Not enough. Never enough. That is the way I feel most days, at some point or another. Sometimes it is as brief as thunderstorms in Florida summers, other times they settle in like the first rains of spring. Yes, I am lovely and talented, but it doesn’t take the edge off my own feelings of …
Author: rosereads
A writer, a poet and all around book lover. I write for the same reason that I read, because it fills my life with joy and meaning. Books and a love of words has given me a career and once a trip abroad.
A dear friend suggested that I turn my love of books into this blog. So, here we are. As a full time teacher, you can expect me to do my homework and post at least once a week.
Eyes II
There is something as seen in the eyes Of king A king that makes one bow before him And pales against the rage in a human soul This beast, this king, has more dignity Than the man who would exterminate him. More peace than we who would be superior. This poem is a follow up …
Kittens Invasion – Part II
A fourth kitten has joined the brigade. I will not become the crazy cat lady. I will not become the crazy cat. I am not a crazy cat lady. I repeat that mantra every time I interact with the invaders. Jack and Nu Mu, my two old kitty boys, are angry that there are these …
Invasion
My blog has been taken over by kittens. Cute, cuddly kittens. I am sure they are evil and as soon as my guard is down they will strike. The kittens are in charge now.
Soul Therapy
Running around Orlando away from all of the theme parks there are some really beautiful spots where un-manufactured beauty lives. The photos below are a part of that hidden beauty. My friend, Niki, took them as apart of journey back to her artistic side has captured some of that beauty. She has graciously let me …
To School I Go!!
My GRE scores are in and I have no idea what they mean. Seriously, not a bloody clue; I am hoping that they mean I will be able to start school in just a couple weeks. Or they could mean that school will be delayed until the fall while I retake the GRE and again …
Behind
Second week of summer vacation and I am behind already. My goal was to catch up on my reading and post a new review, today. The reality is that summer vacation for a teacher isn't really a vacation. Especially, when you need to scramble to keep a steady income. Thankfully the district has provide some …
Innocence
I do not have to cling to innocence it is so deeply rooted in my soul that a backhoe and a team of mules could not dredged it from my heart. I have been beaten, raped and betrayed by lovers and friends, and people in between so many ... many times that you think all …
Kickstarting Zombies
One of my favorite authors, Stant Litore, has begun Kickstarter campaign to help fund his latest project. Here is it in his own words. If you can please invest in this unique project, thank you. Whether you want to read about a zombie apocalypse in the Middle East in 1160 BC, or in second-century Rome, …
Neil Gaiman’s Last US Signing Tour
The information contained in this post is not new. It has been out in the ether for quite sometime, but if you are like me and 2013 has been a year where you didn't know if you were coming or going you probably missed it. Neil Gaiman is on his last U.S. signing tour after which as …
Lucinda Rose 