"The Kraken" by Alfred Lord Tennyson (and story links)

The Kraken by Alfred Lord Tennyson (1830)


Below the thunders of the upper deep;
Far, far beneath in the abysmal sea,
His ancient, dreamless, uninvaded sleep
The Kraken sleepeth: faintest sunlights flee
About his shadowy sides: above him swell
Huge sponges of millennial growth and height;
And far away into the sickly light,
From many a wondrous grot and secret cell
Unnumbered and enormous polypi
Winnow with giant arms the slumbering green.
There hath he lain for ages and will lie
Battening upon huge sea-worms in his sleep,
Until the latter fire shall heat the deep;
Then once by man and angels to be seen,
In roaring he shall rise and on the surface die.


Here is a round-up of my stories that appeared in this week's Herald News:

Woman holding coat drive

Julie Reimer began volunteering at MorningStar Mission in her father's memory. Now she's hosting coat drives combined with holiday parties for the homeless.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15763460-423/woman-holding-coat-drive.html


Joliet man known for being great cook and "honest to the core"

Jim gardened, cooked, canned, played Santa Claus at holidays and impressed everyone with his generous spirit and integrity.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15840694-423/joliet-man-known-for-being-great-cook-and-honest-to-the-core.html


Costumed pets invited to pet store fundraiser

Wags to Whiskers blesses pets in several ways. It offers holistic foods, self-bathing stations, and fundraisers for local animal rescues.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15894486-423/costumed-pets-invited-to-pet-store-fundraiser.html


Witches Night Out aids United Way Agencies

Now in its third year, this costumed twist on Ladies Night Out events raises tens of thousands of dollars each year...and you haven't lived until you've seen a thousand women in witch garb under one roof.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15899251-423/witches-night-out-aids-united-way-agencies.html


Charge it! JJC converts old pickup to electric

Automotive students take a step into the future by changing a gas-powered vehicle into a battery operated one.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15290215-423/charge-it-jjc-class-converts-old-pick-up-to-electric.html


Ready to capture a moment

Jenni Kenney Photography blends art wiith candids for a unique result

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/15371771-423/ready-to-capture-a-moment.html