Tag Archives: reading

Wednesday Words – Garden Edition

Posted on May 8, 2013 by TommiaW

Two enjoyable reads worth discovering or re-reading: A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, to spark the imagination and be the seedling of the love of poetry. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. What enjoyable childhood reads to … Continue reading →

Posted in Mischief, Anything, Yammering | Tagged books, children's books, classics, reading | 3 Comments

Friday Ficlet/Fragment – Words, Words, Words

Posted on May 3, 2013 by TommiaW

Today’s ficlet is inspired by today’s Daily Prompt: Describe a little thing — one of the things you love that defines your world but is often overlooked. While there are many great posts to the point, here’s my rambling rendition … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Prompt/Post, Ficlet/Fragment, Prose | Tagged daily prompt, daily prompt the little things, learning, reading, snippet, words | 10 Comments

Vacation of the Mind

Posted on April 25, 2013 by TommiaW

Today’s Daily Prompt asks, “Tell us about a book you can read again and again without getting bored — what is it that speaks to you?” So, what is my favorite vacation of the mind? I’ve shared powerful reads that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging from A to Z, From the WEL | Tagged blogging from a to z, books, daily prompt, daily prompt second time around, reading, The Bible | 8 Comments

Wednesday Words – Judgment Day

Posted on March 27, 2013 by TommiaW

Today’s Daily Prompt asks: If you were to judge your favorite book by its cover, would you still read it? Wandering in the book aisles was the consolation ‘prize’ I had on errands day with my parents as a child. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ponderings | Tagged books, choices, covers, daily prompt judgment day, reading | 15 Comments

Thoughtful Stories

Posted on March 21, 2013 by TommiaW

Today’s Daily Post Prompt, asked, “What was your favorite book as a child? Did it influence the person you are now?” My parents read me bible stories before bed. The original paperback collection of stories now lost, this is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ponderings | Tagged books, childhood, daily prompt bedtime stories, memories, reading, storytime | 2 Comments

Friday Finds

Posted on February 15, 2013 by TommiaW

The ficlet-fragment for today can be found here. What makes for a fabulous Friday is news about two fun-filled finds just in time for payday! First, the release of Mari Collier‘s Earthbound – the prequel to Gather the Children. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Ficlet/Fragment, Ponderings, Study of Shadows | Tagged agatha hattie, books, earthbound, Gather the Children, reading | 2 Comments

This Learner’s List

Posted on January 8, 2013 by TommiaW

The writing prompt today was wonderful yet limited. Tell us about a teacher who had a real impact on your life, either for the better or the worse. How is your life different today because of him or her? Select … Continue reading →

Posted in Ponderings | Tagged Daily Prompt: Teachers Pet, gifts, gratitude, lessons, reading, teachers, writing | 8 Comments

Finally found the floor….

Posted on February 28, 2012 by TommiaW

…in terms of the piles of books on the floor that the library wants back, that practicality says should be sold! So, the last of the fascinating, enlightening books read either focused on other books: To Kill a Mockingbird -Threatening … Continue reading →