brianna persinger

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  • Practicing gratitude a second time.

    “We will feast in the house of Zion we will sing with our hearts restored ‘He has done great things’ we will say together we will feast, and weep no more.” Sandra McCracken, “We Will Feast in the House of Zion” I’m wrapping up the second week of writing down all the things to be…

  • Practicing gratitude.

    As I shared in last week’s story, I am participating in NaNoWriMo. I also shared that I am keeping track of little moments I’m grateful for in a small composition book I’m carrying with me this month. Both have been surprisingly challenging. More on that to come. Before I get back to writing the manuscript…

  • Declaring November the month of writing & gratitude.

    “‘That’s right,’ said Gandalf. ‘Let’s have no more argument. I have chosen Mr. Baggins and that ought to be enough for all of you. If I say he is a Burglar, a Burglar he is, or will be when the time comes. There is a lot more in him than you may guess, and a…

  • About the cats and the houseplants.

    Nearly all my houseplants are a blend of vibrant green, and a pathetic shade of darkened brown. Lack of sunlight, or too much water aren’t the issues. Actually, it’s that the cats love to gnaw on them. I’ve tried a few different tricks in the book. I’ve placed double-sided sticky tape around the plant to…