, 16 allowed dating, 18 was full of voting rights...

This week my mind wanders. It wanders over the happy memories of living near, traveling to, and simply being with my Grandpa. If he had...

A Blank Page before me, a head full of thoughts. Nothing written in ages, so many things to write. I am a person who feels. The other...

I sit here studying. I worry about my assignments, the coming tests (especially finals), and ultimately my grades. We (although maybe...

At some point... you become an adult. Correct? I mean, I don't really know. It's a little hard to tell if someones an adult, or just a...

Peace Flutters An illusion of obtainability Just out of reach Sometimes brushing my finger...

Colleges have begun to flood my email and snail mail with information about their programs. They send me explanations of why their...

The language of love. Make wide spaces in your heart. Life gets so chocked up, kindness so lost, love slips by unseen. Smile at a...

One way or another, we all wish that we're able to make a difference in this world even by a bit if it is possible to us. There are loads...

Talking with a friend, we found ourselves discussing the state of his relationship with his girlfriend. As we spoke he stated, "I just...

Lately I have been getting some feedback/questions about my use of a pseudonym. Some think that it is silly of me to hide my personal...

Last school semester I had the opportunity to study Traditional Mexican food. This was a really great project, as it gave me an excuse to...

I hope you have seen Part One, since this is the continuation. I wished to give just a few more in order to complete the "Top 10" I...

My favorite books list is finding itself all to often revised. So, for this moment, I would like to share them as the stand, right now...

Sitting, we share poetry. Bits and pieces of our souls are spilled into the air of our local library, at an open mic event. Sifting....

I almost wouldn't write this. I happen to really like just writing... thoughts. I think voicing is better then preaching. Thus, that is...