Words and Photos By Rebecca T. Dickinson I did not believe I had much of a story from my childhood and youth. Sure my mom said there were family stories I could write. She didn't understand those stories, to me, were inside jokes. An aunt told me I needed to experience life and one day I'd be an author … maybe,… Continue reading The Writer Asks
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Blogging Award Nomination
In 2008, my co-worker Krystal encouraged me to start a blog. With my basic knowledge of copyright concerning my creative work, I was hesitant. Despite being a part of the generation of new technology, I have been somewhat shy towards what is Right Now. I am happy to have a blog where I share my knowledge of books,… Continue reading Blogging Award Nomination
Falling in Love with Books
Words and Photos by Rebecca T. Dickinson I hate plants. Perhaps I should x-out my opening sentence, and put something more appropriate. But, I do hate plants. I admire them from far away or I take pictures, but I have nothing to do with a garden. Water nurtures the seed and soil. I know that much.… Continue reading Falling in Love with Books
Why the Character Perspective of a Child
The Child's View, Part I Words by Rebecca T. Dickinson A third grade class performed an experiment similar to one in my college Geology lab. The students blew my mind as they scratched a penny on graphite and other rock materials. They then used a nail. Each group recorded its observations. Did the nail leave… Continue reading Why the Character Perspective of a Child
Your New Relationship
By Rebecca T. Dickinson A new relationship takes off. Even if you're in a relationship or marriage there is a boyfriend or girlfriend who takes you for the ride on a motorcycle. Your emotions about him or her wander through a jungle of the unknown. Then you make up with a hot session in which… Continue reading Your New Relationship
How to Let Go of I Can’t
The Little Engine That Could echoes in my mind. I read it to my son, and I wonder if the I-think-I-cans will end before I run out of breath. As a child, my parents and friends' parents read the same book, especially if one of us said those famous words, "I can't do it." I came… Continue reading How to Let Go of I Can’t
Corrie's Season 