We all face deadlines. That final project due by midnight, that proposal completed by Wednesday, the last day to sign up for that trip. I do not work well under pressure. But I have been there at the last minute, frantic like a bird trapped in a house. However, what inspires me about deadlines isContinue reading “Deadline Culture”
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Vela Patria writes short general fiction stories about characters from different parts of the world. Her stories deal with everyday people who encounter life changing situations.
A Riddle or A Griddle?
I can’t help but smile at today’s writing prompt. It sounds like the beginning of a riddle. The oldest thing I own that I still use daily is my mother’s cast iron frying pan. I inherited this pan about eight years ago when my mom sold our house. She is in her nineties and notContinue reading “A Riddle or A Griddle?”
Books I Enjoy:
I have recently enjoyed “My Italian Bulldozer” by Alexander McCall Smith. Warning, I am an avid fan. Feel free to check out my review on Good Reads. Click the link below. What Are You Reading? Welcome! Come on in. Tell me of places you have explored and what you like to read. Vela Patria isContinue reading “Books I Enjoy:”
Deaf Culture
What is Deaf culture? When it is spelled with a capital D, it represents a community and a culture that spans different ethnicities and races. What prompted my curiosity was Nora, the main character in “Silence Roars.” She suddenly loses her hearing. As I began writing this short story, I realized I would need toContinue reading “Deaf Culture”
Steady and True
The quality I value most in a friend is loyalty. Someone who stands by me through my “terribles” and bests. Someone who is true to themselves and not afraid to tell me the truth. Someone who sees me and understands.
Culture
Welcome readers! Have a seat at the table of life experiences and pull up a plate. The topic served on today’s blog is culture. Culture spans the human experience. It includes customs, traditions, art, literature, cuisine, ceremonies, and social norms. Culture touches each one of us. Learning to appreciate our differences and sharing similarities buildsContinue reading “Culture”
Those Questions
We ask ourselves thousands of questions each day. Will I get up when I hear the alarm go off? What will I eat for breakfast? Am I going to work today? Am I going to be late? Should I exercise first today or skip it? We make decisions daily about small things. Sometimes these tinyContinue reading “Those Questions”
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