Monthly Archives: February 2012

Every story requires a problem. This problem causes conflict for the protagonist (main character), and this conflict arises from self, other people, or the world (environment). Most stories contain more than one problem, but authors resolve the major one usually by … Continue reading →

Posted on February 29, 2012 by thehopebeacon | Leave a comment

One of my greatest joys involves spending time with my grandchildren. Two live in Kansas City and the other three live in Virginia. Obviously, I don’t see them everyday, or every week or month. However, this grandmother needs her “grandchildren … Continue reading →

Posted on February 22, 2012 by thehopebeacon | Leave a comment

Sharing From the Heart

Posted on February 22, 2012 by thehopebeacon

For me, writing is a personal matter. Readers gain insight to my heart and personality. I risk revealing my true feelings and vulnerabilities, my hopes and dreams as well as my weaknesses. It was the same in writing music.  As a … Continue reading →

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Lady of the grey world

Posted on February 16, 2012 by thehopebeacon

Lady of the grey world.

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Caval ‘d brons

Posted on February 16, 2012 by thehopebeacon

Caval ‘d brons.

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Snowy Owls

Posted on February 16, 2012 by thehopebeacon

Snowy Owls.

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Interventions: Follow-Up

Posted on February 14, 2012 by thehopebeacon

This post is a follow-up to the poll on my website about interventions. I appreciate those who read and voted on the questions I posted. Thank you for your time. In education today, interventions are a required part of teacher … Continue reading →

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Friendship

Posted on February 14, 2012 by thehopebeacon

Today is Valentine’s Day. I wish for each one who reads this post a wonderful, loving day! This morning during devotions I read in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 that “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor.”  … Continue reading →

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Impact of Separation

Posted on February 6, 2012 by thehopebeacon

Each time my computer background appears, I smile. A photo of vacation fun from three years ago greets me. This photo shows my grandchildren and their parents in the lake behind the boat joking and enjoying time with one another. … Continue reading →

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