Helen Marie McKinney
Bio
Fantasy fiction author and poet. Global female literacy advocate - currently reading myself around the world (female authors only) and learning about women's education.
https://linktr.ee/Elliepages
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Let Afghan Girls Learn
I have a confession to make; I often fall down rabbit holes online. Usually, after a brief adventure of 12 websites and various social media accounts, I find my way out again with another thought. The last rabbit hole, however, was decidedly different. It all started when I saw an article on Afghanistan and women's education. I began researching female literacy around the world and, weeks later, I am still burrowing. Deeper and deeper I go. I am not sure I know the way out, but it's okay - I am learning so much along the way.
By Helen Marie McKinney3 years ago in Earth
Bike Ride
"What do you want to do today?" I shouted from the bathroom. The steam leaked out as I opened the shower door and wrapped a towel around me. I stood still for a moment with my eyes closed, listening to the gentle hum of the morning and enjoying the tingle of the cool air against my still-wet skin. I still had to dry my hair and get dressed, but I was eager to start our day and hurried to get ready. Work worries and arguments had been the theme of the last few months since the virus, and it had all put a strain on our relationship. Ever since life had returned to normal and we had begun working from the office again, we hardly saw each other. And I missed you. I couldn't remember the last time we had spent the whole day together and the excitement filled my heart with joy.
By Helen Marie McKinney4 years ago in Fiction
