Finding the Pieces

The story of how a lost boy found home

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Category: writing

  • What’s in a Story?

    Why do we tell stories? Whether it was used for religious purposes or passing down a people’s history through the tradition of oral storytelling, the human race has been telling stories since before writing was even invented. The only thing that has really changed over the years is that we are able to share stories…

  • Friday Rant: What if I don’t Want to Get my Head out of the Clouds?

    This week has been crazy busy. I had a meeting with my general manager at work on Monday and was asked to continue working until I leave for Oxford, which was a big surprise considering how I was supposed to be laid off next week. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to keep working,…

  • Five Week Summer Challenge: Are You Ready?

    Summer of 2012 was an amazing Summer, but not because of any vacations or trips to the beach. My Summer last year wasn’t so much about relaxing, but instead it was about starting on a path to becoming a healthier me. Well, it’s Summer time again, and even though I’ve continued with eating healthy and…

  • A Time to Remember: Eulogy of a Hyundai Accent

    We are gathered here today to remember the life of a friend that was once a very important part of my life: Isaiah “Izzy” the Great: the little blue Hyundai that could. Though he was small and often referred to as a clown car or tin-can on wheels, he was strong and resilient. He was…

  • Sick Blog

    Writer’s block is not something that I am unfamiliar with; on the contrary, it’s something that I struggle with often. Most times I come up against a creative wall, however, I am able to break through it fairly quickly. Today, on the other hand, is a little bit different. Not only do I have no idea…

  • I Don’t Want to Grow Up

    Imagine for a moment that you are about seven years old. No arguing, now, just do it! Are you imagining? Good. Now, you’re running around outside with a bunch of kids from the neighborhood, kicking around a soccer ball, when all of a sudden you hear the dreaded words of the evening:

  • Exploring Social Media: A World Beyond the Screens

    Ever since I discovered what an online forum was in seventh grade, I’ve been fascinated with the internet and the idea of social media. This may not come as much of a shock to anyone living in today’s world, seeing as how even grandparents have managed to find their way into the realm of Facebook…

  • Progress Report: Breaking Through Barriers

    When I started this blog I wanted to make it clear that it was not going to be only about my weight loss and healthy living. While that part of my life is very important, it is not the only thing that I have ideas to write about, which is why I have been working…

  • Writing a Short Story: Buried Underneath

    Remember when I said that I wanted to start writing more creative pieces? Well, as an attempt to get myself actually writing and not just thinking about writing, I decided that I needed to just sit down and start writing. A more accurate way to describe this “writing” is probably closer to some form of…

  • Blogging Changed My Life

    Blogging Changed My Life

    What’s this now? A blog post? On Friday? Why yes, I suppose it is! Since school has ended for the summer I’ve been posting on a regular schedule of Monday and Wednesday, but I’ve decided that it might be fun to start making posts on Friday as well! I absolutely love writing, and this blog…