For eighteen days, I waited for a crow. Every morning I carried my coffee to the porch, settled into my chair, and looked hopefully toward the feeder. The internet had assured me that if I put out peanuts, provided fresh water, and exercised enough patience, the crows would eventually appear. Eighteen days later, the feeder … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Arrival of Paul
Recently, I decided to become the Food Human for the local crows. Why? Honestly, because I thought it would be cool. This adventure began on Monday, and as of this writing, the official crow visitor count remains at a grand total of ZERO. Apparently crows do not hand out friendship lightly. They observe. They evaluate. … Continue reading Short Story Saturdays
Summer is the season that has always felt different. The days are longer. The sun shines a little brighter. Children are out of school. Vacations are planned and taken. Even if life does not completely slow down, there is often a sense that we can finally breathe. For many of us, summer becomes a season … Continue reading The Things We Let Go In Summer
There is something sacred about unwritten things. The thoughts we never say aloud. The stories we carry quietly. The emotions tucked between journal pages, hidden in the margins, or folded carefully into prayers whispered late at night. BookWorks by Amanda was created for those things, for the . . . dreamers. overthinkers. readers who underline … Continue reading Welcome to The Raven’s Library
