Notes from Alex

Powered by
WordPress

  • Shades neighborhood Catnip Party

    Once upon a time in a quiet suburban neighborhood, there lived a curious cat named Shades. Shades had a reputation for being the most adventurous cat on the block, always finding new and exciting places to explore. One sunny afternoon, Shades discovered something extraordinary—a fresh stash of catnip growing wild in the vacant lot next…

  • Healing – While Going Through, “The Dark Night of The Soul.”

    Certainly! The concept of the “Dark Night of the Soul” has intrigued mystics, poets, and seekers for centuries. It represents a profound inner journey—a passage through darkness that ultimately leads to transformation and healing. In this metaphorical desert, our familiar frameworks crumble—the roles we play, our achievements, and the meaning we’ve ascribed to life. It often begins…

  • Today is Juneteenth…

    Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed African Americans that slavery had been abolished—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The formerly enslaved rejoiced with prayer, feasting, and song. Juneteenth has since become an annual tradition,…

  • Just Begin to Write…

    Ideas and ways to overcome writers block: Writer’s block can be frustrating, but there are effective strategies to overcome it. Here are some tips: Journal prompts can be a wonderful way to spark creativity and deepen your self-reflection. Here are a few prompts you might find inspiring: A few points to ponder as you continue…

  • To Write or NOT To Write…

    In the quiet of dawn, ink meets paper, A dance of thoughts, dreams, and whispers. Should I weave tales of skies and stars, Or let silence reign, untouched by scars? To write is to breathe life into the void, To paint emotions with words, unalloyed. Yet hesitation lingers, like morning dew, As I ponder the…

  • Running on EMPTY

    In a bustling city filled with the constant hum of life, there was a man named Theo. He was a hard worker, always the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave. His colleagues admired his dedication, but they didn’t see the weariness in his eyes or the heaviness in his steps…

  • There is ALWAYS HOPE

    Once in a small village nestled between the rolling hills and dense forests, there lived a young woman named Elara. She was known for her unwavering faith and the serene calmness that always surrounded her, even in the face of adversity. Elara’s life was not easy. She worked hard in the fields from dawn till…

  • The Totem Carvers Tale

    The Totem Carver’s Tale In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, where ancient forests whispered secrets and mist clung to towering cedars, there lived a totem carver named Kaya. Her hands bore the calluses of countless chisel strokes, and her eyes held the wisdom of generations. Kaya’s modest cabin stood near the edge of the…

  • A Short Story about the Longhouse

    Native American Longhouse: Title: “Whispers of the Cedar Longhouse” In the heart of the forest, where ancient trees stood tall and proud, there existed a cedar longhouse—a dwelling woven from stories and memories. Its walls, crafted from cedar logs and woven bark, held secrets whispered by generations. Nokomis, the wise grandmother, tended the fire at…

  • The Old Oak Tree

    “The Old Oak Tree” Once upon a time, in a small village nestled among rolling hills, there stood an ancient oak tree. Its gnarled branches reached toward the sky, and its leaves whispered secrets to the wind. The villagers believed that the tree held the memories of generations past, and they often gathered beneath its…