The Capricious Comma Returns!

Last year, two posts about the proper use of punctuation marks appeared here and here at Song. In the second article this author discussed the correct exercise of commas. The dissertation went on for so long that she needed to stop before wearing herself and her readers out. A promise was made to return to …

The 3 Responsibilities All Authors Ought to Keep in Mind

Upon declaring her intention to become a published author someday, one of the questions that this writer always hoped/expected to be asked as a young girl was: “Why do you want to be a writer?” It was a bit disappointing when that question never came – not in the way this author expected or wanted …

Worlds in Miniature – Reflections to Inspire

In his book, The Romance of Religion, Fr. Dwight Longenecker recounts an insight he had during one of his bus rides at the beginning of first grade. Apparently he had a Mickey Mouse lunch box which, naturally, had been painted to show Mickey and his friends going to school. On closer inspection, however, Father realized …

Endgame in Sight…

Well, readers, the trailer for Avengers: Endgame was finally released. You can view it below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtRDE5GnU2Y I have been wondering whether or not the studio would opt for bigger or smaller with the sequel to Infinity War. Looks like they went for smaller, which was the best choice possible. There is no way to top …

“It’s All Been Done Before…”

Stop me if you have heard this one before, readers: “There are only seven/eight/ten different plots throughout all of fiction.” Whether you have been told that in person, through Skype, or the medium of a blockbuster film, it is almost guaranteed to have left more than a few of you depressed. If there are only …

In Memoriam.

Rest in peace, Mr. Lee.