Men must be ruthless to survive in the western frontier. Kindness and mercy are few and far between. Go about your way and don’t get into anyone else’s business. Except Mary Breydon is not a man, and she ends up jeopardizing other people’s business. Famed western author Louis L’Amour is known for his vivid storytellingContinue reading “Independence on the Cherokee Trail”
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What Do Halloween Colors Symbolize?
Red and green will forever be the trademark colors of Christmas. Red and pink will always symbolize Valentine’s Day. Yet no one talks about the spookiest combination of colors. Why do we associate certain colors with Halloween? Like most holidays, the origins date back to traditions from hundreds of years ago. Alongside those traditions, colorContinue reading “What Do Halloween Colors Symbolize?”
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Poetry in Motion
Poetry: you either love it or hate it. Those who appreciate poetry understand its beauty and how its form, rhythm, imagery, and figurative language paint human emotion and the world around us. Many forms of art can be considered “poetic.” But what is poetry? Over time, poetry has been described as: Typically, poetry is writtenContinue reading “Poetry in Motion”
Winter’s Strain on Romance
In literature, figurative language is widely used to build connections for the reader. Imaginative and flowery language help readers to make comparisons and engage with the text. Likewise, metaphors and other figurative devices allow writers to deliver strong emotions and express their message. Because song lyrics are essentially poetry, music also makes great use ofContinue reading “Winter’s Strain on Romance”
Price and Poe: A Gothic Dream
When disturbing stories are narrated and performed by the right storyteller on screen, the words from the page become the essence of what they were meant to become. When director Roger Corman took Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic, spine-chilling stories and transferred them to the big screen, Poe’s characters came to life like never before. ButContinue reading “Price and Poe: A Gothic Dream”
10 Fictional Characters Who Believe in the Easter Bunny
Once an English Major, Always an English Major!
Yes, we will always secretly check your grammar! A degree in English doesn’t end with the physical piece of paper that’s framed on the wall. Instead, the skills and loves English majors develop during their studies continue on. As a recent graduate with a degree in English, I can confirm that English majors will neverContinue reading “Once an English Major, Always an English Major!”
A Heartwarming Christmas, 2020
Each year, I write a short Christmas story and share it with my readers. At first I only posted these stories on Facebook and Instagram, but, this year, I am able to share my story right here on Confessions of a Classic Soul. Typically I break up the story into three installments and share themContinue reading “A Heartwarming Christmas, 2020”
Fred Flintstone v. Sir John Falstaff
In life’s stressful moments, who doesn’t like a little comic relief? In the entertainment world, comic relief is a must-have, and there are plenty of fools we can turn to in order to enjoy a hearty laugh. Naturally, not all “fool characters” are exactly alike, but sometimes they overlap with other characters. So what’s theContinue reading “Fred Flintstone v. Sir John Falstaff”
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