| Guest post by Git from Miss’a’sippi | We’re thrilled to have our favorite small-town storyteller back on Veni, Vidi, Scripsi. Git has a knack for turning everyday mishaps into laugh-out-loud tales, all served with a side of Southern charm, self-deprecating humor, and a keen eye for the absurd. Grab a chair, settle in, andContinueContinue reading “That Time I Almost Got Skunked”
Category Archives: Stories & Sound
October 20: Tolkien’s Story, His Myth, His Life
A Quietly Magical Date Some anniversaries sneak up on you. October 20 is one of those.On this day, in four different years, four very different books came into the world: 1949 — Farmer Giles of Ham, a playful tale of an unlikely hero 1955 — The Return of the King, the grand finale of The Lord of theContinueContinue reading “October 20: Tolkien’s Story, His Myth, His Life”
Hold My Hand: Grace in the Grit of Life
Disclaimer: This reflection on human struggle and hope in broken places contains gritty imagery (likely R or TV-MA). I share it because something bigger meets us in the mess, calling to believers and seekers alike. A Plea Across the Void I stumbled on Hold My Hand by UNKLE, a British band, late one night, itsContinueContinue reading “Hold My Hand: Grace in the Grit of Life”
ProWritingAid’s Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge
Alright, ProWritingAid is hyping up their Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge, and it’s free to join. Spoiler alert: they’ll probably nudge you to buy their software somewhere along the way—classic move. If you’re into writing but haven’t dipped your toes into a challenge like this, it’s a solid chance to discover your unique voiceContinueContinue reading “ProWritingAid’s Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge”
Lucid Illusions: A Blues-Punk Discovery at Karbach
Ever stumbled on a band that feels like a discovery meant just for you? That was Lucid Illusions for me at Karbach’s Love Street Music & Arts Festival in Houston back in April. Their set hit so hard I was swept up in the moment, but I had to step back from that pure emotionalContinueContinue reading “Lucid Illusions: A Blues-Punk Discovery at Karbach”
Veni. Vidi. Scripsi. 