Friday, October 5, 2012


A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky by Lewis Carroll (1872)

 
A boat  beneath a sunny sky,
Lingering onward dreamily
In an evening of July --

Children three that nestle near,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Pleased a simple tale to hear --


Long has paled that sunny sky:
Echoes fade and memories die:
Autumn frosts have slain July.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise,
Alice moving under skies
Never seen by waking eyes.

Children yet, the tale to hear,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Lovingly shall nestle near.

In a Wonderland they lie,
Dreaming as the days go by,
Dreaming as the summers die:

Ever drifting down the stream --
Lingering in the golden dream --
Life, what is it but a dream?




For those that would like a glimpse of my feature stories that the Herald News published this week, check out these links:


09/30/12: A rally against violence

Read about Linda King, the death of her daughter Lisa due to domestic violence and how Linda is fighting back.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15371079-423/a-rally-against-violence.html


09/30/12: Innovative after-school program to launch at center

Years ago, Amy Sanchez was only nine years old in 1989 when she was lying on a couch in herhome when she got caught when a stray bullet came through the house and tore into her brain above her right ear. Now as president of the Collin's Street Neighborhood Council, Sanchez's latest project is an after-school program for high school students at risk for becoming caught up in gang activity.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15370993-423/innovative-after-school-program-to-launch-at-joliet-center.html


10/01/12: Russell sparked growth of Christian Youth Center

For over fifty years, The Christian Youth Center in Joliet, Illinois, has provided a wealth of opportunities for youth to come know Christ, such as mentoring programs, sports teams, day camps, youth groups, and after-school programs. Read about the faith, determination, and dedication of the man that made it happen.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15433814-423/russell-sparked-growth-of-christian-youth-center.html


10/02/12: One beekeeper is all abuzz about his hobby

Carl Wagner only wanted to "borrow" a hive. Learn why he now has thousands of bees, the type of honey he sells, and some of the knowledge he's gained from the experience.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15438305-423/one-beekeeper-is-all-abuzz-about-his-hobby.html


10/04/12: Arts council offers training in martial arts

When Bob Schmitt's son began karate classes, Schmitt decided he wanted a martial arts program, too, but one that offered more interior discipline. What Schmitt found has changed his entire life, from the inside out.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15287526-423/arts-council-offers-training-in-japanese-martial-arts.html













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