readin', writin, and no 'rithmatic ~

[lookingland]

i've been busy wheedling and doodling ~ finished reading The Soldier's Book by Joanna Higgins, which was fabulous, though i thought the ending was a bit eh ~ not the end-ending, but sort of what preceeded it. good overall writing though ~ lots of grist for the mental wheel. part of me sort of thinks there's no point in writing my Isaac at Andersonville story after reading this (much less Kantor McKinley), but we'll see. I'm far far away from even thinking about that book at the moment.

i redesigned the card for Reconstruction ~ i couldn't deal with the whole soap opera-look look ~ ha! not sure i'm 100% thrilled with the new version, but i do like the colors.



i'm about ready to launch this puppy. doing some detail work, i guess, and making sure everything is running smooth before i open the gate and let the pony run.

i feel pretty solid about the writing, though there's a couple of slightly mushy episodes perhaps. i still have some time to tighten things up.

and in honor of ash wednesday, a lenten psalm:

You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
Say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress,
my God in whom I trust."

For he will rescue you from the snare of the fowler,
from the destroying pestilence.
With his pinions he will cover you,
and under his wings you shall
take refuge;
his faithfulness is a buckler and a shield.

You shall not fear the terror of the night
nor the arrow that flies by day;
Though a thousand fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right side,
near you it shall not come.
Rather with your eyes shall you behold
and see the requital of the wicked,

Because you have the Lord for your refuge;
you have made the Most High your stronghold.
No evil shall befall you,
nor shall affliction come near your tent.
For to his angels he has given command about you
that they guard you in all your ways.
Upon their hands they shall bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.

Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;
I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in distress;
I will deliver him and glorify him;
with length of days I will gratify him
and will show him my salvation.

~ psalm 91 ~

Comments

[geckobird.livejournal.com]

I LOVE THAT PSALM!!! :-D "On Eagle's Wings" - my favorite church song - is based on it! Thank you!!

And that's exciting about your project! wonder if i'll get the chance to see it sometime? :roll: ^____^ Good luck with it!

[lookingland.livejournal.com]

you shall ~ ! i'm previewing it even as we speak ~ yay!

psalm 91 is also one of my favorites ~ right after 51 "create in me a new heart, Lord" ~

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