'I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.' [Flannery O' Connor]
Why this blog?
The simple answer...
Because I have things to say and my voice sounds better when it is written down.
The variety of chair styles in the above image represents the various walks and stages of life, cultures,
backgrounds and places we all come from but signifying that we can all sit around one table and
respectfully engage with one another; sharing conversations, burdens, joys and perspectives.
Study
Library
PORCH
TRAVEL LOUNGE
GUEST ROOM
poetry couch
TEEN GIRLS' ROOM
KIDDIES' PLAYROOM
TV ROOM
Art studio
LAVENDer Studio
MADE BY LEANNE... WITH LOVE
This is a personal blog...
The perspectives, thoughts and opinions are my own and informed from personal context, crises, conversations, concerns, characters (real or fictional) and Christian convictions.
I am not writing on behalf of any specific group, or organisation (secular or Christian).
My intention is to pen my thinking with heart and integrity and for visitors to my site to
pause | read | engage - to think biblically and critically and to have conversations where truth and grace have the final say. .
Any guest articles and interviews are published with the permission of the authors and interviewees.
'Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child.' [Joan Almon]
kiddies' playroom
'Tarry a moment to watch the chaos of a playground, crayola-colored shirts
of running children, all trying out their wings.' [Dr. SunWolf]
'It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"'
'Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.'
[Roald Dahl]
STORIES
August 25, 2018
Topaz is a little bird who has a big secret. Her story begins when she visits Fire Mountain and follows the Dragon’s advice and she flies too close to the sun. Now she has been banished to another land in order to hopefully find a cure for her cold and empty heart that doesn’t beat. It is there that the sad little Topaz hears about the Phoenix from the forest creatures who live around the Yew tree and how her life and heart are changed in ways she never expected.
[A story for 8-11 year olds]
June 11, 2018
Adelynn is a unicorn who lives in the magical make-believe world of stories, dreams and imaginations. She is sad and lonely as she has no other friends like her. After hearing about the breeze’s stories from her travels all over the real world, Adelynn wishes she could travel with the breeze to some of these places. But if her wish comes true, she will forever be changed and will no longer be a unicorn and she will never be able to return to Dreamland. Will it be worth it? Will she take the risk? Read The Unicorn’s Wish to find out.
[A story for 7-10 year olds]
Watch the Secret Garden video of 'The Unicorn's Wish' being read aloud.
December 11, 2017
Princess Carmen lives in a castle in the beautiful kingdom of Cambria. But it seems as if those she loves the most leave her, until she hears about a King of kings who will never leave her. Follow her story as she finds joy and a new song in her heart amid the sadness.
[A story for 7-10 year olds]
Watch the Secret Garden video of 'Princess Carmen's Song' being read aloud.
February 19, 2017
Poor Little Bee. She is sad. She is so tired of her life of being a bee and making honey. She wants to be different, like her friends, the other insects. She wants to be like Dung beetle and Ladybird and Silkworm. She is not happy being a bee. After trying to be like her friends, she discovers what will make her happy…
[A story for 4-8 year olds]
Watch the Secret Garden video of 'Mulberry Bee' being read aloud.
March 28, 2017
This is Lily-May and Rosalie’s story.
Rosalie is Lily-May’s rag-doll. She has wings and turns into a fairy at night and has some wonderful adventures while Lily-May is sleeping. Won’t you join Rosalie on some of her adventures and learn how to make a difference to those around you?
[A story for 4-8 year olds]
Watch the Secret Garden video of 'The Township Fairy' being read aloud.