Her Soliloquy
Food for the Soul
Food is medicine. My mantra is, eat ninety percent for your body, and ten percent for your soul. Eating for your body means nutritious, whole foods (think vegetables, fruits, proteins, etc). Eating for your soul means food that warms you on the inside, that gives you a sense of comfort, peace, and most importantly, happiness. On the days when I need that kind of comfort, these are the recipes I turn to. Whether it be in a moment of solitude, a snug night in with a good friend, or surrounded by family, I hope these dishes warm your soul as much as they do mine.
Featured Pieces
The Anthology
Simple Pleasures
Scene One: Lights up on a sleepy kitchen. The light is warm, its golden rays scattered across the colorful glass china. The china, glazed with vivid hues of emerald green, topaz yellow, and ruby red, glistens softly in the floating sunlight. Through the open...
Aunt Jay
If starlight was human, it'd walk through the fray, and stand there quite clearly, as my own aunt jay. Most generous minded, and sweeter than May, her laugh like a bluebell, I loved my aunt jay. In moments of quiet, by my side she'd stay, a someone to...
For Infinity
Author's Note: This is a true story! Infinity Monkey continues to be an invaluable member of Ollie's Monkey Kingdom (as he calls it). Here he is with Birthday Monkey and Red Monkey, his closest friends. As I will be leaving for college in just under a year, I wanted...
The Dandelion Effect
Author's Note: I wrote this piece in the middle of a very busy and stressful time in my life—senior fall. In the midst of college applications and midterm grades, I found myself constantly worrying about my place among my peers, wondering if I truly fit in among such...
The Manor
Author's Note: This is an excerpt from a play written alongside two other student writers. It is meant to be comedy, a last "hurrah!" if you will, of high school theatre. As I was tasked with writing the third portion, or the ending bit, this snippet of script begins...
How to Save a Life
Hold your head, shake the sleep from your eyes. The clock reads 6:30. Don't lay down, it will only make it harder. The cold is painful, but it is necessary. Get up, walk away from temptation. Down to the bathroom. Cold water only, splash your face and blot it dry. Do...