Some stories wander through the edges of legend, light and elusive, inviting readers to step into a world both familiar and mysteriously wild. The Adventures ofTom Bombadil (1962) A whimsical collection of Tolkien’s poetry, capturing the playful, enigmatic spirit of Tom Bombadil and his corner of Middle-earth. The Adventures of Tom Bombadil collects poems by J.ContinueContinue reading “November 22: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil”
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Road Notes: Lakeside Serenity by the Waters of Vernon and Anacoco
The road bends west through Vernon Parish, carrying us past pines and hardwoods that meet above like clasped hands. These are the kinds of drives that invite quiet—no rush of interstate noise, just the hum of tires and the sudden flash of sun through branches. It was a Saturday, when the Plain Travelers (that’s us) setContinueContinue reading “Road Notes: Lakeside Serenity by the Waters of Vernon and Anacoco”
Re-Blog: The Sound of Footsteps and Autumn Air
Sometimes I come across a piece that speaks to the quiet, everyday moments we often overlook—details that stick in your memory long after the day is done. That’s what a re-blog is here at Veni, vidi, scripsi: sharing something I find meaningful, thoughtful, or inspiring, so you can experience it too. In this post, aContinueContinue reading “Re-Blog: The Sound of Footsteps and Autumn Air”
Love is in the air! (Don’t look, Ethel!)
We’ve made the drive south to Lake Charles a few times over the past couple of weeks. And ran into an old nemesis… They’re everywhere, leave a nasty mess on your car, and smell like Charlie the Tuna’s gym socks from last month. You guessed it: Love bugs! If you’ve lived in southwest Louisiana longContinueContinue reading “Love is in the air! (Don’t look, Ethel!)”
Road Notes: Kisatchie Bayou, Where Slow Waters Sleep
Before we dig into this week’s post, I want to introduce something new—a little series where we take our time, hit the backroads, and share whatever we find along the way… After careers took us years away from family and friends, my wife and I have been blessed to happily settle in our small homeContinueContinue reading “Road Notes: Kisatchie Bayou, Where Slow Waters Sleep”
Veni, Vidi, Scripsi 