The Virtue of Short Stories

You might have heard the tale before. One of Ernest Hemingway's friends once made a bet that he couldn't write a story out of just six words, but Hemingway proved him wrong with his now famous story: "Baby shoes for sale. Never worn." Now this challenge is often used as an exercise for writers. I've… Continue reading The Virtue of Short Stories

Days of Ice and Snow

Another week of February has passed, and with it came more snow and ice. Our house was shrouded in glorious fogs and silver mists; our trees traced with beautiful white crystals. I commented to my mother how it is on days like these I wish I had a nice camera. So she offered that I… Continue reading Days of Ice and Snow