by minervarising | Feb 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
FactsI left home when I was 17 years old and finished high school while living with a woman I’d met through babysitting her children. She served as a mentor to me in many ways, some good, some not so good and eventually I met a man who wanted to get out...
by minervarising | Feb 4, 2013 | Blog, Poetry2
First of all, I’d like to extend a hearty hello to everyone reading this post. My name is Sandra Marchetti and as many of you may already know, this is my first week on the job as the new Poetry Editor for Minerva Rising. I am thrilled to be in the fold and am...
by minervarising | Jan 21, 2013 | Blog, Photography
It was 50 degrees in Chicago two days ago–not exactly beach weather, but a heat wave by our winter standards. Today the low will be 3 degrees, not including a below zero windchill. Brrrrr! I admit that we’ve had a mild winter and it’s a little early...
by minervarising | Jan 14, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
Grounded hope versus wishful hope That’s what one of the women in my writer’s group said about writing. I like that idea. That writing lends credence to our thoughts, substance to our emotions. Fears manifest into monsters and evil-doers. Joy is beget by heroes and...
by minervarising | Jan 2, 2013 | Blog, Photography
It’s the time of year when countless people around the world are making resolutions. I’m going to lose weight. I’m going to save more money. I’m going to exercise every day. I’m going to watch less TV. Making a resolution is a good idea. It forces you to reflect on...
