What gives you direction in life? My mother motivates me every day. Watching how my she lives her life, in honest, she is the closest person to a saint. Not because of her religion, but because of the strength and conviction of choices she has made during her lifetime. As a single college student she... Continue Reading →
Beyond Factual Boundaries
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? “Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.” ― Albert Einstein I truly believe an open mind with a little imagination can take a person further than boundary in which logic leaves us. It’s a part of... Continue Reading →
Stay-at-Home Cookie Date
The writer enjoys discussing hobbies, and is open to other topics but prefers familiarity.
Apr 25, 2024| Quote of the Day
Our world reflects our beliefs. To change the world, we must first change our mindset.
Speaking To A Crowd Of Mosquitos
The speaker is nervous speaking in front of crowds, and finds practicing in front of family helpful.
Positively Silent
Cashier's heartwarming encounter with a last-minute shopper and her noisy kids teaches valuable lesson on patience.
Silence: The Not So Golden Standard
The decision to report misconduct during a college trip led to isolation, but spurred personal growth.
Where In The World Isn’t Roxanne?
The post discusses scary place in world. The Marianna Trench, deepest point in ocean, is terrifying.
Lit Club Chaos
In high school, I learned to express myself and embrace chaos through Literature Club meetings.
An Exercise Partner Is Born
A joyful way to exercise: Challenge a neighborhood dog to a run and enjoy the companionship.
Breath Of Magic
A thrilling novel, "Breath Of Magic" by Teresa Medeiros, captivates with romance and time travel.
Rush In An Hour
The morning starts with quick hygiene, relaxing shower, music, packing, and feeding the pet bunny.
Tinkering with Mini-Bots
Technology has transformed factory work with robots automating tasks, shortening work times, and making deliveries.
What Happens in Fiction Writing
My Fiction Writing professor inspired me with life lessons and his unique teaching style.
A Tie-Dye Ewe Among Sheep
Unconventional and open-minded, I resist conformity and embrace individuality, even at the cost of criticism.
Name Just as Sweet
The best compliment was from a boy at the park who admired her unusual name.
Beliefs: Black, White, or Painted
The writer is open-minded about belief, valuing observation over superstition and myth.
Feline Persuasion
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? Typically, wolves are my go-to animal for comparisons; however, they are among the last creatures I connect with. Instead, the feline persuasion—namely, Siamese cats—draws my attention. To begin, Siamese cats and I tend to settle on a single person, sometimes becoming anxious if we can’t be... Continue Reading →
Teeth in the Fridge
Letter to the 100-year-old Roxxie: moments of joy, learning from loneliness, and unconditional love across generations.
Build a Stuffed Ball of Fluff
Roxanne enjoys unique shopping experiences, with a particular fondness for Build-A-Bear for gift giving.
Giving Fate a Hand
The text discusses beliefs about fate and destiny, highlighting the role of personal choices in outcomes.
Backstroke to Safety
The writer appreciates job opportunities but seeks more support and training due to current challenges.
Who Needs the King’s Horses (Humpty Dumpty)
Summary: Ambitious DIY project: restoring painted eggshells with Vaseline and tweezers, a rewarding challenge with setbacks.
Woman Who Walks Alone
As a teenager, embrace individuality and don't fear others' opinions. Be inspired by Albert Einstein's wisdom.
Extra Miles for My Employer
Roxanne values meaningful connections, cherishing a boss who provided support and confidence during tough times.
Barefoot is a Child’s Best Friend
Roxanne recalls childhood spent barefoot, cherishing memories of playful outdoor moments with a sibling.
A Spoonful of Sugar
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite drink?View all responses Tea. Primarily because of how it is versatile and pairs with other flavors well. My favorite concoction is black tea with a spoonful of sugar mixed with lemonade (not super sweet!!) and chopped strawberry fruit sprinkled on top.
Feb 16, 2023| A Lifetime Searching: Update w/ Sound
Butterfly’s Bulky Cousin
Daily writing promptAre there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time?View all responses Being the curious creature I am, I love learning and trying new things. Among those things was:Moth CollectingRemember the joy of capturing a single dainty butterfly when you were a kid? How it would crawl from your... Continue Reading →
Valentine Cocoa Cravings
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite candy?View all responses I’m not much of a candy person, at least until my coworkers start doing their snow dance. It is only then do I break out the hot chocolate bombs. But, if I had to name a favorite, I wouldn’t mind a firm, crunchy dark chocolate bonbon with... Continue Reading →
Proficient Procrastination
Daily writing promptSomething on your "to-do list" that never gets done.View all responses I would love to say nothing goes undone on my to-do lists, but I’m a proficient procrastinator. I spend my non-working days staring at a blank computer screen or watching clips for hours. Only when I decide to procrastinate about dragging my... Continue Reading →
Don’t Skimp the Shrimp
Daily writing promptWhat’s your favorite thing to cook?View all responses I haven’t cooked much during the week since I started working the second shift, but if I had to choose a favorite recipe, I would say Shrimp Scampi Pizza with alfredo sauce is my number two go-to recipe. Never skimp on the shrimp or the... Continue Reading →
Note to My Honey Bunny
Bloganuary writing promptIf you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?View all responses There are quite a few things I want my sweet imp of a bunny to understand: Brushes are made for cleaning our fur/hair not our incisors/teeth. When I put the hamster food on a high shelf, it is... Continue Reading →
By Any Other Name…
Bloganuary writing promptWrite about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. View all responses "What's in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet." Call it personal preference, but William Shakespeare nailed a name's purpose in his stage Tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. What's in a name that... Continue Reading →
Note From an Honest Envoy
What is your mission? Although I would not consider it a mission, there is some meaning behind my blog. The Sacred Fox alludes to the kami (deity) Inari and her messenger, the white fox. In Japan, legend shows that only helpful kitsune (foxes) can serve as Inari’s messengers. What does that have to do with... Continue Reading →
Reminiscent as of Late
Daily writing promptDo you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?View all responses As a perfectionist, I tend to dwell on past events. Minor or significant, if the outcome is not to my liking, I will spend minutes, sometimes hours, mulling over ways to improve the current situation. Mathematics is a... Continue Reading →
Ideal Doesn’t Mean Extravagant
Daily writing promptWhat is the greatest gift someone could give you?View all responses Photo by Christina Morillo on Pexels.com Photo by Danielle De Angelis on Pexels.com What makes a gift great lies not in a tangible want but an intangible need. For instance, getting to know people is exciting and stressful enough to freeze when... Continue Reading →
To Want Is Human; To Dream Is Divine
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Daily writing promptYou get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?View all responses In my ideal space, there would be a desk of deep chocolate brown and reddish brown wood, open at... Continue Reading →
Influences to Date
Photo by Tim Raack on Pexels.com Photo by Elina Fairytale on Pexels.com Daily writing promptWho are the biggest influences in your life?View all responses My mother has always had the biggest positive influence. From childhood, she fed my thirst for knowledge as well as any of my teachers and cried with me during my down... Continue Reading →
Nov 30, 2023| Quote of the Day
"I never told my son that a man with a crock pot tummy could never fit down a chimney or that sparkly, glittery tooth fairy money didn't exist. I raised my children to believe not in the impossible but in possibilities." – The Sacred Fox
Is It So Fishy I Like…?
Photo by Asad Photo Maldives on Pexels.com Photo by Irina Iriser on Pexels.com Photo by Brandon Imbriale on Pexels.com Daily writing promptBeach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?View all responses The beach has my heart every time! I have nothing against climbing Japanese mountains; however, this girl prefers sifting her toes in the sand... Continue Reading →
Nov 18, 2023| Rhyme Verses Reason: Haiku
Fireflies By: Roxanne Fireflies mingle Among the courageous gravesWhere the young boy cries.
Empowering Curves: Embracing Self-Love and Acceptance
Daily writing promptWhat book are you reading right now?View all responses Is there anything better than curling up with a good book after a cool, grueling work day? Sitting at a space heater, toes toasting before a fabricated fire. If you're in need of romance this holiday that warms your heart as well as your... Continue Reading →
Nov 1, 2023| Riddle Thy Wednesday: Revised
What’s more precious than diamonds, yet cost so little?Tougher than steel and sometimes glass brittle?What runs by your side in spite of the distance?Accepts less than sane moments as part of its existence?
The Ball is Rolling One Day at a Time
Daily writing promptWhat have you been putting off doing? Why?View all responses When it comes to finishing my first Paranormal Romance novella, I have steered clear of the writing portion. Building characters, assimilating maps, and creating backstories are all interesting to me, but when faced with a blank page, all these doubts start swimming in... Continue Reading →
Needles and All By: Roxanne Rose, oh rose, once crimson and tallNow droops in woe as her petals fall.Barbs and burrs keep away all othersBut one stops to nuzzle and and admire her color.Her charm restored as others now saw;Roses want to feel beautiful, needles and all.
Jun 29, 2022| Rhyme Verses Reason :: Simple Poem
Will You… By: Roxanne When I’m bitterAnd no one’s aroundWill you tickle me until I’m unwound?When I’m down, And my world is grey Will you kiss me anyway?When I’m afraidAnd the sky is fallingWrap me in your arms, my darling.
May 11, 2022| Post Mother’s Day Poem
Bluebells By: Roxanne Behind the old church,A woman in white lays buds;Soft-hued Bluebells.