by Cary Snowden | Jun 1, 2018 | Illustrated by Zach Clough, Poem, Rhyme, Riddle, Story, Whimsical
When I was young I helped my dad to build a wall of bricks. He showed me how to mix the mortar so it rightly sticks. Start with water, then cement, some sand and then some lime, roll it in a mixer and remove it when it’s time. But something he would ask me...
by Cary Snowden | May 31, 2018 | Advice, Illustrated by Zach Clough, Inspirational, Moral, Poem, Rhyme, Story, Whimsical
Take a moment, stop and think. If you’re thirsty, have a drink. Slow the pace and settle down. Decide which to smile or frown. It’s up to you, make a choice, remain quiet, share your voice. Be engaged, reveal a thought, walk away, when you would not....
by Cary Snowden | May 29, 2018 | Illustrated by Zach Clough, Inspirational, Poem, Rhyme, Story
I saw the moon this morning as it trailed away the night. Several planets chasing it made quite a wondrous sight. Venus was her usual self, so bright she stole the show, while Jupiter impressed us with his bright and shining glow. Saturn made the evening and stood out...
by Cary Snowden | May 28, 2018 | Allegory, Illustrated by Zach Clough, Inspirational, Poem, Rhyme, Story
Dinosaurs from days of old didn’t last when it got cold. A meteor came crashing down and turned the sky an ugly brown. The sun could not shine through all the dust and those who could not adapt went bust. But some were able to change and thrive, they grew some...
by Cary Snowden | May 27, 2018 | Advice, Illustrated by Zach Clough, Inspirational, Poem, Rhyme, Story
Does it pain your heart to know that people do bad things? Or worry your sweet innocence that death waits in the wings? Worry not that harm may come at some unsuspecting time, or that you may be caught off guard by some unnerving crime. Just keep your wits about you,...
by Cary Snowden | May 25, 2018 | Adventure, Illustrated by Zach Clough, Inspirational, Poem, Rhyme, Story
I went out with my dad today, to swim beneath the sea. He took me by the hand and said ‘just stay right next to me’. We stepped out to the water and we swam out on a wave, I was nervous and excited but I tried to be so brave. I grabbed his hand and looked below, my...
