Tag Archives: changes

A New Beginning: Welcome to the World, Francesca!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Shykia

It is with great pride and joy that Max and I announce the arrival of our daughter, Francesca Mildred Bell! She was born at 6:37 PM on Friday, March 20, 2015, which I will forever remember as the day when my … Continue reading →

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Short Story: Old Acquaintance

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Shykia

The swarming crowd cheered and prepared to count down from ten as the sparkling orb descended. Strobe lights and camera flashes played in random patterns as one year prepared to pass the baton to the next. The crowd’s drunken enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the Future

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Shykia

2013 has been perhaps my most inactive when it comes to social media. I guess that’s because I’ve had many obligations beyond the realm of cyberspace that demanded most of my attention. Nonetheless, I’ve greatly missed my online family, friends … Continue reading →

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Reflection and Metamorphosis

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Shykia

  As demonstrated in nature, sometimes isolation is a necessary part of the developmental process. There’s nothing wrong when a person chooses to occasionally go into seclusion (unless they’re doing so for criminal reasons). The danger, however comes when the … Continue reading →

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