Being on the other side of cancer is easier than being in the middle. When you’re in the middle, it’s like being at sea and not knowing where you’re going. Some days were easy, while others were very challenging. The best parts of being sick were seeing all the friendly [...]
Is this the whole picture? Or is it just the start? Is this the way you love me? You’re capturing my heart. I used to try and walk as one, but I’ve begun to grow. When you tell me just to rest, I’m finally letting go. I let go, and I’m here to stay. I [...]
I’m from the smell of strawberry muffins and blueberry waffles. I’m from the sound of the blue waves, from missing my cousin’s voice. I’m from laughter and every time we chased him around. I’m from the sweet sunshine that shines so bright. I’m from Christmas and nights when we just have fun. By Bria, 4th [...]
Writers in the Schools (WITS) is offering a special discounted ticket to the annual A Celebration of Story gala on November 4th. For a limited time only, the $250 seats are available for $150. Come meet Jeannette Walls, best-selling author of The Glass Castle, in a rare Houston visit. Jeannette’s story about how she survived [...]
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Posted in books, event, father, inspiration, memory, mother, parenting, story, writer, writers in the schools, writing
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Also tagged a celebration of story, Arts, Glass Castle, Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel, Half-Broke Horses, Houston, Jeannette Walls, psychology
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Well, here I am drunk in my thoughts . I’ve been searching for you far and near. Remembering the times you enchanted my mind with stories of your mountains, ranch, beasts, and breathing free air. I’ve come to the ranch seeking council and comfort reviewing intimate events in my life. Here I stand [...]
On a sunny savannah land, A giraffe has a friend, One big fat hippo, Both sit down in the sun that glows. Exhausted and tired, from playing all around, The giraffe stands up and hears a soft sound, It goes to the jungle, and into the trees, And now the giraffe must leave [...]
Por favor dime dónde está la risa. Dime dónde está la alegría. Dime dónde está la dulzura. Dime dónde está el poder. Dime dónde está la fuerza. Dime dónde está la protección. Dime dónde está mi familia. Dime dónde está la abundancia. Dime dónde está la felicidad. Dime dónde está la gente. Dime dónde está [...]
My mom told me to plant a story, so I took my pencil shovel and planted her past. I planted my mom and my uncle as kids. My uncle Joe would always get into trouble. My mom would too, because my uncle played marbles with his friends, and my mom would whine because she wanted [...]
I have never met my grandparents before, but my mom told me about them. She told me that my grandpa got milk from the cow and made it into cheese then sold it. She told me that they had lots of animals, like cows, pigs, horses, dogs, sheep, and goats. When my mom was little, [...]
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Posted in animal, essay, Houston, memory, mother, place, student
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Also tagged Chicken, chihuahua, Goat, Grandparent, Home, Mexico, mother, parents
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In the mall of my mind, I would sell cars and clothes, to those who are less fortunate. I would sell peace to children with no quiet home. I would sell wisdom to this young boy who is now the man of the house. By Marcos, 10th grade Photo by Bamasusanna via Flickr
Mi papá es como un tulipán Mi papá es un hombre cariñoso. Tiene mucha amistad con mi mamá Y le tiene mucho amor y amistad a todos. El nos quiere mucho. El es como un tulipán que nos da mucho cariño, que nos da mucho amor y mucha amistad. El quiere mucho a mi mamá. [...]
[Photo by Chaval via Flickr] Mi papá Juan es el rey de la casa. Mi hermano Brandon es un buho en la noche, nunca se quiere dormir. Mi hermano Emanuel es una abeja, le encantan los dulces. Mi papá Juan es un gallo porque se levanta temprano. Mi prima es una gallina, siempre se asusta [...]
Dacamera of Houston presents Jazz and Poetry featuring the Sam Dinkins III Quartet Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 5:30 PM at the Houston Public Central Library. Jazz drummer, bandleader and music educator Sam Dinkins III is a local legend. He has worked with major artists such as Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul. He has [...]
