Open Spaces Vol.: 23.11 By John W. Vander Velden November 20, 2023 Dear friends, First off. I must apologize for not providing a newsletter last month. I was under the weather as October wound down and set the task aside, and by the time my strength and motivation rose sufficiently, it was November. In anyContinue reading “November Open Spaces”
Author Archives: John Vander Velden
Foundations
By John W. Vander Velden For he built a house upon the sand…and the rains came and the wind blew…and that house fell! We understand the need for a proper foundation, and hope our homes will stand the winds and storms. For much of construction depends upon the proper beginning. Often invisible and taken forContinue reading “Foundations”
Across the Street
By John W. Vander Velden For over twenty-seven years, William did not cross the street. Five days a week William drove to his work, coming north on Harrison Street, turning right, finding a space in the company lot, but he never crossed the street. Walking into the large building, to the elevator and the thirdContinue reading “Across the Street”
Misty Morning — A Journey Through Words
By John W. Vander Velden I walk in the early mist. The world seems very close, wrapped about me as I move. The slump, slump, slump of heavy boots hamper my steps, the sound echoing. I know the way, though sleep’s webs yet cloud my head. I call out to the ladies in the dark and mist. A soft low responds, […]Continue reading “Misty Morning — A Journey Through Words”
Misty Morning
By John W. Vander Velden I walk in the early mist. The world seems very close, wrapped about me as I move. The slump, slump, slump of heavy boots hamper my steps, the sound echoing. I know the way, though sleep’s webs yet cloud my head. I call out to the ladies in the dark and mist. A soft low responds,Continue reading “Misty Morning”
I See the Moon… And the Moon Sees…
By John W. Vander Velden Most nights before I turn in, I stroll in my back yard for a few minutes. On overcast nights I look up at the clouds that darken the night. Filling my yard with foreboding shadows. Sometimes on stormy nights I see lightning streak across the dark sky, or if the weather has movedContinue reading “I See the Moon… And the Moon Sees…”
Just a Ripple
9-26-2014 By John W. Vander Velden There are times when I consider the where I belong. Oh, I know geographically the real estate, the bit of earth that I find myself – the place I consider home. It is good to have that knowledge of something solid, something true. But that constant is not what I mean. Perhaps IContinue reading “Just a Ripple”
Elizabeth’s Journey
Love lost sent Elizabeth west to Misty Creek, but unexpected love found in Kansas is sending her home. Love came to Elizabeth as thief—unexpected, unsought—and she feels for Matthew in ways she has never experienced before. But Elizabeth knows that love, true and deep, demands its price. Her heart is shattered the day she abandonsContinue reading “Elizabeth’s Journey”
Misty Creek
If Dr. Jameson Elders, the only man Elizabeth ever loved, a man of impeccable honor, could abandon her at the altar, then how could she trust any man with her heart. Driven by the pain and disappointment of her love’s desertion on her wedding day, Elizabeth Beck leaves all she knows behind, traveling west toContinue reading “Misty Creek”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
A Journey Through Words 