COVERT COMPOSITIONS

Writings / Thoughts / Musings

  • Tomorrow In God’s Hands

    March 18, 2020 by

    Tonight I have been reflecting on the hymn, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”. After several days of constant COVID-19 news, I found the lyrics comforting as well as a perfect reminder of who holds our tomorrows. In these days of uncertainty, where we literally don’t know what will happen hour-by-hour, let alone day-by-day, I hope… Read more

  • Thankful Reflection

    October 30, 2019 by

    The beautiful backdrop for this poem was a photo taken by my parents near their home in Michigan. I don’t get to experience beautiful moments like these in the desert so have been missing the splendour of God’s nature even more this fall! Psalm 96 11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;Let the sea roar, and all… Read more

  • 70 Days of Fall

    October 28, 2019 by

    We are well into fall with November right around the corner. However, it is only just beginning to feel like fall in the desert. We are finally out of the 90’s. This evening was a nippy 69 degrees. So I’ve only only just begun considering fall activities and all things pumpkin. When highs are still… Read more

  • Writing Assignment – Location / Point of View

    October 8, 2019 by

    Assignment: Describe a lake as seen by a young man or woman who has just committed murder.  Do not mention the murder.  Words in italics refer to the event or have dual meaning to the event as well as the lake. I sat silently on the beach, my arms wrapped around my knees, toes tucked… Read more

  • Short Story: Bonnie’s Office

    September 23, 2019 by

    Writing Assignment: 1 page characterization of a person through their space and belongings Genre: Fiction Word Count: 744 Bonnie is my boss’ boss.  Bonnie is a person whom you hope you will never have any dealings.  If so, it is sure to be career suicide.  Yet, here I stood in the doorway of her office,… Read more

  • Day 1…Again…

    July 9, 2019 by

    Day 1. Sounds new…fresh…exciting. Or does it? I can’t keep track anymore of how many Day 1’s I have had over the years. Prior to reaching my highest weight, I had dieted and tried various programs with varying levels of success. Over the years, I’ve had numerous mis-starts, false-starts and non-starts. Far more than successful… Read more

  • Intentional Accountability Post: Writing

    June 30, 2019 by

    May’s Intentional Actions: 4-week writing workshop “Jump Start Your Summer Writing” with Amy Silverman & Deborah Sussman June’s Intentional Actions: Webinar “The Finisher Framework: My 6-Part Process for Writing Bestselling Novels” with Jerry Jenkins Writing workshop “Expand Your Writer’s Toolbox” with Katrina Shawver

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