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Summer Fauna
Recently there has been an increase in This hawk has been hanging out around my backyard recently. We think they might be a juvenile...
Emma Schmidt
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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Devil on My Shoulder
It had always been there, sitting on my shoulder, watching my every move and whispering in my ear. Is it a who or a what? I have never...
Emma Schmidt
Jul 9, 20205 min read
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Signs of Spring
Even with how hectic the past few months have been, evidence of spring can be seen around Mont Vernon and Amherst. These blooms bring a...
Emma Schmidt
May 24, 20201 min read
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Books and Podcasts for while you're stuck at home
With so much time on our hands and little to do, finding a good book or series can be a good way to pass the time. So while we are all...
Emma Schmidt
May 1, 20203 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 2 Chapter 1
Part II: Over the Border Chapter I: Loud explosions could be heard before they could be seen. Rain poured down making the slopes slippery...
Emma Schmidt
Mar 19, 20203 min read
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Florida Wildlife
Over February break, I traveled to Florida were I took pictures of many animals, both in the wild and in parks or aquariums, from West...
Emma Schmidt
Mar 10, 20201 min read
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Of Strangers and Subways
Despite this possibly life threatening situation, he made no attempt to put himself out, or even acknowledge his predicament...
Emma Schmidt
Mar 2, 20203 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 8
Chapter VIII: A shadowed figure marched through the halls of Raemith castle, black cloak billowing behind him, as he headed toward the...
Emma Schmidt
Feb 19, 20203 min read
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Cemetery
I never understood why we lived in Cathstone. It was this small suburban town, if you could even call it that, on the outskirts of the...
Emma Schmidt
Feb 14, 20204 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 7
Chapter VII: After two days, they arrived in a town on the outskirts of Ocelin. The warfront was only a few miles away, and the military...
Emma Schmidt
Feb 7, 20204 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 6
Chapter VI: Thunder crashed above the Raemith castle, lightning illuminating the darkened room where Xander paced. Marren had returned...
Emma Schmidt
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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Saber Digital Reflection
Writing in a digital form allows you to more easily add audio and visuals to your writing. It can make your writing more interactive. I...
Emma Schmidt
Jan 23, 20203 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 5
Chapter V: The next day, Kane and Ane got up early to head out. After a meal, they packed their bags with some fresh provisions and...
Emma Schmidt
Jan 8, 20202 min read
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Birds from Bermuda Photography
Caribbean Pink Flamingos and White Peafowl
Emma Schmidt
Jan 7, 20201 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 4
Chapter IV: A guard ran down the corridors to the dining room in Raemith, knocking briefly before entering. Inside, Lucas and Xander sat...
Emma Schmidt
Jan 7, 20201 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 3
Chapter III: Kane had somehow managed to convince Ane to go with him on what was most likely going to be a suicide mission. It had been...
Emma Schmidt
Dec 16, 20194 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 2
Chapter II: Far off in Raemith, a cloaked figure paced a dark corridor in the castle muttering to himself. The dim flicker of a single...
Emma Schmidt
Dec 9, 20192 min read
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Trust Me
“Trust me.” That’s what they all say; trust me and everything will be alright, trust me and you’ll live. And plenty of times, people do...
Emma Schmidt
Nov 25, 20192 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Part 1 Chapter 1
Part I: Out of Ocelin A few centuries later… Chapter I: Kane ran through the corridors, ducking behind columns and around corners. The...
Emma Schmidt
Nov 15, 20195 min read
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How Kingdoms Fall: Prologue
The loud blare of alarm bells rang out through the castle as soldiers sprinted through the corridors. Loud bangs reverberated through the...
Emma Schmidt
Nov 14, 20192 min read
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