My Musings & More
by Nicole Mathew
Recent Pieces
“The Burning Desire to Write”
Writing has been a part of my life since I was very young. I can remember when I would seclude myself in my bedroom as a kid, lock the door, and sit at my desk to write for hours. I would write what I called "songs" (now I look back and realize they were actually...
A (Very) Short Novella
Ethan trudged through the several inches of freshly fallen snow, as he passed the church. He was bundled head to toe, his body attempting to avoid the arctic wind coming from the lake. Sarah was a few steps behind him. She was weaving through people like a taxi in a...
Challenge: 30 Days of DMB
In case you haven't been able to figure it out yet, I'm kind of obsessed with DMB. I came across this challenge via @JTR89's twitter page, who originally found it on danayylovedmb's Tumblr. I am going to have to take part in this challenge! To save my dear readers...
Writer Wednesday
Thunderstorms have always helped get my creative juices flowing. Lucky for me, a nice storm came passing through this evening. I was inspired by this and Writer Wednesday to pen some poetry. Enjoy. :) Thunder roars above, lightning streaks across the night sky, Rain...
Technology and Literacy
Technology is changing literacy. It is progressing, giving virtually anyone with access the tools they need to expand their own personal literacy. In our day and age, there are many opportunities to become more literate, and all the while advance with technology. How...
21st Annual Taylor Symposium Makes an Impact
Spring 2010: Liberal Arts News Bureau, IUPUI.
This is for my dMb family.
Dearest dMb family, I wrote this prosy poem last semester, and wanted to share it with you. I hope you enjoy, and I can't wait to see some of you on the next tour. Peace, Love, and dMb forever! Seek Up An Emotion The melody floats above the crowd, creating an audible...
Writing is Therapy
This afternoon after running some errands, I found myself at a local Starbucks. I couldn't say no to complementing this beautiful fall day with a soy chai latte. :) While waiting for the barista to make my order. We got to chatting, and she asked me where I worked....
vexatious adoration
Fall 2009: genesis – The Art and Literary Magazine of IUPUI