Tolkien’s Version: So the company went on their long way, down the wide hurrying waters, borne ever southwards. Bare woods stalked along either bank, and they could not see any glimpse of the lands behind. The breeze died away and the river flowed without a sound. No voice of bird broke the silence. The sun […]

I Am From… I am from gold caffeine free Dr. Pepper From face scrubs and Vera Bradley pencils I am from the one story plus game room perfect-for-our-family-size house, From the smell of constantly lit candles with all different scents I am from the slope in our backyard From the peonies that still stand strong […]

Early on the morning light, Talking to someone who can’t answer, Breathing in and out to keep calm, Leading your teammate to get ready, ” We can do this” Sliding on a wool jacket, Strapping on your number tight, Zipping up your newly clean boots, ” We can do this” Warming up, sweating under the […]