My editorial calendar is getting busy. November 9 reminds me that care and legacy come in many forms. They show up in quiet acts of compassion. They show up in stories passed down and letters and tales that shape hearts across generations. There is a quiet weight to loss that does not always get noticed.ContinueContinue reading “November 9: Reflections on Orphans, Widows, and Tolkien”
Category Archives: Stories & Sound
Fingolfin challenges Morgoth at the Gates of Angband, by Pete Amachree
Re-sharing this stunning depiction by artist Pete Amachree, paired with the passage it brings to life — a glimpse of the high, mythic tone that runs through Tolkien’s writings beyond The Lord of the Rings. Digital artwork inspired by Fingolfin’s final ride and his courage meeting shadow at the very gates of darkness. This sceneContinueContinue reading “Fingolfin challenges Morgoth at the Gates of Angband, by Pete Amachree”
That Time I Almost Got Skunked
| 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”
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”
Veni. Vidi. Scripsi. 