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There's Always Time to Write
This article is an exploration of the concept I touched on in the poem, I Write Everywhere. But it also came from a realization I had one day when writing one particularly lengthy comment on Facebook. Two things came from this comment. First, was “wow” how long is this comment. It ended up being 300 plus words. The second was, well if I have time to sit and write a 300 plus word comment, I have time to write 300 or more words a day towards finishing a story, or writing some poems. So, then, what was I doing with my time? Clearly nothing as productive as I could be. So what did this mean to me? It meant that it was time for me to take my own advice. And that’s what I started to do.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Writers
Scientists Found Extremely Rare Mummy Portraits in Egypt
Scientists Found Extremely Rare Mummy Portraits in Egypt Since most of us associate the word "mommy" with the spooky characters from some scary movies, you might get a chill when you hear it. However, mummies have actually taught us a lot about ancient civilizations, their rulers, and how people dealt with losing their loved ones. Ancient Egyptians are the ones who are most well-known globally for their mummies because they believed that, under some circumstances, some type of existence after death was possible Why did they believe in this? Because they were, for the most part, deeply connected to their natural environment. They observed the natural cycles around them, such as how the sun rose every day followed by the moon or how new life was always sprouting from plants even after they had died. This is why they insisted on mummifying the human body and giving it a furnished room, sort of like giving it a fully functional apartment of its own the cycle of death and resurrection played a part in this process, and the ancient Egyptians practiced certain rituals like mummification, which involved using substances like honey, resins, and incense to preserve the body. King Tut's mummy is the most well-known of these; he was a young pharaoh who ruled over Egypt over three thousand years ago. The difficulty in finding these ancient Royal tombs is that most of these burial grounds had previously been looted and plunder His mummy was enclosed in a total of three coffins, one of which was made of gold. The objects discovered in his tomb provided a glimpse into ancient Egypt, and studying his mummy helped us understand the culture and customs prevalent at the time of his death. We also learned about his family by examining his DNA. When it was first discovered in 1922, people were excited because it had not been robbed like many other previously discovered Royal tombs a condition called malaria and a foot issue that would have made it difficult for him to walk [Music] Ramses II was a different Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled for 68 years, which was a long time in those days. He was renowned for his building and expansion projects, and many remnants of his rule can still be seen today, such as a sizable statue of him. Scientists hypothesized that Ramses II, who was around six feet tall and lived to be about 90 years old, may have had a disorder that impacted his spine at the time based on the fact that he looked like his mother Recall the robbers I mentioned before; they are likely to blame for Ramses II's ending up in a plain coffin in a hidden collection of Royal mummies at Deer All Bihari that was found in 1881. Thank goodness his travels had been documented on his wrappings so archaeologists could recognize him. The procedure was extremely laborious; in fact, mummification in ancient Egypt might take up to 70 days to complete. A special speaker would make a speech tailored to the situation while carefully treating the body and drying it with a salt known as natron. also using linen and resin to create the ancient Egyptians believed that everyone made this journey after passing away, so they filled their tombs with items and paintings to aid the person in their spiritual travels in addition to making the body look more lifelike and wrapping it in cloth. King Tut's tomb, for example, was decorated with intricate artwork that depicted his journey to the afterlife from his burial procession to his Passage through the Underworld Speaking of how important this journey was, people also placed food in these ancient tombs. In King Tut's tomb, archaeologists discovered 36 jars of vintage beverages and eight baskets of fruit that were believed to have been left there to aid him in his journey to the afterlife.
By Samkelisiwe2 years ago in Writers
Inter Miami vs New York City in MLS and Where is Messi ?
Lionel Messi is one of the most famous soccer players in the world, with many honors and awards to his name. His absence from Inter Miami's MLS game against New York City left many wondering what might have motivated his absence. It was the third straight game he missed for Miami. In this composition, we will analyze the reasons behind Lionel Messi's absence and give an explanation of the situation.
By Manish Sharma2 years ago in Writers
Bermuda Triangle: The Secret Castrated in the Depths of the Ocean or the Gate To the Unknown?"
In the middle of the vast Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the United States coast, lies a mysterious and frightening region known as the Bermuda Triangle. This area has been associated with many unexplained disappearances and strange phenomena that have fueled people's imagination and generated speculation over the decades. In this article, we will explore the mysteries and theories surrounding the Bermuda Triangle.
By Georgi ILY2 years ago in Writers
Can Creative Writing Be Taught. Top Story - October 2023.
After reading Alexander McEvoy’s “How Do (I) Write?”, I commented on how the unique journey of a writer’s process cannot necessarily be taught, that it’s something that we must figure out for ourselves on an individual basis. Alexander McEvoy replied that he does not know if creative writing can be taught because it is so individual. This led me to wonder the obvious: Can creative writing be taught? If it cannot, then why do we have so many courses and workshops claiming to do so? Are we just all being duped by some big money-making scheme?
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Writers
I Am SORRY
I am sorry. Three simple words that hold so much weight. They say that acknowledging your mistakes is the first step towards redemption, but it's not always that easy. Sometimes, saying sorry can feel like opening a Pandora's box of emotions. Guilt, shame, regret - all come flooding in, threatening to drown you.
By Kabelo Visser2 years ago in Writers
Couch to 5k Reads. Top Story - October 2023.
My musings on the inky trail so far; my appreciation of Tossers; my thoughts and suggestions on the Stats page About a month ago, I suddenly noticed my long-ignored read counter had ticked up over 3,000 reads. Gosh, I thought. That seems like a milestone and a half! I'd not long hauled myself out of a deep, dark hole known as "writer's block". I used this little number to keep me from sinking back into the pit. I allowed myself a little self-congratulatory jig.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Writers
The End
In the quiet stillness of a late summer evening, Sarah stood on the edge of the world. She gazed out over the vast expanse of the ocean, its waters shimmering with the fading light of the setting sun. It had been a long journey to reach this point, a journey that had taken her across continents and through countless trials. But now, she was here, at the end.
By Joepaul Johnson2 years ago in Writers
Amanda's Curious Catalogue
A place for all my writing! Okay, maybe that sub-title is a little too grandiose, but madness truly is a great descriptor for some if not all of my work. I have a penchant for allowing my passion and excitement to leak through, turning some pieces ( like my book reviews ) into blubbering messes of THOUGHTS and FEELINGS rather than critical feedback.
By Amanda Starks2 years ago in Writers
Eternal Whispers: A Love Beyond Time. Content Warning.
In the small coastal town of Serenity Bay, where the sun kissed the ocean every dawn, lived a man named Nathan and a woman named Lily. Their love story was woven into the very fabric of the town, whispered in the rustling leaves and echoed in the crashing waves. They were destined for each other, two souls entangled in a cosmic dance that would lead them to discover the depths of love, loss, and the eternal beauty of the human heart.
By Paula Roza Pricop2 years ago in Writers
The Undercover Writer
As some of you may have already guessed, although I am Ralph Emerson here on Vocal Media, I am also Liam Ireland on the Medium publication, Illumination. In fact, neither Liam nor Ralph is my real name, both are pen names for the purposes of writing on Medium and Vocal incognito.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Writers
