Barnes and Noble Most of us ache for the opportunity to shine at the gift we’re born with. Symphony Weber wants to give hers back. As an overweight kid, she longs to be like everybody else, so when the dreams about the stranger begin, she keeps them to herself. However, her growing intuitive abilities are not so easy to hide. Symphony discovers she must share knowledge, give … [Read more...] about SYMPHONY OF DREAMS by Cynthia Rogan
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Tossing the Chimes
I used to sing. Years ago. But when I decided to have kids, I willingly gave it up. I wanted to be home with my girls. But I missed it. So sometimes I'd get the kids settled down (nap time, color time, Sesame Street) and I would go into my room, close the door and pull out the guitar. The lyrics I wrote are in some notebook or another. The music is only in my head. I used to … [Read more...] about Tossing the Chimes
Flipping Good
I was driving home tonight. It was already dark. I imagine the Super Bowl was still going on but, I’m not sure. I didn’t watch it. I had a writing project to work on. I turned a corner and caught movement in my peripheral. It was a boy, probably between five and seven. He was in his flannel pajamas, robe, and slippers, jumping on a trampoline in his side yard. I caught him just … [Read more...] about Flipping Good
HAVE A !%$*&@! DAY
My gym schedules regular aquatic exercise classes. On those days, I have to get there at just the right time. I have to squeeze myself between the scheduled classes. Normally, that’s fine. Today, there was someone in each lane. Now, we’re required to share a lane if necessary, but it can be a tight squeeze. Sometimes squashing my swimming into half a lane irritates my … [Read more...] about HAVE A !%$*&@! DAY
Radio Days
For the last few weeks, in addition to my regular schedule, I’ve had a side project. It’s been fun and a little like having multiple personalities. See, I’ve been playing the roles of three characters in the Radio Days series produced by Collaborative Theatre Project—CTP. At first I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it. Three different people with three different voices and … [Read more...] about Radio Days