Category archives: Creative Nonfiction
Creative Writing: Head vs. Heart
I wrote this over Christmas break. I like imagining what my head and heart talk about – they’re always disagreeing. This is the manifestation of that. Enjoy. P.S. Well, just don’t read too much into it. Just … enjoy. —My… continue reading »
Creative Writing: On a Bench with Joel
Preface: I promised more creative writing in my 2010 Writing Goals. Here’s round two. I wrote this piece for Prose, and I admit I am awfully proud of it. For the most part it’s in classic style, but I waver… continue reading »
The Mirror
Hello, friends. I wanted to start this blog with a forward to stop those who might criticize the following. This isn’t for you; this is a testimony to who God’s shaped me into and a testimony to who I am… continue reading »
Dear Sex,
A from-the-heart commentary. February 2, 1998 Dear S-E-X, I am scared to say your name. Teacher says it’s a bad word so I don’t want to get in trouble. I just figured out what you are today. You’re gross. Mommy… continue reading »
From Canton with Love.
I should mention that I’m not a spontaneous person. I am a planner. My reoccurring nightmare features me late for class or late for work because of unlikely situations that barricade my path. But I am also an opportunist. This… continue reading »