It was Elias Thorne. The name hung in the air, a thunderclap in the sudden, suffocating silence. EliasThorne. A man who, in recent months, had become a focal point of considerabledebate and, indeed, controversy within Fayetteville. He was a man of business, a manof ambition, and, as Brody well knew, a man who had managedContinue reading “Chapter 2 “The Investigation Begins” from “The Skeleton in the Hayride””
Author Archives: Elaine Sycks
Don’t be bitter and blame…but to be blessed and believe
The past two years have been some of the most challenging in my life. The hardest goal from this is to not blame God for what happened or to blame Him for the struggles but to see those two years as a blessings and believe there is ongoing purpose.
Midweek Motivational Post
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God and my kids…
My favorite artists are God and my kids. The artistry of God’s creation never ceases to amaze me. No two sunsets are ever the same. No two sunrises are ever the same. And my kids. Their creativity inspires me and how they use their writing and art to encourage others is a blessing every day.
Nature Photography
My very favorite hobby is nature photography…especially bodies of water, mountainscapes, flowers and farm fields. I love soaking up the sun, and using the soothiing sounds of nature to decompress. I share my photojournaling so others can enjoy creation through my eyes! https://www.deviantart.com/lainey4231
New Week Motivation
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Grieve at first, then start over…
If I lost all of my possessions, I would grieve at first for what is irreplaceable. Old family photos, keepsakes, our Bibles. Then wipe the tears, pray, stand up straight and start over. Possessions can be replaced. People cannot.
Chapter 16 “The Chase” (From “The Councilman’s Gambit”)
Sarah looked at Patrick, seeing not just the weary politician, but the man she had fallen in love with, a man capable of both great good and terrible compromises. He was a man caught in a web of his own making, a man fighting for survival in a world where the rules were broken andContinue reading “Chapter 16 “The Chase” (From “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”
I have changed my mind about….
What it means to truly be “prosperous” and have enough I have food to eat, the ability to work, a roof over my head, a vehicle to get from point A to point B. I am truly prosperous and richer than 2/3 of the rest of the world.
My first day of college…
I grew up in Western New York. I remember my first day of college in Pensacola, Florida. It was so hot. SOOOO many palm trees. My first two roommates were from Alabama. I couldn’t understand a word anyone said. And there were grits.
Lemon and Rosemary 